"We're all fired up for it": Quinn Ewers hypes up Texas A&M rivalry with his dad's words during SEC Media Days

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers made quite the entrance at his first SEC Media Days, rocking a cowboy hat, boots and a Longhorn belt buckle on Wednesday. As one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy this season, Ewers captured attention not just with his attire but with his words, hyping up the Texas A&M rivalry with a nod to his dad's perspective.

"My dad said that growing up, he believed that the A&M game was bigger than the Red River Rivalry game," Ewers said. "I am excited to have that game back. It's going to be a cool experience, especially going to Kyle Field... I know that place is going to be rocking. We are all fired up for it."

Texas Longhorns left tackle Kelvin Banks echoed the high expectations for Ewers, saying:

"He’s very capable of doing anything he wants to do." [H/T The Athletic].

Before diving into the SEC season, the Longhorns face a formidable challenge against defending National Champion Michigan on September 7th. Ewers acknowledged the magnitude of the game and said:

“Going up to the Big House, it’s going to be an awesome environment. The place is gonna be rockin’. Just because all of the hype because it’s an early game. You know, they’re coming off a really big win, the national championship. Yeah, the ‘Team up North.’” [H/T Sporting News]

Quarterback Ewers is set to lead coach Steve Sarkisian's 2024 team into the SEC with high hopes for a conference championship.

Quinn Ewers gears up for the Longhorns’ debut SEC season in 2024

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. (Image credit: Imagn)

Quinn Ewers will be leading an offense packed with new talent, including transfers and fresh faces. According to On3, the top group of receivers will likely feature true freshman Ryan Wingo, returners Johntay Cook and DeAndre Moore Jr., and transfers Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden and Silas Bolden.

Ewers, with his 22 starts, and stats (69% completion rate, 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, and five rushing scores), has already shown he can deliver. Leading one of the nation's top teams to a conference championship and the College Football Playoff, he's poised to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft.