{
  "id": 14021754,
  "title": "Joel Klatt Claims Texas Was Better Off With Quinn Ewers Over Arch Manning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/joel-klatt-claims-texas-was-better-off-with-quinn-ewers-over-arch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:31:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/joel-klatt-claims-texas-was-better-off-with-quinn-ewers-over-arch-manning-12557416"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the wake of Oklahoma's 27-24 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, former ESPN analyst Joel Klatt posited that the Longhorns were better off when they had Quinn Ewers as their quarterback rather than the current Arch Manning. Klatt argued that Ewers, now in the NFL, was a faster processor, possessed quicker feet, and had a quicker release, making the offense more effective. He specifically highlighted the role of the Run-Pass Option (RPO) in making the offense more dynamic, both in the run game and the pass game. Klatt pointed out that Manning, on the other hand, has been inconsistent, throwing two costly interceptions in the recent game, and his decision-making under pressure has been problematic. Furthermore, Manning's run game contributions have been minimal, with only 102 rushing yards and no rushing touchdowns in five games. Texas, currently at No. 7 in the AP poll, faces a challenging schedule ahead with games against Florida, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State, followed by visits to Missouri and LSU.",
  "summary": "Joel Klatt makes a bold claim about Arch Manning after Texas' brutal loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joel Klatt believes Texas was better off with Quinn Ewers as QB.",
    "Ewers was faster processor, quicker feet, quicker release.",
    "Manning inconsistent, 2 costly interceptions, poor decision-making."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}