Ewers was playing in his first game since the Longhorns took on UTSA in Week 3. During that 56-7 victory for Texas, Ewers suffered an injury that was later classified as an oblique strain. While the veteran signal-caller was rehabbing his injury on the sideline, Manning had the keys to Texas' offense.

Meanwhile, Texas returns third year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, who missed its last three games with an injury. Oklahoma's defense, which has been strong this season under coach Brent Venables, will need a strong showing to have a chance at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.