247Sports addresses controversial post about Quinn Ewers opting out of Texas season

The sports outlet confirms its Instagram account was hacked after spreading false news about Quinn Ewers preparing for the NFL Draft

The social media rumor mill went into overdrive Monday evening, leaving college football fans in a state of disbelief. A post from what appeared to be the official 247Sports Instagram account sent shockwaves through the Texas Longhorns community, suggesting that star quarterback Quinn Ewers was opting out of the remainder of the season to prepare for theNFL Draft. The post, which looked legitimate at first glance, quickly spread among fans and media alike. But there was one major problem: the report was entirely false.

he social media rumor mill went into overdrive Monday evening, leaving college football fans in a state of disbelief. A post from what appeared to be the official 247Sports Instagram account sent shockwaves through the Texas Longhorns community, suggesting that star quarterback Quinn Ewers was opting out of the remainder of the season to prepare for theNFL Draft. The post, which looked legitimate at first glance, quickly spread among fans and media alike. But there was one major problem: the report was entirely false.

The real explanation came shortly after. In a statement issued by 247Sports, the company confirmed that their Instagram account had been compromised by hackers. “The 247Sports Instagram account was hacked earlier today with a fabricated report on Quinn Ewers. We regret any negative impact,” the statement read. The false post had no basis in reality, and the site moved swiftly to assure fans that the report was completely inaccurate.

Ewers, who had just returned to the field after a two-game absence, remains a crucial part of the Longhorns’ plans this season. His return came during the Red River Showdown against Oklahoma on October 5, but his recent struggles against Georgia on Saturday night have only fueled further discussions around the team’s quarterback situation. Ewers finished the game with 211 passing yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and two costly fumbles that contributed to Texas’ 30-15 loss.

Steve Sarkisian reaffirms Quinn Ewers as Texas starting QB amid rumors

Despite a challenging outing that saw backup quarterback Arch Manning briefly replace him, Ewers remains the starting quarterback for Texas. Head coach Steve Sarkisian was quick to shut down any speculation of a change under center following the game. “Quinn’s our starting quarterback,” Sarkisian said firmly after the loss. “I appreciate the fact we’re fortunate enough to have a backup like Arch who can provide a spark, but Quinn is our guy.”

Steve Sarkisian reaffirms Quinn Ewers as Texas starting QB amid rumors

Despite a challenging outing that saw backup quarterback Arch Manning briefly replace him, Ewers remains the starting quarterback for Texas. Head coach Steve Sarkisian was quick to shut down any speculation of a change under center following the game. “Quinn’s our starting quarterback,” Sarkisian said firmly after the loss. “I appreciate the fact we’re fortunate enough to have a backup like Arch who can provide a spark, but Quinn is our guy.”

The fake report only added to an already stressful period for Ewers and the Longhorns. With rumors swirling around the quarterback’s future and Texas’ playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the young QB’s focus remains on finishing the season strong. “We lost to a good team today, and I think everybody understands that,” Ewers said post-game. “Obviously, it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, but there’s still a lot of football to be played.”

As Texas moves forward, the focus will remain on improving across the board, with Ewers leading the charge. The hacking incident, while a brief distraction, did little to shake the Longhorns’ faith in their quarterback