The Longhorns quarterback spent his freshman season with the Buckeyes before returning to his home state and helming a back-to-back conference champ.

Quinn Ewers spent some time with the Ohio State Buckeyes several years ago, and he has no regrets about making that decision.

Despite various shoulder, abdomen and ankle injuries in each of his three seasons, Ewers is 27-8 as a starter.

But that won't stop Quinn Ewers' four months in Columbus from being an overarching storyline of the 2025 Cotton Bowl, which will pit No. 8-seed Ohio ...