Quinn Ewers throws for 3 TDs as Texas thrills fans in win over Vandy after Georgia loss | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumours

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 19: Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) passes the ball during the SEC college football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 19, 2024 at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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After a 30-15 loss to Georgia in Week 8, the Texas Longhorns needed a comeback.

It took a 27-24 win over Vanderbilt to accomplish that, though it was a little too close for comfort.

The Commodores got the momentum going early after getting an interception from Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers. Vanderbilt would turn that into a touchdown moments later and had Texas on guard upset.

Then the Longhorns returned fire, scoring three straight touchdowns before a field goal in the final seconds by the Commodores made it 21-10 at the half.

The Longhorns restored the 14-point lead with a field goal, but a Vanderbilt touchdown brought the Commodores within seven. However, multiple interceptions and another field goal sealed the victory for the Longhorns.

Texas’ defense forced three turnovers and limited the Commodores to just 261 total yards. Quintrevion Wisner led the way for the Longhorns with 79 yards on 17 carries, while DeAndre Moore was the leading receiver with six catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Ewers went 27 of 37 for 288 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. While it wasn’t a perfect day, it was still an improved performance that should bode well for the rest of the season.

Fans took to social media to promote the redemption performance by Ewers and the Longhorns.

LTC Longhorn @Norbert_Flores

I don’t care! Me Quinn Ewers, in a football kind of way!

Eddy Good Boy @StableE69

Texas had a lot of problems, but none of them were Quinn Ewers’ problem

Brian Sporman @Brian Sporman

Not an easy win… but a win is a win! Good answer from @QuinnEwers this week. Those 2 picks were tipped passes by mistake and when Olinea blocked Quinn played well. Next week! @TexasFootball

Ron Carthen @rcarthen

Texas won a tough one against Vanderbilt, but much better than last week
Two picks from Quinn Ewers and the 10 penalties were definitely negatives, but they overcame it

Winter is coming @debeshwest1

It’s not pretty at all, but a win is a win. I have to figure out the O-line and the penalties have to stop. With the turnovers, it’s not a game if we don’t give them a short field for 2 of the touchdowns. #HookEm #TexasLonghorns #BeatVandy

JuanR @JuanR2828

The Texas Longhorns are pulling out a tight one with Vandy. But that sanctions almost killed us. Go Horns one game at a time pic.twitter.com/YV3W2BGkFC

The Commodores’ survival was a huge plus for the Longhorns, as Vanderbilt knocked off then-No. 1 Alabama earlier in the month and entered the game ranked No. 25 in the country.

Texas has four games remaining in the regular season, with Texas A&M the only opponent that is currently ranked. If the Longhorns can finish the season strong, they will have a very good case to make the College Football Playoff.