Steve Sarkisian’s choices for this week’s lineup extend beyond the quarterback position as the Longhorns pursue excellence.

AUSTIN — Steve Sarkisian faced a challenging decision this week, and it wasn’t just about selecting the starting quarterback.

He mentioned he would reveal on Friday whether redshirt junior Quinn Ewers would return as the starter for No. 1 Texas’ inaugural SEC game after missing a start due to an oblique strain, or if Arch Manning would take the helm instead. Ewers has been labeled as “questionable” all week on the SEC’s injury report, with the next update due by 7 p.m. Friday.