University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has reportedly received a substantial $6 million offer to forgo the NFL draft and enter the transfer portal, according to sources cited by On3 Sports. This news comes just days before Texas is scheduled to face Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

The origin of this lucrative offer remains undisclosed. Ewers' future plans after the season are also uncertain, though he is projected as a top quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft alongside players like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Previously, there had been speculation about potential transfer portal entries from other Texas quarterbacks, notably redshirt freshman Arch Manning, who recently dismissed these rumors.

Manning explicitly stated his lack of intention to enter the transfer portal. While some speculated that Notre Dame might be a potential landing spot for Ewers given their anticipated quarterback vacancy after this season, Notre Dame's head coach has denied any plans to recruit a quarterback from the transfer portal. Ewers' college football journey has already included a commitment to Texas, a decommitment to join Ohio State where he saw limited playing time, and a subsequent return to Texas.

Despite battling injuries this season, Ewers has thrown for 2,867 yards and 26 touchdowns as Texas contends for a national championship.