Texas Longhorns Star Quarterback Quinn Ewers Unfazed by Infamous "Horns Down" Taunt

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is unfazed by the infamous "Horns Down" taunt, saying it "doesn't really affect us" and that it's "just fuel to the fire."

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Ewers addressed the controversy surrounding the "Horns Down" taunt, which was once penalized in the Big 12 but is now allowed in the SEC.

"It doesn’t really affect us, honestly," Ewers said. "It make[s] us a little bit salty, but it's just fuel to the fire."

Texas Longhorns Star Quarterback Quinn Ewers Unfazed by Infamous "Horns Down" Taunt

Ewers, who grew up in Southlake, Texas, as a Longhorns fan, said he could never bring himself to do the Horns Down taunt, even when he was at Ohio State.

"I grew up a Longhorn fan, I would never do it, I could never do it," he said. "That was a signal at Ohio State, and I never even did it."

Texas Longhorns Star Quarterback Quinn Ewers Unfazed by Infamous "Horns Down" Taunt

According to SEC coordinator of officials John McDaid, the Horns Down taunt will not be penalized in the SEC because it does not "offend" the general public.

"The act itself needs to be offending to the senses," McDaid said, via the Austin American-Statesman. "If you took that act out of a football stadium and did it in a shopping mall or a grocery store, would it offend the senses to a majority of the reasonable people in the area? That signal would not."

Texas Longhorns Star Quarterback Quinn Ewers Unfazed by Infamous "Horns Down" Taunt

Ewers is not the only Longhorns player who is unfazed by the Horns Down taunt.

"We're not really worried about it," said wide receiver Xavier Worthy. "We're just focused on winning games."

The Longhorns will open the season at home on Aug. 31 against Colorado State. The team then has a marquee matchup against Michigan on September 7.

Texas' first SEC matchup will be against Mississippi State on September 28.

* Ewers' comments come after former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger said he was "disappointed" that the Horns Down taunt would not be penalized in the SEC.

* The Horns Down taunt has been a controversial topic for years. Some fans believe it is a disrespectful gesture, while others see it as a harmless way to show support for their team.

* The SEC's decision not to penalize the Horns Down taunt is likely to be met with mixed reactions. Some fans will be happy to see the taunt allowed, while others will be disappointed that it will no longer be penalized.

* Whether the Horns Down taunt is a harmless gesture or a disrespectful one is ultimately up to each individual to decide. However, it is clear that the taunt is not going anywhere anytime soon.

* The Longhorns will be hoping to start the season strong and prove that they are contenders in the SEC. Ewers will be a key player for Texas, and his leadership will be crucial if the team wants to succeed.

* The Horns Down taunt may be a controversial topic, but it is clear that Ewers and his teammates are not letting it affect them. The Longhorns are focused on winning games, and they are confident that they can compete with anyone in the SEC.

* The Longhorns will have a tough test in their season opener against Colorado State. The Rams are a well-coached team, and they will be looking to make a statement against Texas.

* The Longhorns will need to be at their best if they want to beat Colorado State. Ewers will need to play well, and the defense will need to stop the Rams' offense.

* If the Longhorns can win their season opener, it will give them a lot of confidence heading into their matchup with Michigan. The Wolverines are a top-10 team, and they will be a tough test for Texas.

* The Longhorns will need to play their best game of the season if they want to beat Michigan. Ewers will need to play well, and the defense will need to stop Michigan's high-powered offense.

* If the Longhorns can beat Michigan, it will send a message to the rest of the SEC that they are a team to be reckoned with. The Longhorns have a lot of talent, and they are confident that they can compete with anyone in the conference.