AUSTIN—College football will see a significant rule change in 2024 that would permit coaches and one designated player on each side of the ball to communicate in-helmet, much like in the NFL.
Of course, the quarterback on offense—in this case, Texas Longhorns starter Quinn Ewers—will be in charge of that. Thankfully, in spring football, the NCAA permits teams to train with in-helmet communications.
Ewers is a huge supporter of the new shift and believes that in the end, it will make things easier, even though it has undoubtedly been an adjustment from what he is used to.
Though there has undoubtedly been a departure from his previous routine, Ewers is a great supporter of the new development and believes that things will eventually become easier.
Gbenda, on the other hand, has the most seniority and experience within the linebacker group, which may possibly qualify him to wear the gadget.
Pete Kwiatkowski, the defensive coordinator, will make the final call on that. In either case, Gbenda believes the defense will be significantly improved.
Gbenda remarked, “I think it will make it faster.” “I’m focusing on the offensive rather than having to look the other way. I don’t need to look away from the transgression. I’m looking at what they’ve given me. It will only seem to speed up and simplify the gameplay, in my opinion.
