Actor Glen Powell surprises Texas Longhorns walk-on linebacker with scholarship

It is always cool when a walk-on gets presented with a scholarship. It is great when the coach awards the scholarship at an all-team meeting. It is amazing when a famous actor and alum assists. That's what happened to Texas Linebacker Marshall Landwehr, as he got a full ride presented by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and actor Glen Powell.

After starting a team meeting, Sark told the team they had a video first. Glen Powell, famous for Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters and Hitman, popped up on the big screen. Powell has also been making Chad Powers, about a football imposter created by Arch Manning's uncle Eli.

Hard work pays off.

Congrats @marshlandwehr, you're now on scholarship! 🤘

Special thanks to @glenpowell for the assist!#ChadPowers premieres Sept 30 only on Hulu pic.twitter.com/9CYBDG4ZLx

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 6, 2025

"What's up Longhorns? It's Glen Powell, fellow Texas alum. I have new found respect for what it takes to join a football team. It takes grit. It takes grind. And most importantly, it takes heart. Marshall, your hard work has not gone unnoticed. That's why Texas is giving you a scholarship." - Texas Ex Glen Powell

After the message, the team absolutely erupted and mobbed Landwehr at his seat in the meeting room. Finally, the Highland Park native hugged his coach.

"When we talk about everybody in this room has a role in the organization, this is the epitome of that dude. I couldn't be more fired up for you man. Congratulations!" -- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian

Ironically, Landwehr and Michael Taaffe are the only players left on the roster from the 5-7 2021 Longhorns team. Both were walk-ons. Taaffe got his scholarship in 2022 just before the Alamo Bowl. Now Lendwehr joines him just in time for his senior year.

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