Who Is Texas Longhorns Quarterback Quinn Ewers' Girlfriend? All About Mady Barnes (and How She Supports the College Star’s Football Career)

Mar. 15, 2025

Quinn Ewers of the Texas Longhorns during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ; Quinn Ewers takes a selfie with girlfriend Mady Barnes in May 2024 in New York City.Photo:Jason Allen/ISI Photos/Getty ; Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Jason Allen/ISI Photos/Getty ; Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Despite going to rival colleges,Quinn Ewersand Mady Barnes’ romance is still going strong.

Ewers is a star football player at theUniversity of Texas at Austin, the school of choice forMatthew McConaugheyandGlen Powell.However, his girlfriend, Barnes, is a student at the University of Oklahoma, igniting a century-long rivalry between the schools. The longstanding competition — known as the Red River Rivalry — dates back to 1900, according toSports Illustrated,with the teams playing nearly every year.

Over the course of their relationship, Ewers and Barnes haven’t shared many details about their connection, including when they started dating. The Texas natives took their relationship public in February 2023 when Barnesposted several photosof them enjoying a night out in Austin.

More recently, during a September 2024 appearance onSundae Conversation, the college football quarterback confirmed that his girlfriend attended the University of Oklahoma, stopping short of revealing more information.

While Ewers remained tightlipped on the show, he and Barnes have featured each other on their respective social media pages, posting snaps of them atschool gamesandother activities.

Now, Ewers is set to lead the Texas Longhorns against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2024-25 College Football Playoffs on Jan. 10 to try to advance to the College Football Championship and join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

So who is Quinn Ewers’ girlfriend? Here’s everything to know to know about Mady Barnes and her relationship with the college football star.

She grew up in Texas

Quinn Ewers smiles with girlfriend Mady Barnes in July 2024 in Destin Beach, FL.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Much like her boyfriend, Barnes was raised in the Lone Star State.She graduatedfrom Colleyville Heritage High School in May 2022, located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Meanwhile, Ewers was born in San Antonio and grew up in Southlake, Texas, according toGarden & Gunmagazine. He attended and played football at Carroll Senior High School, less than 10 miles from Barnes' high school.

She attends a rival college

Quinn Ewers and Mady Barnes at the University of Texas in 2024.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Ewers is a third-year quarterback as aTexas Longhorn, but Barnes is cheering on her boyfriend while attending a rival school.

Barnes is a student at the University of Oklahoma, a longtime rival of UT Austin that dates back well over a century. At the university, she is a member of the Chi Omega sorority afterrushing in August 2022.

In addition, Barnes is part of the American Marketing Association. according toher LinkedIn. She was also selected as aKendra Scott Gem and Campus Ambassadorat her college for the 2023-24 school year.

“I am looking forward to all the amazing experiences and connections this opportunity brings me!” she wrote at the time.

They made their relationship Instagram official in 2023

Quinn Ewers and girlfriend Mady Barnes together in February 2023 in Austin, Texas.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

Ewers and Barnes made their debut as a couple on social media in February 2023 when she posted a series of photos on Instagram.

In the pictures, Ewers donned a tan cowboy hat, and Barnes posed in white cowgirl boots while out on a date in Austin. “Not too bad here😊😊,” she wrote.

A few months later, in May 2023, Barnes uploaded snaps froma trip she and Ewers tookto Delray Beach, Fla. The gallery of photos featured them soaking up the sun, eating delicious food and exploring local spots.

Around the same time, Ewers posted a recap of their visit onhis own Instagram page, marking the first time he shared Barnes on his feed.

They have traveled to different destinations together

Quinn Ewers and Mady Barnes on vacation together in March 2024.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

In the midst of attending college classes and participating in school events, Ewers and Barnes have made time to go away on trips together.

On the international front, Ewers and Barnes went toTurks and Caicosfor what appeared to be spring break. The two were captured relaxing on the beach and going on boat rides before sitting down for family dinners.

She works in social media

Quinn Ewers takes a selfie with girlfriend Mady Barnes in May 2024 in New York City.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

While Barnes is still a student at the University of Oklahoma, she’s already started her work in social media marketing and online advertising.

According to her LinkedIn, she is the social media coordinator at a med spa in Southlake, Texas. Her internship started in July 2023 and appears to be ongoing.

She played sports in high school

Ewers may be a college athlete today, but Barnes had her own athletic streak in high school. She played volleyball and was a cheerleader.

Barnes previously shared photos on social media showcasing her talents, including anAugust 2018 snapshotfrom her freshman year of high school, donning her volleyball uniform with a friend.

She alsoposted a picturein September 2020, demonstrating her school pride as a cheerleader.

She has documented their romance online

Quinn Ewers walks on the field with girlfriend Mady Barnes after a University of Texas Longhorns football game.Mady Barnes/ Instagram

While Ewers has not shared much about his relationship publicly or in interviews, he and Barnes have given glimpses into their romance through social media.

Barnes’ snaps of her beau have includeda sweet postfrom September 2023 of the couple in the middle of an embrace, an October 2024 pictureposing with Ewersdonning his UT Austin gear andon the fieldwith the football star in December 2024.

source: people.com