Texas' Steve Sarkisian receives support from Glen Powell in a significant scholarship unveiling event
In a heartwarming moment, Glen Powell, the renowned actor and dedicated Texas Longhorns fan, announced a scholarship for fifth-year senior linebacker Marshall Landwehr during a team meeting. The announcement came after Landwehr's impressive five-year journey in football and his inspiring grit and determination.
Powell, who was born and raised in Texas, has had a successful career in Hollywood, starting with appearances in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Endurance in 2003. Over the years, he has worked steadily in the industry, appearing in films like The Wendell Baker Story, Fast Food Nation, The Dark Knight Rises, The Expendables 3, Ride Along 2, Hidden Figures, and Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.
His breakthrough came in 2022 with his role in Top Gun: Maverick, which grossed nearly $1.5 billion at the box office. Following this success, Powell starred in Devotion, Hit Man (which he co-wrote with Richard Linklater), Anyone but You, and Twisters. In 2022, he also worked with Linklater in Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.
By 2025, Powell had emerged as a prominent Hollywood star, winning the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his performance in Hit Man. He also took on producing and screenwriting roles, notably with Netflix’s Gary Johnson (2024), and continued acting with major roles in films through 2023-2025.
Despite his growing stardom, Powell remains a dedicated Texas Longhorns fan and is up there with Matthew McConaughey as one of the most prominent fans of the football team. Upon announcing the scholarship, Powell praised Landwehr's grit, grind, and heart, encouraging his teammates to keep working towards their dreams.
Landwehr expressed his gratitude towards his teammates, stating that they are part of the reason he continues to show up every day. Head coach Steve Sarkisian also praised Landwehr's role in the organization after the scholarship announcement. The team meeting erupted upon hearing the news, with Landwehr stating that receiving the scholarship is the dream.
This act of generosity by Glen Powell is a testament to his commitment to his alma mater and the football team, and it serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes and actors alike.
Glen Powell, having gained prominence in the world of American-football as a Texas Longhorns fan and Hollywood actor, used his influence to provide entertainment off the field by announcing a scholarship for a fifth-year senior linebacker, Marshall Landwehr. The NCAA Football journey of Landwehr, filled with grit and determination, paralleled his success in the sports world and the entertainment industry. As a result, Powell, with his fame from movies like Top Gun: Maverick and Hidden Figures, raised the prospect of college football beyond sports, merging it with celebrities and entertainment.
