Gators Bite Back, Upset No. 7 Texas 27-24
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. led the Gators to a 27-24 upset victory over Texas in Austin, placing Florida back into the College Football Playoff picture in his first career start.
- Texas initially dominated with a 17-3 lead in the second quarter, including a 63-yard punt return by Ryan Niblett, but Jones rallied the Gators offense with two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre to tie the game at 17-17.
- Florida's defense, ranked last in the Southeastern Conference, stifled the Longhorns offense throughout the second half; linebacker Myles Graham forced a late fumble by Arch Manning that Kanye Clark recovered with 1:58 remaining.
- The defeat leaves Texas with little margin for error regarding College Football Playoff hopes, as Manning struggled significantly and ended his streak of 11 home wins as a starter for the Longhorns.
- Head coach Jon Sumrall now prepares the Gators for a critical matchup against top-ranked Georgia on October 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where a victory would likely push Florida into the top 15.
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It had the makings of another classic home win at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns were up 17-3 after Ryan Niblett returned a punt for a touchdown to give the Horns a two-score lead midway through the second quarter while their opponent, the Florida Gators, looked hapless. This page may contain affiliate links [...]
Texas blows 14-point lead, Arch Manning experiences first home loss as questions mount in Austin
Florida Gators football stunned the Texas Longhorns with a 27-24 comeback win. Arch Manning struggled as Steve Sarkisian's squad faces a must-win against Ole Miss next week.
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Gators bite back, upset No. 7 Texas 27-24
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. threw two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre in his first career start, Jadan Baugh scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and the Gators rallied to beat No. 7 Texas 27-24 and hand the Longhorns…
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