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Sports · October 17, 2026

Arch Manning struggles, Colin Simmons injured as Florida scores 24 straight to upset No. 7 Texas

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In a significant upset, the Florida Gators defeated the No. 7 Texas Longhorns 27-24 in Austin. Texas initially held a 17-3 lead in the second quarter following a punt return touchdown by Ryan Niblett, but Florida responded with 24 unanswered points. Florida's victory was led by quarterback Tramell Jones in his first collegiate start and running back Jadan Baugh. Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled for much of the game, finishing with approximately 160 passing yards, while the loss places Texas's College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy and increases pressure on head coach Steve Sarkisian.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Florida defeated No. 7 Texas with a final score of 27-24.
  • Texas held a 17-3 lead in the second quarter.
  • Florida scored 24 consecutive points to take the lead.
  • Tramell Jones made his first collegiate start for Florida.
  • Arch Manning had a 62-yard completion on 4th and 7 but otherwise struggled through the air.
  • Florida played without starting QB Aaron Philo and WR Vernell Brown III.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Ryan Niblett scored a touchdown on a punt return.
  • Jadan Baugh recorded 25 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown.
  • Tramell Jones completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Texas linebacker Colin Simmons was injured (noted in user-provided headline, though detail is sparse in text).

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