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Florida football upsets No. 6 Texas with 27-24 road victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Florida football upsets No. 6 Texas with 27-24 road victory
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Florida football secured a 27-24 upset victory against No. 6 Texas in Austin on October 17, 2026. Backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. played a crucial role, helping the Gators overcome an early 10-0 deficit with two touchdown drives and sealing the game with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Florida's defense, after a rough start, halted Texas on four straight drives and forced a critical turnover. The Gators improve to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC, marking their first win against a top-10 opponent since 2004 while unranked. Florida will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchups.

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  • •Florida scores 24 unanswered points to complete the comeback.
  • •Tramell Jones Jr. records his first career start against a top 10 team.
  • •Florida's defense restricts Texas star Arch Manning's passing yards.
  • •Jadan Baugh's 11-yard touchdown run secures the victory.
  • •Gators improve to 5-2 ahead of future SEC matchups.
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