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Florida Gators secure road victory over Texas Longhorns, 27-24

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Florida Gators secure road victory over Texas Longhorns, 27-24

Summary

The Florida Gators defeated the Texas Longhorns 27-24 on the road in Austin on October 17, 2026. Despite notable absences due to injuries, Florida capitalized on a strong defensive performance, which included five sacks of quarterback Arch Manning. Tramell Jones Jr. made a significant contribution in his first career start, helping maintain the Gators' momentum throughout the game. Jadan Baugh returned to form with a critical rushing performance, while injuries to key receivers, including Bailey Stockton, may impact future games. The Gators are now focused on their upcoming contest against Georgia.

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Status Watch

•Florida improves to 4-2 with the win against Texas.
•Tramell Jones Jr. starts successfully in his debut.
•Gators' defense records five sacks against Arch Manning.
•Injuries to key players pose challenges for upcoming games.
•Team prepares to face Georgia next week.

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9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Five key takeaways from Florida's massive road win over Texas

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The Florida Gators picked themselves back up with a road victory in Austin against the Texas Longhorns with Tramell Jones Jr. starting.
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