Florida rallies to upset No. 7 Texas 27-24 in Austin
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Florida defeated No. 7 Texas 27-24 on October 17, 2026, with a rally led by quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. This victory hands Texas its second consecutive loss, putting their College Football Playoff hopes at risk. The Gators managed to overcome an early deficit, showcasing a strong performance in the second half. The result raises questions about Texas's trajectory in the season as they look for solutions following back-to-back defeats.
- •Tramell Jones Jr. led Florida's comeback against Texas.
- •The game took place in Austin on October 17, 2026.
- •Florida scored 27 points to defeat Texas, who scored 24.
- •Texas has now lost two games in a row.
- 9:41 PMESPN — Florida puts No. 7 Texas' CFP hopes in peril with upset in Austin
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Florida stuns No. 7 Texas in QB Tramell Jones Jr.’s first start
"AUSTIN, Texas — A first-time starting quarterback and new-look defense carried Florida past Texas, 27-24, and back into the College Football Playoff picture after a stunning upset on the No. 7 Longhorns’ home field. Coach Jon Sumrall’s promising first season had turned sour after consecutive double-digit losses. Stunning No. 7 Texas as a 10.5-point underdog behind first-time starter Tramell ...
"Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he will 'evaluate everything' after the Longhorns were upset by Florida on Saturday.
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External links- ESPNOct 17, 2026, 9:41 PMFlorida puts No. 7 Texas' CFP hopes in peril with upset in Austin
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he will 'evaluate everything' after the Longhorns were upset by Florida on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 8:21 PMFlorida stuns No. 7 Texas in QB Tramell Jones Jr.’s first start
AUSTIN, Texas — A first-time starting quarterback and new-look defense carried Florida past Texas, 27-24, and back into the College Football Playoff picture after a stunning upset on the No. 7 Longhorns’ home field. Coach Jon Sumrall’s promising first season had turned sour after consecutive double-digit losses. Stunning No. 7 Texas as a 10.5-point underdog behind first-time starter Tramell ...
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