Florida scores 24 straight points to upset No. 7 Texas, Manning struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Florida mounted a comeback against No. 7 Texas, overcoming a 14-point deficit to win 27-24 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17. Initially dominating with a backup quarterback, Tramell Jones Jr., Florida scored 24 unanswered points, aided by Texas's struggles and a fumble from Arch Manning. Texas lost star pass rusher Colin Simmons to a lower-leg injury during the match. The defeat is a setback for Texas after their loss to Oklahoma last week. The story is developing.
- •Florida scored 24 unanswered points to secure the victory.
- •Tramell Jones Jr. started as quarterback for Florida.
- •Arch Manning experienced difficulties throughout the game.
- •Colin Simmons suffered a lower-leg injury and did not return.
- •Texas previously lost to Oklahoma a week before this matchup.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning struggles, Colin Simmons injured as Florida scores 24 straight to upset No. 7 Texas
"The Longhorns lost a 14-point lead and fell to an unranked Gators team quarterbacked by a backup making his first career start.
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