Ryan Niblett scores first touchdown of season on punt return against Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Ryan Niblett of the Texas Longhorns scored his first touchdown of the season on a 63-yard punt return during the second quarter against Florida on October 17, 2026. This return marked a significant achievement for Niblett, who had not found the end zone in the first five games of the season. The touchdown gave Texas a 17-3 lead, following an earlier 10-0 advantage. Florida's Tramell Jones Jr. connected for a touchdown pass late in the first half, leaving the score at 17-10 at halftime. The Longhorns are striving to avoid consecutive losses after losing to Florida last season.
- •Niblett's touchdown ended a return TD drought for Texas.
- •Texas leads 17-10 at halftime against Florida.
- •Niblett previously averaged 22.7 yards per punt return in 2025.
- •Texas aims to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time since 2021.
- •The game is taking place at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Ryan Niblett finally finds end zone vs Florida to end return TD drought
"The Longhorns' special teams finally found an end zone in the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 again the Florida Gators.
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