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Texas football loses 27-24 to Florida as Sarkisian addresses shortcomings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Texas football loses 27-24 to Florida as Sarkisian addresses shortcomings

Summary

Texas football fell to Florida 27-24 on October 17, 2026, marking the Longhorns' second consecutive loss and dropping their record to 4-2. Head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed disappointment in the team's performance, citing issues with offensive effectiveness on first downs and short-yardage situations. Texas scored 24 points, aided by a defensive kick return touchdown, but struggled to establish an offensive rhythm. Sarkisian emphasized the need for improvement as Texas prepares to face Ole Miss next week, which is crucial for the team's College Football Playoff hopes.

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•Texas falls to Florida 27-24 on October 17, 2026
•Team drops to 4-2 with consecutive losses
•Sarkisian cites offensive struggles throughout the game
•Texas faces Ole Miss next week, critical for postseason chances
•Longhorns scored 24 points, including a kick return touchdown

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10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian attempts to explain what went wrong vs. Florida

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On Saturday, Texas football was upset by Florida 27-24. The former No. 1 overall Longhorns are suddenly 4-2 after dropping back-to-back contests. Some fans have wondered if head coach Steve Sarkisian’s job may be in question . The Texas coach attempted to explain what went wrong in his opening statement while speaking to reporters after the game, […] The post Texas football’s Steve Sarkisian attempts to explain what went wrong vs. Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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