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Texas football suffers second loss of 2026 to Florida as Manning criticized

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Texas football suffers second loss of 2026 to Florida as Manning criticized

Summary

Texas football faced its second significant defeat of the 2026 season, falling to Florida on Saturday, October 17. Quarterback Arch Manning faced sharp criticism from former Alabama RB Damien Harris, who questioned Manning’s performance and family legacy. Manning struggled against Florida, completing only 173 passing yards with one touchdown and failing to gain any rushing yards on 10 attempts. This loss places Texas' chances for a College Football Playoff spot in jeopardy, as they now hold a 4-2 record and are at risk of dropping out of the top 25 rankings.

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•Texas lost 4-2 overall after falling to Florida.
•Manning threw for 173 yards and had no rushing yards.
•Criticism of Manning focuses on his performance and legacy.
•Texas' ranking could drop out of the top 25 after this loss.
•Coach Steve Sarkisian also faces scrutiny following the defeat.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Alabama RB questions Arch Manning’s last name after brutal loss to Florida

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Texas football sustained its second brutal loss of 2026, this time falling to Florida Saturday. Coach Steve Sarkisian isn’t the only one sitting on the hot seat , though. A former Alabama running back blasted quarterback Arch Manning. Worse, the ex-Crimson Tide RB turned CBS Sports analyst Damien Harris started questioning Manning’s surname. “I’m […] The post Ex-Alabama RB questions Arch Manning’s last name after brutal loss to Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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