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Texas football suffers second straight loss, falls to Florida 27-24

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Texas football suffers second straight loss, falls to Florida 27-24
Summary

On October 17, 2026, Texas football lost 27-24 at home to unranked Florida, marking the Longhorns' second consecutive defeat. Texas struggled late in the fourth quarter, with Arch Manning's fumble with under two minutes left proving costly. Florida's backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. made his first start, throwing for 155 yards with two interceptions. This loss is the first time the Longhorns have dropped back-to-back games in nearly five years, raising concerns among fans about their recent performance and ranking.

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  • •Texas lost 27-24 to Florida on October 17, 2026.
  • •Arch Manning fumbled in the final minutes, contributing to the loss.
  • •Tramell Jones Jr., Florida's backup QB, made his first start.
  • •This marks Texas's first back-to-back losses in nearly five years.
  • •Social media reacted strongly, labeling Texas as overrated.
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  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — 'Most overrated ever': Social media piles on Texas football after loss to unranked Florida
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Texas lost its second straight game to an unranked opponent and Longhorns fans were not enthused, calling the defeat "unacceptable."

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