Texas Longhorns fall 12 spots to No. 21 in Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Texas Longhorns dropped to No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a second consecutive loss, this time by 27-24 to the Florida Gators. This loss marks a significant fall of 12 spots in the rankings, the steepest decline among all teams in the poll. The Miami Hurricanes have risen to the top spot after defeating Florida State in double overtime. The new poll reflects a reshuffling of teams, with Ohio State moving to No. 2 and BYU at No. 3 following recent upsets. The Longhorns' struggles have highlighted the chaotic nature of this season's college football.
- •Texas lost 27-24 to Florida Gators, marking their second loss.
- •Texas plummets 12 spots to rank No. 21 in the Coaches Poll.
- •Miami Hurricanes are now ranked No. 1 after their recent victory.
- •Ohio State and BYU round out the top three in the poll.
- •The Longhorns are currently 4-2 on the season.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — How far did Texas Longhorns plummet in US LBM Coaches Poll?
"After a second straight loss to an unranked team, the Texas Longhorns have nose-dived in the new US LBM Coaches Poll.
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