Texas Longhorns lose to Florida Gators, fall to 4-2 this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns suffered a 27-24 loss to unranked Florida at Royal-Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026. Texas began the game strong but allowed a second-half comeback, yielding a 10-point lead to the Gators. The loss marks Texas' second consecutive defeat, raising questions about the team's performance and coaching as they fall to 4-2 on the season. Texas must address issues in run game and defense heading into a challenging schedule with four ranked opponents in the next month.
- •Texas led 10-0 before Florida rallied in the second half.
- •Colin Simmons was carted off during the game.
- •Ryan Niblett scored a 63-yard punt return touchdown.
- •Texas has not generated a turnover in SEC play this season.
- •Upcoming games include matchups against top 25 opponents.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Things unraveling for reeling Texas, plus other observations from No. 7 Longhorns' loss
"Let's hold off on the CFP talk. Texas football went from a 10-0 lead to sitting on the fence of a season going off the rails following Saturday's 27-24 loss.
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