Texas Longhorns struggle offensively in loss to Florida Gators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Texas Longhorns fell 27-24 to the Florida Gators on October 17 in Austin. Despite facing a Gators defense ranked poorly, Texas managed only 272 total yards and 17 points on offense. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards but was sacked five times, indicating struggles after a promising start. The Longhorns' running game also faltered, gaining just 99 yards against a defense that previously allowed high scores. Following this defeat, Texas faces critical questions about its offensive strategy moving forward.
- •Texas totaled 272 yards, including 99 rushing yards.
- •Manning was sacked five times and completed 14 of 20 passes.
- •Texas scored only 17 points, coming against a weak Florida defense.
- •Florida had a nearly 14-minute time-of-possession advantage in the second half.
- •Texas will need to reassess its offensive strategy after this loss.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Inside the Numbers: Another offensive disaster class from Sarkisian
"The offense has gotten progressively worse under an offensive head coach.
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