Texas loses to Florida, complicating CFP chances
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
No. 7 Texas faced a setback with a 27-24 loss to Florida on Saturday. The Longhorns led 17-3 but allowed 24 unanswered points, only to rally briefly in the fourth quarter. Arch Manning’s late touchdown pass was overshadowed by a critical fumble, raising concerns about Texas’ playoff ambitions. Following this defeat, Texas must navigate a challenging schedule against ranked opponents including Ole Miss and LSU to keep its postseason hopes alive.
- •Texas loses 27-24 to Florida in a critical matchup on October 14.
- •Longhorns led 17-3 before Florida scored 24 straight points.
- •Arch Manning threw a late touchdown but was sacked and lost a fumble.
- •Texas faces Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, and LSU in next games.
- 7:36 PMCBS Sports — Texas' CFP path becomes precarious after Florida upset leaves Longhorns no room for error
"Where the Longhorns go from here, and how Florida can climb back into the playoff race
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