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Texas to review quarterback and offense after 27-24 loss to Florida
Florida beat No.
7 Texas 27-24 in Austin on Saturday, rallying from a 17-3 halftime deficit.
The loss was Texas’ second straight against an unranked opponent, after its defeat by Oklahoma the previous week.
Arch Manning lost a late fumble when Texas was trying to set up a game-tying field goal, and Florida recovered to protect its lead.
Manning finished with 173 passing yards and a touchdown, while Florida’s first-time starting quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. threw for two touchdowns.
Coach Steve Sarkisian said every part of the team would be reviewed, including the quarterback spot and offensive play-calling.
Texas is now 4-2, and the loss has made its route to the 12-team playoff harder.
Texas hosts Mississippi next week, with tougher games against several ranked opponents still to come.
Florida rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat No. 7 Texas 27-24 in Austin.
The loss was Texas’ second straight, after it fell to Oklahoma the previous week.
Florida scored 24 unanswered points to take a 27-17 lead before holding on for the win.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning lost a late fumble, and coach Steve Sarkisian said the team would evaluate everything, including the quarterback position.
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. was making his first career start.
- Who
- Florida beat No. 7 Texas.
- What
- Florida won 27-24 after trailing 17-3 at halftime.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
- Why
- Florida rallied and forced a key late fumble by Arch Manning. The sources do not state a single reason for the outcome.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma after two fourth-quarter interceptions by Arch Manning.
Florida trailed Texas 17-3 at halftime, then scored 24 unanswered points to take a 27-17 lead.
Arch Manning lost a fumble with 1:58 left, and Florida recovered to help secure its 27-24 win.
Steve Sarkisian said Texas would evaluate everything, including the quarterback position and play-calling.
- Final score
- Florida 27, Texas 24
- Halftime score
- Texas 17, Florida 3
- Texas ranking
- No. 7
- Florida rushing yards
- 158
- Arch Manning passing yards
- 173
- Late fumble recovery
- Kanye Clark for Florida
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Steve Sarkisian was asked about playcalling and what has changed week over week. @ontexasfootball