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Arch Manning’s late fumble caps second straight brutal outing as Texas rally fails in loss to Florida

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Botte, P. (2026, October 17). Arch Manning’s late fumble caps second straight brutal outing as Texas rally fails in loss to Florida. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/arch-mannings-late-fumble-caps-second-straight-brutal-outing-as-texas-rally-fails-in-loss/

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Arch Manning's performance as quarterback for Texas led to a disappointing loss against unranked Florida, with Texas falling from first place to struggling status after their second straight defeat. In this game, Manning fumbled late when Texas was trailing by three points, sealing the 27-24 loss despite having some strong moments earlier in the match. The article highlights Manning’s poor play and includes critical commentary from CBS analyst Damien Harris questioning his capabilities as a quarterback.

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As of October 17, 2026, the Texas Longhorns lost their second consecutive game to the unranked Florida Gators, falling from being the No. 1 team in the country just two weeks prior to a current ranking of No. 7. The game ended with a score of 27-24 after Texas quarterback Arch Manning fumbled near the end, sealing Florida's victory. This loss raises concerns about the Longhorns' playoff chances and Manning's performance, leading head coach Steve Sarkisian to say everything will be evaluated, including possibly benching Manning.

Texas had been dominant earlier in the game, leading 17-3 midway through the second quarter at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. However, Florida rallied with a methodical offense led by backup quarterback Tramell Jones and outscored Texas 24-7 over the final two and a half quarters to secure the win.

The defeat comes after a bitter loss to their arch-rival Oklahoma, further damaging the Longhorns' playoff aspirations. Manning, who entered the season as a Heisman Trophy hopeful and top NFL draft pick, has struggled to meet expectations despite being one of college football's most hyped recruits since 2023. Sarkisian did not directly rule out benching Manning but emphasized that "everything means everything" in terms of evaluating the team's issues.

Texas faces challenging upcoming games against Ole Miss and other SEC teams, making it crucial for the coaching staff to address recent setbacks effectively if they hope to salvage their season.

Written for “Texas Football Struggles Continue” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 6 other(s) covering the same event.

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🔮 He couldn’t put any weight on his left leg as he was helped onto the cart.

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🔮 Manning couldn’t pull it out at home, as No. 7 Texas lost its second straight game, a mistake-filled 27-24 loss to unranked Florida in Austin.

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Manning couldn’t pull it out at home, as No. 7 Texas lost its second straight game, a mistake-filled 27-24 loss to unranked Florida in Austin. asserted

Texas → pull → Austin

Manning, the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning, had some strong moments but was strip-sacked with the Longhorns trailing by three points with under two minutes to play. asserted

Longhorns → have → minutes

The star QB also endured a poor performance in Texas’ first loss of the season last week against Oklahoma. asserted

QB → endure → Oklahoma

Texas pass rusher and NCAA sack leader Colin Simmons was also carted off the field with a left leg injury in the fourth quarter. asserted

Simmons → cart → quarter

Simmons and Manning both have been considered potential top-five picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, but this will hurt Texas’ likelihood of reaching the College Football Playoff. asserted

this → consider → Playoff

The Longhorns’ next four SEC opponents are ranked teams: No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 16 Mississippi State, No. 13 Missouri and No. 22 LSU. asserted

opponents → rank → ?

“I’m just gonna call him Arch, because if you take away the last name you have a below-average quarterback,” CBS studio analyst Damien Harris said after the game. asserted

Harris → go → game

“… Arch Manning isn’t playing like a Manning.” asserted

Manning → play → Manning

Manning finished the game 14-for-20 for 173 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. asserted

Manning → finish → touchdown

He also had zero yards on 10 rushing attempts, which includes getting stopped on 3rd-and-1 and 4th-and-2 on back-to-back runs in the fourth quarter. asserted

which → have → quarter

Arch Manning’s late fumble caps second straight brutal outing as Texas rally fails in loss to Florida

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