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Texas blows 14-point lead, Arch Manning experiences first home loss as questions mount in Austin

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-17 · by Austin Perry

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In a surprising turn of events at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the Florida Gators defeated the Texas Longhorns, reversing a 14-point deficit to secure a 24-24 tie and ultimately win after overtime. The loss comes as significant pressure on both quarterback Arch Manning and head coach Steve Sarkisian, with questions mounting about their future in Austin following another poor performance by Manning despite facing an underwhelming Florida pass defense.
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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.

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The Gators buckled down, adopting the hard-nosed mentality that head coach Jon Sumrall has been trying to impart on them since their blowout loss to Missouri two weeks ago, and outscored Texas 24-7 over the final two and a half quarters to nab a signature win.
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Texas blows 14-point lead, Arch Manning experiences first home loss as questions mount in Austin · mixed framing

Claims (22 extracted, 6 hedged)

It had the makings of another classic home win at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. asserted
It → have → Stadium
The Longhorns were up 17-3 after Ryan Niblett returned a punt for a touchdown to give the Horns a two-score lead midway through the second quarter while their opponent, the Florida Gators, looked hapless. asserted
opponent → return → quarter
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
Then something flipped. asserted
something → flip → ?
The Gators buckled down, adopting the hard-nosed mentality that head coach Jon Sumrall has been trying to impart on them since their blowout loss to Missouri two weeks ago, and outscored Texas 24-7 over the final two and a half quarters to nab a signature win. asserted
Sumrall → buckle → win
Florida could have easily folded, especially given the two-game losing streak they came in on, coupled with the loss of starting quarterback Aaron Philo and top wideout Vernell Brown III. uncertain
they → fold → Philo
Instead, the Gators turned to Tramell Jones, making his first collegiate start in a venue that has not been kind to opposing teams or quarterbacks. asserted
that → turn → teams
Jones turned in a yeoman's effort, going 22-35 for 155 passing yards and two touchdowns while also keeping the Longhorn defense honest with his legs. asserted
Jones → turn → legs
Running back Jadan Baugh started to look like his old self as well (25 carries for 91 yards and a score), which certainly helped Florida and Jones by extension. asserted
which → start → extension
For Texas, this loss leaves a team that was a national championship favorite just two weeks ago with a lot of tough questions. asserted
that → leave → questions
Starting with their quarterback, Arch Manning once again looked less than adequate for large stretches of the game. asserted
Manning → start → game
Outside of a massive 62-yard pass on 4th and 7 late in the game, Manning had just over 100 yards through the air. asserted
Manning → have → air
Give some credit to Florida's defensive line for harassing the junior signal caller for much of the day, but the Gators' pass defense has ranked in the 100s in most statistical categories and was supposed to represent a "get right" opportunity for Manning. asserted
defense → give → Manning
Instead, the beleaguered quarterback continues to slide down mock draft boards as the season matures. asserted
season → continue → boards
For as bad as things look for Manning's future, it might look worse for Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. uncertain
it → look → Sarkisian
Another loss would almost certainly mean the end of the Longhorns' College Football Playoff hopes, and missing the postseason tournament two years in a row would be unacceptable for a team as talented as Texas. asserted
missing → mean → Texas
Many pundits were ready to put Sarkisian on the hot seat to start the season, and if he doesn't turn things around in a hurry in Austin, he could very well be on his way out. uncertain
he → put → way
All the pieces were in place for the Longhorns to make a run at the title this fall, but a loss today puts everything on life support. asserted
loss → make → support
It doesn't get any easier, either, as Texas will welcome a top-ten Ole Miss team to DKR next week. asserted
Texas → get → DKR
With coach and quarterback both under fire, the pressure could prove to be too much. uncertain
pressure → prove → fire
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