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Texas Longhorns Lose to Florida
Texas Longhorns suffer abysmal loss to Florida in CFP-critical game.
In brief
Texas Longhorns suffer abysmal loss to Florida in CFP-critical game. Texas Longhorns lose 27-24 to Florida in second straight loss, jeopardizing CFP resume for 2026 season. Originally reported by Texas Longhorns On SI.
Texas Longhorns
Texas cannot afford any more losses for its CFP resume's sake after a second-straight loss in as many weeks, this time to Florida.
Game Result
The Longhorns lost 27-24 to the Gators at Darrell K. Royal, Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday after a Red River Rivalry defeat to Oklahoma last weekend.
Score Pattern
It was the second time in as many weekends that UT lost by this exact score. This Florida loss was much more devastating, though.
Edge Injury
EDGE Colin Simmons was carted off the field, and his return is unclear at this point.
Quarterback Grade
Quarterback: D.
Manning's Draft Stock
Arch Manning's NFL draft stock continues to fall as the losses pile up.
Manning's Fumble
Perhaps the most damning part of this loss was Manning's fumble on the last offensive drive for Texas.
Manning's Stats
Manning completed 14-of-20 passes for 173 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Cam Coleman.
Running Back Grade
Running Back: B.
Running Back Stats
Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown had a 60/40 split, respectively, in the backfield on Saturday. Brown was more efficient, but both combined for 99 yards and a touchdown run on 20 carries.
Running Back Comparison
The duo helped keep the offense in schedule, but it was ultimately moot. Gators running back Jadan Baugh had 91 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries, by comparison.
Receivers Grade
Receivers: B.
Receiver Stats
Coleman caught three of his four targets from Manning, but he only had 18 yards on three catches in what was a quiet day for the most expensive transfer in the portal this past offseason.
Receivers Context
While Emmett Mosley V had a great game (two catches, 76 yards), playing more outside than usual, and Ryan Wingo (two first downs, five catches, 49 yards) had several timely catches himself, the receiving corps…
The key point
Texas Longhorns lose 27-24 to Florida in second straight loss, jeopardizing CFP resume for 2026 season.
