Florida Gators Upset No. 7 Texas Longhorns 27‑24 in Austin

Florida Gators upset No. 7 Texas Longhorns 27‑24 in Austin

The Florida Gators defeated the Texas Longhorns 27‑24 on Saturday afternoon in Austin, Texas, at the Texas stadium.

Florida erased a 14‑point deficit to secure the road victory, handing Texas its second straight loss and its first loss at home for quarterback Arch Manning.

First‑time starter quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. led the Gators, while head coach Jon Sumrall praised the performance after the game.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said the result will prompt an evaluation of the program.

The win revived Florida’s College Football Playoff hopes and highlighted a new‑look defensive effort that helped silence critics.

Both teams entered the contest in Week 7 of the 2026 season, with Texas ranked No. 7 and Florida unranked at the time of the game.