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

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Perry, A. (2026, October 17). Texas blows 14-point lead, Arch Manning experiences first home loss as questions mount in Austin. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/texas-blows-14-point-lead-arch-manning-experiences-first-home-loss-questions-mount-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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On October 17, 2026, the Texas Longhorns suffered their second consecutive loss, falling to the Florida Gators by a score of 27-24 in Austin. The game was marked by significant mistakes from Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who experienced his first home defeat as he fumbled with less than two minutes left in the game when trailing by three points. This loss has raised questions about the Longhorns' ability to reach the College Football Playoff, given their upcoming tough schedule against ranked SEC teams. The Gators, despite facing challenges including the absence of key players Aaron Philo and Vernell Brown III, managed a comeback victory under first-time starter Tramell Jones, outscoring Texas 24-7 over the final two and a half quarters.

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“Both articles describe the same football game between Texas and Florida on October 17, 2026, including details about Arch Manning's performance and the outcome of the match.”
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🔮 And who could blame them?
🔮 "It's shocking that (Alabama) would be the location," he admits.
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🔮 You would have been forgiven if you had turned this game off sometime around the middle of the second quarter.
🔮 What this means for the Wildcats and first-year head coach Will Stein can't be overstated, as the new Kentucky head man now has two top-ten wins in his first six games on the job, and the arrow is pointing straight up in the Bluegrass State as of mid-October. But on the opposite sideline on Saturday night, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin was left with more questions than answers as the honeymoon phase in Baton Rouge likely came to a screeching halt.
🔮 The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold.
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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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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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