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Arch Manning struggles and Colin Simmons is carted as Texas loses to Florida

Texas suffered its second straight loss on Saturday, with the Longhorns' top 2027 NFL draft prospects failing to deliver under pressure. Quarterback Arch Manning, once considered the frontrunner for the No.

1 overall pick, struggled throughout the game, including a costly sack and fumble on a critical fourth-down drive that sealed Florida’s 27-24 victory. Manning’s inability to escape pass protection and his repeated failed rushing attempts—including a turnover on downs—highlighted a lack of consistency, raising further doubts about his readiness for the NFL.

Meanwhile, defensive standout Colin Simmons, the NCAA’s sack leader and a potential top-five draft pick, left the game in the fourth quarter after sustaining a left-leg injury, adding to Texas’s defensive woes. Florida’s Jadan Baugh, another elite prospect, capped off the win with a fourth-quarter touchdown run, finishing with 91 yards on 25 carries.

The loss deepens concerns about Manning’s ability to live up to the lofty expectations tied to his name, following a similarly disappointing performance in the previous week’s game against Oklahoma.

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