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Florida stuns No. 7 Texas in Austin, handing tumbling Longhorns second-consecutive loss

The Florida Gators delivered a stunning upset over the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns in Austin, handing the once-mighty program its second straight loss after a season that began with a No. 1 ranking.

Down 17-3 midway through the second quarter, Florida’s sophomore quarterback Tramell Jones struggled in his first career start, while Texas appeared poised for a comfortable victory behind a strong performance from quarterback Arch Manning. However, the Gators rallied late in the half and seized control in the second half, with running back Jadan Baugh leading a key fourth-quarter surge that included a 24-point run to take a 10-point lead.

Manning’s clutch throws kept Texas alive, including a fourth-down touchdown pass to cut the deficit, but a costly fumble on a sack handed Florida the ball with time to run out the clock. Jones sealed the 27-24 win with a critical third-down run, completing a dramatic comeback that left Texas reeling after squandering another commanding lead.

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