Overview
- The unranked Gators harassed Arch Manning throughout, stalling drives and producing an interception as Texas struggled to sustain offense.
- Freshman receiver Dallas Wilson scored twice in his collegiate debut, highlighted by a 55-yard catch-and-run that rebuilt a two-score lead.
- A first-half blocked punt led to a Florida safety, helping the Gators build a 22-7 cushion before a late Texas rally fell short.
- Texas was without starting running back CJ Baxter due to a hamstring injury, while receiver Emmett Mosley V was available after being listed as probable.
- The Longhorns dropped to 3-2 and face No. 5 Oklahoma next week, intensifying questions about their offensive consistency.