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The Texas Longhorns’ trip to Gainesville turned into a humbling reality check. What began as another opportunity for Arch Manning to steady the offense ended in frustration, as the ninth-ranked Longhorns fell 29-21 to the Florida Gators.
The loss, their second of the season, exposed a team still searching for rhythm and left its star quarterback nursing an injury.
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Texas never found its footing offensively. The rushing attack, once the foundation of Steve Sarkisian’s scheme, ground to a halt, producing only 15 yards from the backfield.
The offensive line struggled to keep Manning upright, yielding six sacks and allowing relentless pressure that stifled any chance for sustained drives. The defense offered little relief, surrendering 159 rushing yards and repeatedly losing battles at the line of scrimmage.
Sarkisian confirms Manning played hurt in Gainesville
Manning’s stat line of two interceptions and just 55 percent completions told part of the story.
But after the game, it became clear the freshman quarterback was not at full strength. Sarkisian revealed that Manning had been dealing with a shoulder issue that affected him throughout the contest.
“Sarkisian says QB Arch Manning took a stinger on his shoulder and went to the tent in the middle of the game,” said CJ Vogel of On Texas Football.
The coach’s remark explained why Manning appeared off balance at times, missing throws he normally makes and showing visible discomfort after several hits.
Even so, Manning remained in the game, pushing through the pain as Florida’s defense kept him under constant duress.
But the timing of Manning’s injury couldn’t be worse for the Longhorns, who continue to struggle.
A huge local matchup to come
Texas now turns its focus to the Red River Rivalry against fifth-ranked Oklahoma, one of the most anticipated matchups of the college football season.
The Sooners boast one of the nation’s fiercest pass rushes, meaning the Longhorns must act quickly to tighten protection and give their quarterback time to recover.
Beyond Manning’s health, the defeat in Gainesville exposed problems that go deeper than one player.
The offensive line continues to struggle with cohesion, while the running game has lost its spark, two issues that leave the young quarterback shouldering far too much responsibility.
Defensively, Texas was uncharacteristically soft against the run, allowing Florida to dictate the pace of the game and control possession.
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