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Florida rallies past No. 7 Texas, 27–24 in Austin

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Florida Gators defeated No. 7 Texas 27–24 in Austin with backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. starting.
Jones completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers.
Florida erased a 17–3 deficit, taking its first lead after a 28-yard field goal.
The win moved Florida to 5-2 (3-2 SEC) and set a clash with No. 1 Georgia on Oct. 31.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Steve Spurrier’s sixth year, the Florida Gators used his pass-heavy “fun ’n gun” to erase a 21-point deficit against Tennessee and later a 17-3 hole versus Texas, propelling the team to a 12-0 regular-season record. The comeback wins reinforced a rivalry that had intensified after the SEC’s 1992 division split and set up a SEC title and a national-championship bid.

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Story summary

Florida Gators defeated No. 7 Texas 27–24 in Austin with backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. starting.
Jones completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers.
Florida erased a 17–3 deficit, taking its first lead after a 28-yard field goal.
The win moved Florida to 5-2 (3-2 SEC) and set a clash with No. 1 Georgia on Oct. 31.

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