Florida stuns No. 7 Texas in QB Tramell Jones Jr.’s first start
AUSTIN, Texas — A first-time starting quarterback and new-look defense carried Florida past Texas, 27-24, and back into the College Football Playoff picture after a stunning upset on the No. 7 Longhorns’ home field. Coach Jon Sumrall’s promising first season had turned sour after consecutive double-digit losses. Stunning No. 7 Texas as a 10.5-point underdog behind first-time starter Tramell ...
In a shocking upset, Florida defeated No. 7 Texas 27-24 at Texas Stadium, marking a pivotal moment in both teams' seasons. Freshman Tramell Jones Jr., making his first start for the Gators, led the team to victory and put Florida back on the College Football Playoff map. The win came after a series of double-digit losses had marred Coach Jon Sumrall's first season.
Jones, stepping in for the injured Aaron Philo, helped propel Florida to its first road win against a top-10 opponent since 2012. The turning point came when linebacker Myles Graham forced a fumble by Texas star quarterback Arch Manning, which was recovered by Florida's Kanye Clark. Despite Manning's earlier performance, including a 62-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley V and a 9-yard touchdown to Cam Coleman, the Gators' defense ultimately sealed the win with Graham's crucial play.
Meanwhile, Texas' quarterback controversy saw Jones step up, becoming the first Florida signal-caller to record a win on the road since 1997. The Gators (5-2, 3-2 SEC) will face top-ranked Georgia in a crucial upcoming game at Atlanta.
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