Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators Live Game Updates

The Texas Longhorns are set to take on the Florida Gators in their SEC opener at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, in Gainesville, Florida, at The Swamp.

If everything goes as planned, they will head into their annual Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners with a conference record of 1-0.

However, a lot has to happen between now and then.

Where Texas looks to show improvement

Establishing an offensive rhythm has proved difficult for the Longhorns at times, and they will need to build upon the improvements they displayed in their 55-0 win against the Sam Houston State Bearkats before their bye week.

Defensively, Texas has looked strong so far, and its efforts could help set the tone for the team at large. They will face a Gators offense that has struggled so far in 2025, with quarterback DJ Lagway recording five passing touchdowns and six interceptions across his first four games.

Each team looks to start conference play on a high note, but only one program will wake up tomorrow having achieved its goal.

Follow below for live updates once the game gets underway:

The Gators receive the opening kick.

First Quarter

The Gators open the matchup with a strong 13 play drive, culminating in a 5-yard rushing touchdown for running back Jadan Baugh.

Gators 7, Longhorns 0

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After receiving the ball on their 30-yard line, the Texas Longhorns advance 30 yards on seven plays. Quarterback Arch Manning endures a sack on the drive, and after following it with two incompletions, the Longhorns are forced to punt.

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Florida once again builds an impressive offensive drive, starting on their own 20-yard line and ultimately kicking a 34-yard field goal. The drive is highlighted by a 23-yard pass from Lagway to wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant and multiple first-down runs by Baugh and running back Duke Clark.

Gators 10, Longhorns 0

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Second Quarter

Manning and the rest of the Texas offense take the field on their 25-yard line, but they struggle to generate much forward progress. A 4-yard run by Manning helps them narrowly avoid a three-and-out, but they find themselves incapable of capitalizing on their next set of downs. After six plays for a total of 13 yards, punter Jack Bouwmeester takes the field for the Longhorns.

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The Gators start the drive by chipping away at Texas' defense for a third consecutive drive, but Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. recovers tight end Hayden Hanson's fumble on the Florida 46-yard line.

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Utilizing the turnover forced by their defense, it takes Texas just four plays to earn a touchdown. Wide receiver Parker Livingstone helps generate momentum with a 33-yard reception, but it is running back Quintrevion Wisner who ultimately gets in the endzone with a 6-yard reception. Kicker Mason Shipley lands the extra point, helping Texas further close the score gap.

Gators 10, Longhorns 7

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Wide receiver Vernell Brown III receives the kick, turning it into a 15-yard return and setting up Florida's offense on their 34-yard line. 10 plays and 77 yards later, Lagway finds wide receiver Dallas Wilson for a 13-yard touchdown reception.

Gators 17, Longhorns 7

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The Longhorns go three-and-out after Manning fails to convert the ball deep to wide receiver Emmet Mosley V. Bouwmeester sets up to punt, but is blocked by special teams player Talor Spierto for a safety for the Gators.

Gators 19, Longhorns 7

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The Longhorns play lockdown defense and force a three-and-out for the Gators. The drive features two tackles for loss and one stop on the line of scrimmage for Texas' defensive frontrunners.

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On a drive where Texas would greatly benefit from closing the scoring gap, they cannot generate more than seven yards on three plays. A false start by offensive tackle Trevor Goosby pushes them back to their own 7-yard line, and the drive ends with Manning taking a sack.

Third Quarter

Manning goes down twice, once inside the pocket and once outside of it. Texas goes three-and-out, accumulating four yards on three plays.

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Florida continues the pattern, going three-and-out on their first drive of the second half. They log seven yards on the drive.

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Texas starts on their 35-yard line, opening the drive with a 22-yard pass from Manning to Mosley. However, after an attempted trick play in which wide receiver Ryan Wingo overthrew the ball to tight end Jack Endries, Manning has two unsuccessful rushes. The Longhorns punt from the Florida 40-yard line.

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The Gators start on their 20-yard line, and on the second play of the drive, Lagway finds Brown for a 60-yard completion. The drive culminates in a 38-yard field goal kick by kicker Trey Smack.

Gators 22, Longhorns 7

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The Longhorns come alive, driving the ball 75 yards across six plays. It's Wingo who finds the endzone, getting on the other end of a 38-yard pass by Manning. Shipley's extra point lowers the deficit to eight points.

Gators 22, Longhorns 14

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Florida responds to Texas' touchdown with one of their own. It's Wilson again, this time on a 55-yard reception. He breaks multiple tackles to surge into the endzone and extend the Gators' lead.

Gators 29, Longhorns 14

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Fourth Quarter

Offensive tackle Nick Brooks gets called for false starts on two consecutive plays, and Manning follows with an interception to Gators safety Jordan Castell.

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The Gators generate 18 yards on six plays, but when Baugh loses three yards on a third down carry, they are forced to punt from their 44-yard line.

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This Texas' drive commences back-to-back sacks for Manning, and just two plays later, he throws a deep interception to end the drive. With just half of the final quarter remaining, Florida will get the ball back on offense.

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Florida gets just two plays this drive, with the second one being intercepted by safety Michael Taaffe on the Texas 25-yard line.

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The momentum shift from Taaffe's interception doesn't stretch this team very far, and this crucial drive is plagued by sacks, incompletions and penalties. They are forced to punt from their own 20-yard line after a net loss of five yards on the drive.

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Texas drives 69 yards in five plays and a minute and a half, and Wisner ultimately punches into the endzone on a 1-yard rush. Wide receivers Daylan McCutcheon and DeAndre Moore Jr. contribute two crucial receptions to the Longhorns effort to move the ball down the field so quickly.

Gators 29, Longhorns 21

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Florida turns four plays into 20 yards, but they ultimately get stuck on their own 25-yard line. Texas will get one more shot on offense.

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With one more shot at tying it up, the Longhorns have a chaotic final drive to say the least. However, a 41-yard completion to Wingo by backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell isn't enough to make up for Manning's two sacks and an incompletion.

Final: Gators 29, Texas 21