Live Notes from Florida vs No. 7 Texas

GAME DAY: Florida Gators @ No. 7 Texas Longhorns

Staff Predictions: No. 7 Texas Longhorns versus Florida Gators

Follow along as our Devon Messinger jots down notes from the press box during Texas’ matchup against the Florida Gators.

First Quarter

The Longhorns are in 12-personnel to start the game. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) October 17, 2026

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS!! Longhorns RB Raleek Brown finds the end zone on the team's first drive via a 32-yard rush.

With 11:42 left in the first quarter, Texas leads Florida 7-0. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) October 17, 2026

It's clear that Steve Sarkisian and his offense have made a few adjustments since last weekend's loss to Oklahoma.

The team started the game more up-tempo, and WR Sterling Berkhalter made an appearance to help block on the exterior. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) October 17, 2026

Longhorn DC Will Muschamp is trying to confuse Florida SO QB Trammel Jones early, switching the team's defensive alignments just prior to the snap. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) October 17, 2026

The Longhorns score on their second straight drive, this time as a result of a Gianni Spetic 38-yard FG.

With 6:42 left in the first quarter, Texas leads Florida 10-0. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) October 17, 2026