Florida scored 24 consecutive points to upset No. 7 Texas on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. The result came as Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled and defender Colin Simmons was injured, Yahoo Sports reported.
ESPN reported that Florida rallied behind backup quarterback Jones to complete the comeback. The Gators' run of scoring swung a game that Texas had been favored to win at home.
The loss continues a sharp slide for the Longhorns, who were ranked No. 1 two weeks ago, according to The New York Times. USA Today has since examined whether Texas can still reach the College Football Playoff following the defeat.
Yahoo Sports' headline placed Manning's performance and Simmons' injury at the center of Texas' afternoon. Further specifics on the injury and on Manning's stat line were not included in the available reporting.
The upset adds to the pressure on a Texas program that began the season at the top of the rankings and now faces questions about its postseason path. Florida, meanwhile, gets a road win over a top-ten opponent behind its backup quarterback.
What to watch next: updates on Simmons' injury status and how the College Football Playoff picture shifts for Texas after its second straight loss.
