Florida Upsets No. 7 Texas 27-24 Behind Tramell Jones Jr.

Gainesville, FL, October 17, 2026 —

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. led the Gators to a 27-24 upset victory over No. 7 Texas, a result that ended a stretch of recent losses for Florida and gave Texas consecutive defeats in regular-season play.

Two touchdowns from Jones to Lacota Dippre were among the key plays in the game, according to the available information. Jadan Baugh also scored in the fourth quarter. The summary of the game does not provide the timing of Dippre’s touchdowns, the circumstances of Baugh’s score or a play-by-play account of how the final margin was established.

The three-point result was described as an upset because Texas entered the game ranked No. 7. The victory marked a significant moment for Florida following its recent losses, while the back-to-back regular-season defeats represented a setback for Texas. Further details about either team’s record or the broader standings were not provided.

The information available does not specify when or where the game was played, the date of the teams’ previous losses, or the name of Florida’s coach. It also does not include individual statistics beyond the plays attributed to Jones, Dippre and Baugh. No additional details were provided about Texas’ scoring or the sequence of events in the closing minutes.

The stated final score and named scoring plays frame the result: Florida defeated a ranked Texas team by three points, with Jones leading the Gators and contributions from Dippre and Baugh. The victory also extended Texas’ run of regular-season defeats to two, while providing Florida a notable result after its recent losses.

Story summarized from the original created by Julianna Reichenbach on www.wcjb.com, see more information here.

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