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Arch Manning’s fumble seals 27‑24 loss for Texas against Florida

Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s game‑ending fumble helped Florida rally for a 27‑24 victory, sparking criticism from NFL fans online.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:39:34 GMT

Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw for 173 yards and lost the ball on the final drive, allowing the Florida Gators to win 27‑24 on Saturday in Austin, according to both Sportskeeda and Bleacher Report.

What happened

Texas built an early 17‑3 lead with a 32‑yard touchdown run by Raleek Brown and a 62‑yard punt return touchdown by Ryan Niblett. Manning’s first touchdown pass came late in the fourth quarter, a nine‑yard strike to Cam Coleman after a 62‑yard pass to Emmett Mosley V set up the score. Florida rallied to take the lead, and on a first‑down play starting at the Texas 46‑yard line, Manning fumbled, ending the Longhorns’ final drive and sealing the 27‑24 defeat.

What the reports add

Sportskeeda noted that Manning finished with one touchdown, zero interceptions and was sacked five times, while also failing to gain any rushing yards on ten attempts. Bleacher Report added that Texas had two punts and a turnover on downs in the second half, and that the Gators had been a top‑10 team two weeks earlier. Both outlets reported the final score and the fumble as the decisive moment.

What was said

Sportskeeda quoted an unnamed fan saying, “Ok maybe Arch Manning isn’t even a day two prospect.” Another fan wrote, “Arch Manning cannot be trusted to make decisions.” Bleacher Report did not include fan quotes but described the reaction as “harsh” on social media.

How it came about

Earlier this season, Felo News reported on Manning’s draft considerations, noting his inconsistent play and potential fifth‑year stay (arch‑manning‑draft‑decision). A later Felo piece highlighted his slide on draft boards after a mixed performance (arch‑manning‑draft‑ranking). The loss to Florida continues a trend of criticism toward Manning’s decision‑making under pressure.