AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a 29-21 loss to Florida on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns got pushed around in the trenches, and the Gators did whatever they wanted to.
Arch Manning spent a lot of the game either getting up off the grass or running for his life because the Texas offensive line did not play well. Manning was sacked six times, completing 16 of 29 passes for 263 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, to go with 15 rushes for 37 yards on mostly scrambles when plays broke down.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida linebacker Myles Graham, left, and defensive back Jordan Castell (14) tries to catch a tipped pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) recovers his own fumble in front of Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) and defensive back Graceson Littleton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Noah Gross and Billy Gates discussed the performance in this week’s Instant Analysis following the game. Of the issues Texas faced during the game, the poor play of the offensive line was the most glaring. Texas rushed for a season-low 52 yards and struggled to get anything going.
Listen to the conversation in the video player above.