Florida used a dominant offensive performance to shock No. 9 Texas 29-21 on Saturday and deliver the Longhorns a second loss. The Gators delivered one of the best defensive performances of the Billy Napier era to shut down Arch Manning and leave The Swamp with a decisive win.
The Gators physically owned the game, stringing together three drives of 10+ plays in their first four attempts to take a 17-7 lead. The only Texas touchdown in the period came off a forced fumble that turned into a short-field score. The defensive line caused consistent mayhem against a struggling Longhorns unit.
In the second half, it was Florida’s receivers and defensive backs that rose to the occasion. True freshman Dallas Wilson picked up a 55-yard score after spinning down the sideline and Manning threw a pair of interceptions to end the Longhorns’ chances. Texas scored a late touchdown to pull the game within one score, but Florida reached a first down to run out the clock.
Lagway put together the best game of his career, completing 21-of-28 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns, the most yardage of his career against a Power Four opponent. In his college debut, receiver Dallas Wilson posted six catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Texas got 263 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions from quarterback Arch Manning. He also led the team with 52 yards rushing. All other players combined for 11 carries for 15 yards.
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