Live Texas vs. Florida Football Updates as Longhorns Dominate in Second Half
With four regular-season games remaining, No. 5 Texas looks set for the SEC title game and a strong College Football Playoff ranking. Sitting at 7-1 (3-1 SEC), the Longhorns currently hold the fifth spot according to the CFP selection committee, and they’re delivering a commanding performance, leading wounded Florida (4-4, 2-3) big in the second half at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
Game Highlights and Score Updates
7:03 3Q: Texas extends their lead to 42-3 as Florida finally scores with a 23-yard field goal by Trey Smack III.
12:52 3Q: Quinn Ewers connects with Isaiah Bond for a 34-yard touchdown, marking Ewers’ fifth TD of the game. Andrew Mukuba, back from injury, set up the score with his third interception this season.
Halftime: Texas 35, Florida 0 — Texas completely dominated the first half with 353 yards compared to Florida’s 138 and forced two turnovers.
2Q Highlights:
0:23: Texas scores again after a Florida interception, finishing with a 5-yard TD run from Jaydon Blue.
1:19: Ewers finds Matthew Golden from 32 yards out for his fourth TD.
5:54: A 50-yard swing pass to Quintrevion Wisner increases Texas’ lead to 21-0.
10:09: Florida misses a 30-yard field goal attempt.
1Q Highlights:
3:05: Texas scores with a 22-yard pass to Gunnar Helm.
3:20: Texas recovers a fumble by Florida’s Ja’Kobi Jackson, setting up an early lead.
3:43: Texas takes an early 7-0 lead with a 29-yard pass to Golden.
Injury and Lineup Updates
Texas: Safety Andrew Mukuba and WR Isaiah Bond are back. DE Colton Vasek is out.
Florida: QB DJ Lagway is a game-time decision; Aidan Warner is likely to start if Lagway sits out.
Predictions and Odds
Experts’ Picks: Texas projected to win comfortably with some predicting a strong offensive showing from the Longhorns.
Odds: Texas favored by 21.5 points, with an over/under at 47.5.
Broadcast Info
TV: ABC
Streaming: Watch ESPN, Fubo
Series Record
Texas leads the series 2-0-1, with the last win in 1940 (26-0).
Stay tuned for more live updates as Texas continues its journey toward the SEC title game.
