A Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators head-to-head matchup is not available in the current data window. Both teams did not face each other in the recently retrievable schedule. This post covers the most recent completed game for each team — Texas’s 41–27 Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan on December 31, 2025, and Florida’s 40–21 rivalry win over Florida State on November 29, 2025 — with full player stats, scoring plays, and key performances.

Texas Longhorns — Most Recent Game

Texas Longhorns 41, Michigan Wolverines 27 — Citrus Bowl, December 31, 2025

Texas dominated the fourth quarter to put away Michigan and finish their season with a bowl victory. Arch Manning threw for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions while rushing for an additional 60-yard touchdown. Manning’s two-sport athleticism was on full display — he was equally comfortable dropping back to pass (61.8% completion) and scrambling for crucial first downs, including the 60-yard rushing touchdown that sealed the game. The Longhorns’ ground game was the consistent foundation: 235 rushing yards at 7.1 yards per carry with 3 rushing touchdowns. Texas’s defense recorded 3 sacks, 3 interceptions, and forced two three-and-outs to control the game’s momentum.

Final Score

Texas Longhorns Offensive Stats

Passing: Arch Manning completed 21 of 34 passes for 221 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions with a 135.78 passer rating. His accuracy and decision-making were flawless — no interceptions across 34 attempts.

Rushing: 33 attempts for 235 yards, 3 touchdowns at 7.1 yards per carry. Manning led with his 60-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Quintrevion Wisner and C. Clark contributed 3 yards and 1 TD for Wisner; Clark added his own TD at 3 yards.

Team Totals: 456 yards (221 passing + 235 rushing) | 5 TDs (2 pass, 3 rush) | 0 turnovers | 24 first downs

Key Notes: Texas was efficient and mistake-free — no interceptions, minimal penalty yards relative to yardage output, and dominant second quarter (14 points) set the tone for the victory. The rushing attack was the game’s most consistent positive, averaging over 7 yards per carry against Michigan’s defense.

Texas Longhorns Defensive Stats

3 sacks, 3 interceptions, 8 tackles for loss for 39 yards, 60 combined tackles (50 solo), 2 forced three-and-outs, 1 forced fumble (though not recovered). The Longhorns’ defense was particularly strong in the second and fourth quarters when Michigan needed to score.

Michigan Wolverines Offensive Stats

Passing: Blake Underwood completed 23 of 43 passes for 199 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions with a 93.76 passer rating. The three interceptions, combined with sack losses, made Michigan’s passing game inconsistent throughout.

Rushing: 38 attempts for 174 yards, 1 TD at 4.6 yards per carry — below the Longhorns’ efficiency and unable to sustain drives.

Team Totals: 373 yards (199 passing + 174 rushing) | 3 TDs (2 pass, 1 rush) | 3 turnovers | 19 first downs

Key Notes: Michigan could not match Texas’s offensive efficiency. The three interceptions were the decisive factor — all three were defensive scores for Texas that changed field position and momentum. Michigan’s opening drive TD gave them early hope (10–3), but Texas answered in the second quarter with their own scoring barrage.

Michigan Wolverines Defensive Stats

0 sacks, 1 forced fumble (recovered), 5 tackles for loss for 29 yards. Michigan forced 1 turnover but could not create the secondary scoring opportunities they needed to keep pace with Texas’s high-octane output.

Florida Gators — Most Recent Game

Florida Gators 40, Florida State Seminoles 21 — November 29, 2025

Florida’s 40–21 rivalry victory over Florida State was dominated by a strong ground game and efficient passing. The Gators rushed for 272 yards at 6.0 yards per carry with 2 rushing TDs. DJ Lagway threw for 168 yards and 3 TDs with 1 interception in limited passing attempts (24 completions on 24 targets). The defense was dominant — 4 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble with 1 recovery. Florida’s 45 rushing attempts reflected their willingness to lean on a ground attack that consistently gained positive yards against a Florida State team that struggled to contain them. The Gators’ 26 first downs vastly outpaced Florida State’s 24, and Florida’s 34:42 time of possession dominated the clock.

Final Score

Florida Gators Offensive Stats

Passing: DJ Lagway completed 15 of 24 passes for 168 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception with a 154.22 passer rating — one of the most efficient performances. His three TD passes came from short distances (5, 9, 3 yards), reflecting Florida’s ability to get into the red zone and punch it in through the air.

Rushing: 45 attempts for 272 yards, 2 touchdowns at 6.0 yards per carry — the true workhorse of the offense. Jalen Baugh led with 2 rushing TDs, including a 22-yard score in the third quarter and a 12-yard TD in the fourth. The relentless ground game controlled the clock and kept Florida State’s offense on the sidelines.

Team Totals: 440 yards (168 passing + 272 rushing) | 5 TDs (3 pass, 2 rush) | 1 turnover | 26 first downs

Key Notes: Florida’s dominance in time of possession (34:42 to 25:18) and rush attempts (45 to 37) was the decisive edge. They were efficient in the red zone and committed only 1 turnover in a game where field position was controlled throughout.

Florida Gators Defensive Stats

4 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble + 1 fumble recovery, 6 tackles for loss for 24 yards, 57 combined tackles (43 solo, 14 assists), 2 fourth-down stops. The defense was particularly strong in the second half — no third-quarter points allowed and holding FSU to only 7 in the fourth.

Florida State Seminoles Offensive Stats

Passing: Travis Castellanos completed 17 of 28 passes for 240 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception with a 149.14 passer rating. His performance was efficient (149.14 rating) but came in a losing effort — his 2 TDs and 240 yards came from a team that was outmaneuvered in total yardage and field position.

Rushing: 37 attempts for 167 yards, 1 TD at 4.5 yards per carry. FSU could not move the ball on the ground effectively, and Miami kept them from establishing any consistent rushing attack.

Team Totals: 407 yards (240 passing + 167 rushing) | 3 TDs (2 pass, 1 rush) | 2 turnovers | 24 first downs

Key Notes: Florida State was outmatched in the trenches and on the clock. Their two fumbles and one interception (3 turnovers) versus Florida’s 1 turnover was a 2-turnover swing in a 19-point game — mathematically decisive. They also missed a 49-yard field goal attempt.

Florida State Seminoles Defensive Stats

2 sacks, 1 interception (22-yard return), 0 tackles for loss. The defense generated pressure (4 QB hits) but could not force consistent three-and-outs or create the additional scores Florida State needed to stay competitive against Florida’s clock control and ground dominance.

Key Takeaways

• No Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators head-to-head game is available in the current data window — both teams’ recent schedules do not overlap in the retrievable range.
• Texas Longhorns defeated Michigan 41–27 in the Citrus Bowl on December 31, 2025, with Arch Manning throwing for 221 yards and 2 TDs while rushing for an additional 60-yard touchdown that sealed the win in the fourth quarter.
• Texas’s ground game dominated Michigan throughout — 235 rushing yards at 7.1 yards per carry with 3 rushing TDs, establishing the tempo and controlling the clock from midway through the second quarter onward.
• Arch Manning’s 60-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter was the decisive individual play, giving Texas an insurmountable 38–27 lead with under 4 minutes remaining in the game.
• Texas’s defense recorded 3 sacks and an extraordinary 3 interceptions — every turnover was significant in a game where field position was at a premium, and the Longhorns’ takeaway advantage was the clear difference.
• Florida Gators defeated Florida State 40–21 on November 29, 2025, with a dominant ground game that rushed for 272 yards at 6.0 yards per carry and controlled the clock with 34:42 of possession time.
• DJ Lagway’s 154.22 passer rating on 15-of-24 passing (3 TDs, 1 INT) was one of the most efficient performances of the weekend, working within a system that prioritized the running game and short-range passing plays.
• Jalen Baugh scored 2 rushing touchdowns for Florida — a 22-yard TD in the third quarter and a 12-yard TD in the fourth — accounting for 2 of Florida’s 5 total scoring drives.
• Florida State’s 2 turnovers and 1 missed field goal attempt (49 yards) versus Florida’s 1 turnover was a 3-turnover advantage that directly contributed to a 19-point margin of victory in a game decided by field position and clock management.
• Both Texas (bowl-eligible and postseason-bound) and Florida (SEC rival contender) are in strong positions heading into the 2026 offseason, with the Longhorns validated by their bowl victory and the Gators improving with the rivalry win over in-state FSU.