DJ Lagway, Florida get upset victory over Arch Manning, No. 9 Texas
As Texas visits Florida on Saturday, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. Arch Manning and DJ Lagway received plenty of chatter during the preseason, and they’re both looking to shake up-and-down starts.
Manning enters Saturday’s game at The Swamp with 888 passing yards and nine touchdowns, to three interceptions, with 123 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Lagway, meanwhile, has thrown for 690 yards and five touchdowns to start the year, but struggled mightily last time out against LSU with five interceptions.
On3 is tracking the showdown between Texas and Florida with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the Week 6 game.
Final: Florida 29, Texas 21
10/04/2025 06:07:47 PMDespite a late charge from Texas, Florida was able to hang on and get the upset victory, 29-21. It marks another monster victory for Billy Napier and the Gators, who improve to 2-3 on the season.
4Q: Florida 29, Texas 21
10/04/2025 05:50:09 PMAfter the turnover, Texas was able to get back on the scoreboard after a five-play, 69-yard drive. Tre Wisner scored for the second time in the game to make it a 29-21 game in a crucial drive for the Longhorns if they wanted to avoid an upset.
DJ Lagway picked off, Texas takes it right back
10/04/2025 05:36:32 PMDJ Lagway got hit as he threw, and Michael Taaffe was there to pick it off. That gave Texas the ball right back after less than a minute.
Manning intercepted again
10/04/2025 05:32:07 PMFor the second time in as many drives, Arch Manning threw an interception. He was looking for DeAndre Moore, but Devin Moore was there to pick it off with 7:33 left to go in the fourth quarter.
Jordan Castell picks off Arch Manning
10/04/2025 05:18:36 PMLooking to find a spark on offense and erase a double-digit deficit, Arch Manning threw his first interception of the game. Jordan Castell was there to pick it off and give Florida the ball back with 13:06 remaining in Saturday’s game.
End 3Q: Florida 29, Texas 14
10/04/2025 05:10:27 PMFlorida has all the momentum following Dallas Wilson’s 55-yard touchdown and takes a 29-14 lead into the fourth quarter. Texas will face a 2nd and 4 after the timeout, looking to make a late surge and avoid an upset.
Dallas Wilson scores highlight-reel TD
10/04/2025 05:06:38 PMFor the second time in Saturday’s game, Dallas Wilson caught a touchdown pass – and he had to force his way in this time. He bullied his way into the end zone, fighting off Texas DB Jelani McDonald on his way to the 55-yard score to make it a 29-14 Florida lead.
Arch Manning finds Ryan Wingo for long TD
10/04/2025 05:00:32 PMDown 15 points in the third quarter, Arch Manning led Texas down the field for a crucial scoring drive. It included a 15-yard scramble, an 18-yard pass to Emmett Mosley V and, finally, a 38-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo for the score. That cut the deficit to 22-14 with 2:43 left in the quarter.
3Q: Florida 22, Texas 7
10/04/2025 04:48:35 PMAfter three straight punts. to start the second half – two from Texas and one from Florida – the Gators got a score. Trey Smack hit a 38-yard field goal to extend the UF lead to 22-7 with 5:37 remaining in the third quarter.
Halftime: Florida 19, Texas 7
10/04/2025 04:06:17 PMFlorida took total control in the first half of Saturday’s game against Texas and led 19-7 heading into halftime. The Gators had 263 yards of offense while holding the Longhorns to just 87. DJ Lagway was efficient, going 13-of-17 for 150 yards and a touchdown while Jadan Baugh led the rushing attack with 65 yards and a touchdown.
Florida gets a blocked-punt safety
10/04/2025 03:51:10 PMAfter the defense forced a Texas three-and-out, Florida got a huge special teams play. Jackson Wade broke through to block the Longhorns punt, which resulted in a safety after the ball went out the back of the end zone. That made it a 19-7 lead for Florida, which will get the ball back.
Dallas Wilson hauls in first career TD
10/04/2025 03:45:58 PMOn the 10th play of the drive, Florida got back on the board. DJ Lagway connected with Dallas Wilson, who hauled in the 13-yard score for his first career touchdown to extend the Gators lead to 17-7 with less than five minutes remaining until halftime.
Arch Manning connects with Tre Wisner, Texas capitalizes
10/04/2025 03:31:17 PMTexas was able to capitalize on the turnover, thanks in large part to a 33-yard pass from Arch Manning to Parker Livingstone. Manning then hit Tre Wisner for a 6-yard touchdown to cut the Florida lead to 10-7.
Texas recovers Florida fumble
10/04/2025 03:28:34 PMHayden Hansen fumbled after catching a 20-yard pass from DJ Lagway, and Texas’ Ty’Anthony Smith was there to recover. The Longhorns will take over at the Florida 45-yard line after the turnover.
DJ Lagway re-enters
10/04/2025 03:24:02 PMDJ Lagway spent roughly four minutes in the injury tent, ESPN’s Kris Budden said on the broadcast. He re-entered the game as Florida came back onto the field after forcing a Texas punt.
End 1Q: Florida 10, Texas 0
10/04/2025 03:14:23 PMIt was all Florida through the first quarter en route to a 10-0 lead. The Gators totaled 148 yards of offense, including 94 on the ground, on their first two drives. Texas will face 3rd and 2 to start the second quarter.
DJ Lagway to the injury tent
10/04/2025 03:13:10 PMAfter appearing to favor his leg on Florida’s field goal drive, DJ Lagway headed to the injury tent. He spoke with Gators coach Billy Napier for an extended period of time before entering.
1Q: Florida 10, Texas 0
10/04/2025 03:10:22 PMFlorida’s drive stalled in the red zone, which meant the Gators sent out the field goal unit. Trey Smack’s 34-yard attempt was true as UF extended its lead to 10-0 over Texas.
Florida strikes first
10/04/2025 02:48:15 PMMarching down the field on the game’s opening drive, Jadan Baugh got Florida on the board. He took the five-yard carry into the end zone for the touchdown as the Gators struck first, taking a 7-0 lead with 7:58 left in the first quarter.
Coin toss
10/04/2025 02:33:41 PMTexas won the toss and chose to defer to the second half. Florida will receive the opening kickoff to start Saturday’s game.
Injury update: Malik Muhammad ruled out
10/04/2025 02:16:00 PMTexas defensive back Malik Muhammad was in street clothes pregame, according to Inside Texas, meaning he is out for Saturday’s game. He was listed as a game-time decision on the SEC availability report.
Pregame: Texas at Florida
10/04/2025 02:12:09 PMAhead of kickoff, Texas is a 4.5-point favorite against Florida, according to BetMGM. The over-under is also at 42.5.
Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN
Announcers: Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick
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