Tramell Jones Jr. Leads Florida to 27-24 Upset at Texas

Lubbock, TX, October 17, 2026 —

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. led his team to a 27-24 upset victory over No. 7 Texas in Austin, Texas, in his first career start. The result gave Florida a three-point win over the highly ranked Longhorns.

The available information identifies Jones as the leader of Florida’s effort but does not provide his passing or rushing statistics, or describe how the points were scored. It also does not say which plays or players proved decisive, or how the lead changed during the game.

The game date and competition were not provided. No details were included about the teams’ records, the circumstances surrounding Jones’ first start, or the reactions from either team. The information also does not specify whether the result affected either team’s standing or postseason prospects.

What is established is the final score, the location and the significance of the matchup as described in the summary: Florida won 27-24 on the road against No. 7 Texas, with Jones making his first career start at quarterback. Further detail about the game and its broader implications was not available in the provided account.

Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.

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