Tramell Jones Jr. Leads Florida To 27-24 Upset Over Texas
In Austin, Texas, Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. achieved his first career start by leading the Gators to a 27-24 upset victory over the No. 7 ranked Texas Longhorns.
Dothan, AL, October 17, 2026 —
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. made his first career start in Austin, Texas, and led the Gators to a 27-24 upset victory over the No. 7-ranked Texas Longhorns.
The result marked a milestone for Jones, who achieved his first start while guiding Florida to a three-point win over a highly ranked opponent. The available information identifies the final score and the teams, but does not provide details about how the game unfolded or how Jones contributed on individual plays.
No date for the game was provided. The information also does not specify the competition or season, the scoring by quarter, individual statistics, or the circumstances that led to Jones receiving the start. Florida’s opponent was identified as the No. 7-ranked Texas Longhorns, but no ranking source or ranking date was given.
The victory was described as an upset. Further details about the teams’ records, the lead changes, or the decisive moments were not included, so the available account does not establish what factors shaped the outcome beyond the final score and Jones’s role as the starting quarterback.
Jones’s first career start and Florida’s 27-24 win over Texas are the central facts in the account. Additional information about the game and the quarterback’s performance was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
