Upsets Proceed with Florida Surprising No. 9 Texas within the Swamp

DJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, each to a real freshman making his faculty debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 on Saturday to finish a three-game skid.

Arch Manning and the Longhorns (3-2, 0-1 Southeastern Convention) had an opportunity within the remaining minute thanks partly to a defensive penalty, however he threw incomplete deep and was sacked twice.

Florida (2-3, 1-1) loved its first victory since beating Lengthy Island within the season opener.

Lagway regarded higher than he had in 4 earlier begins this season, and Dallas Wilson had lots to do with it. The Tampa native confirmed velocity, arms and arguably essentially the most physicality of any Florida receiver in years.

Wilson’s 55-yard TD catch late within the third quarter was one of the vital spectacular performs within the Swamp since Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin dominated opponents commonly.

Wilson tossed apart cornerback Kobe Black on the line of scrimmage, spun out of the grasp of security Jelani McDonald, tiptoed the sideline, ran via McDonald’s second try at a sort out after which powered via security Michael Taaffe on the purpose line.

Wilson completed with six catches for 111 yards. It was one of the best debut for a freshman receiver at Florida in program historical past. Wilson was the star of Florida’s spring sport in April however injured his left foot early in fall camp and spent weeks in a strolling boot.

He lastly returned to observe throughout Florida’s off week and supplied the jolt the Gators wanted to finish a three-game slide during which they scored 16, 10 and seven factors.

Texas struggled to seek out consistency in entrance of a hostile crowd of 90,714. Manning was hurried and harassed all afternoon. He threw for 263 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Manning was sacked seven occasions behind a line that bought bullied with out blitzes in Texas’ first go to to Gainesville since 1940.

Ballot implications

Texas will certainly tumble out of the highest 10 within the subsequent AP High 25 Faculty Soccer Ballot.

The takeaway

Texas: The Longhorns have been one of the vital disappointing groups in faculty soccer. The preseason No. 1 misplaced at Ohio State to open the season, wasn’t sharp in wins towards San Jose State and Sam Houston State, and now this.

Florida: The Gators might have discovered one thing throughout their off week. Lagway confirmed vital enchancment, and Florida’s go rush was dominant for the primary time this season.

Up subsequent

Texas faces nemesis and fifth-ranked Oklahoma within the Pink River Rivalry in Dallas subsequent Saturday.

Florida goes on the highway to face No. 6 Texas A&M subsequent Saturday.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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