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Missed wide open passes and a lackluster run defense spell ruin for Texas

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The Texas Longhorns fell to the Florida Gators in an embarrassing showing by quarterback Arch Manning and more in the Horns' SEC opener.

Arch Manning, George Gumbs Jr, Texas v Florida | James Gilbert/GettyImages

With almost no pass protection and, when the O-Line did decide to check into the game, overthrown passes by Texas quarterback Arch Manning, the Longhorns failed miserably in their SEC opener against the Florida Gators.

Texas, which was No. 9 in the country with a 3-1 overall record, visited the Gators, who were unranked and 1-3 on the season, for their first conference game of the season.