Florida Ended Texas' Playoff Hopes Last Year. Now the Gators Come to DKR and Texas Wants Revenge

The Gators are coming to DKR and Texas owes them one. Florida won 29-21 in Gainesville last year, a loss that knocked the Horns out of playoff contention. Now both teams are coming off losses, and the question is who needs this one more. On this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, Nick Shuley is joined by Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, Rod Babers, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills and Mark Higgins to break down the matchup: Why Florida’s young secondary (129th nationally in passing yards allowed) could be the week Arch Manning and the passing game break out Whether Texas should lean on its 10 personnel package and get Jermaine Bishop more involved Arch’s internal clock, the missing screen game, and how to find a run game How Muschamp’s defense handles one of the most creative offenses in the country Stopping the Florida run game and making the quarterback beat you The Gatorade story, with a Longhorn twist Special teams, key stats, and the crew’s score predictions Texas vs Florida kicks off at 11:00 AM on ABC. Drop your score prediction in the comments, and like and subscribe for more Longhorn football coverage all season long. 0:00 Intro: Revenge week vs Florida 1:17 Series history and season records 3:41 Texas offense vs Florida defense 4:15 Attacking Florida’s young secondary 8:17 Should Texas use more 10 personnel? 9:43 What South Carolina exposed on film 10:44 Is explosive plays this offense’s identity? 12:29 Is Arch holding the ball too long? 14:02 Should Arch run more? The Josh Allen debate 15:24 Hot reads, outlets and taking what’s there 17:35 Where did the screen game go? 19:58 Texas needs a run game 21:15 Too many weapons? Sark’s play-calling debate 23:55 Texas defense vs Florida offense 25:58 Inside Florida’s creative offense 28:20 How Florida ran wild on Ole Miss 31:36 Most carries in a game, plus old Longhorn stories 33:46 Make Florida a drop-back team 34:49 Why Vernell Brown III matters 36:07 Gator alumni segment: the Gatorade story 37:41 The fried food argument 41:00 Special teams 42:46 Key stats 43:14 Score predictions 45:45 Sumrall’s son leaves early 46:39 Outro Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley. 3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football, offering a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 Acres. Whether you’re a die-hard Longhorn fan or new to the scene, our show provides unparalleled insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns of games, players, and strategies. Meet Our Team: Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights.  Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles.  Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development.  Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis. Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge. Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports. 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