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Colin Simmons flagged for taunting after sack on Vols QB Brandon

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Colin Simmons flagged for taunting after sack on Vols QB Brandon

Summary

Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after his celebration following a sack of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon during Saturday's game. Simmons mimicked a 'peeing' gesture, resulting in a 15-yard penalty. The game so far has seen Texas' defense limit the Vols to three points in the first half and the Longhorns scoring the only touchdown. Early in the third quarter, Tennessee returned a punt for a touchdown to tie the game at 10, before Texas regained the lead with a field goal.

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By the Numbers

•Simmons performed a celebration after sacking Brandon.
•His actions led to a 15-yard penalty for taunting.
•Texas' defense has limited Tennessee to three points.
•Tennessee tied the game with a third-quarter punt return touchdown.
•Texas regained the lead with a field goal in the third quarter.

Latest Updates

7:42 PMESPN — Horns' Simmons flagged for miming urinating on field after sack
6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football: Colin Simmons flagged after simulating a bathroom break after sack
6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football star flagged for taunting after ‘peeing’ on Vols QB

What they're saying

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Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct in Saturday's game against Tennessee. It was explained that Simmons simulated using the restroom during his celebration.
— Yahoo Sports

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Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for "simulating using the restroom" after sacking Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon.
— ESPNby Alex Scarborough