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Colin Simmons named Bednarik Award semifinalist for Longhorns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Colin Simmons named Bednarik Award semifinalist for Longhorns

Summary

Colin Simmons, a standout defensive player for the Texas Longhorns, has been named one of 18 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award. Despite being sidelined due to injury, Simmons has recorded 10.5 sacks and 25 total tackles in just seven games this season. He ranks among the top five players nationally in sacks and tackles for loss. This accolade is significant for Simmons, who hopes to follow in the footsteps of past Longhorns semifinalists like Anthony Hill Jr. and Jahdae Barron. As Texas looks ahead to the playoffs, Simmons' performance will be critical in their quest for a national title.

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•Colin Simmons named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
•Simmons has 10.5 sacks and 25 total tackles in 2026.
•He ranks top five nationally in sacks and tackles for loss.
•Texas defense ranks seventh in team passing efficiency.
•Simmons aims to help Texas in upcoming playoff games.

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1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns star named Bednarik Award semifinalist

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Despite missing time due to injury, Colin Simmons has moved closer to a national honor. The All-American is a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award.
— Yahoo Sports

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