Colin Simmons sets Texas sacks record with corrected stats
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Colin Simmons has officially set the Texas Longhorns' single-game sack record after a correction to his statistics following a game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Initially credited with five sacks, Simmons is now recognized for 5.5 sacks, surpassing Shane Dronett's previous record from 1990. The adjustment was made after a review determined Simmons made initial contact on a sack that was partially credited to teammate Hero Kanu. In that game, which took place on September 26, 2026, Simmons also recorded nine tackles, one forced fumble, and an additional quarterback hurry in the Longhorns' 20-17 victory.
- •Colin Simmons recorded 5.5 sacks against Tennessee.
- •Adjustment made after review of a fourth-quarter sack.
- •Previous record was 5 sacks by Shane Dronett in 1990.
- •Simmons had 9 tackles and a forced fumble in the game.
- •Texas won the game 20-17 on September 26, 2026.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Texas' Colin Simmons credited with an extra half sack vs. Tennessee, giving him school record
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Texas football: Colin Simmons solely claims Longhorns' sacks record after stat correction
"Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was credited Monday with an extra half-sack against Tennessee, bringing his game total to 5 1/2 and setting a new school record. Simmons was also penalized for a vulgar celebration after one of them when he mimicked using the bathroom. Texas officials said a review by Texas and Tennessee prompted a change in the box score for a fourth-quarter play.
"Texas and Tennessee have agreed to correct Colin Simmons' stats from this past Saturday's game. Simmons is now credited with 5.5 sacks against the Volunteers. That is a standalone record at Texas.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:12 AMTexas' Colin Simmons credited with an extra half sack vs. Tennessee, giving him school record
Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was credited Monday with an extra half-sack against Tennessee, bringing his game total to 5 1/2 and setting a new school record. Simmons was also penalized for a vulgar celebration after one of them when he mimicked using the bathroom. Texas officials said a review by Texas and Tennessee prompted a change in the box score for a fourth-quarter play.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 12:37 AMTexas football: Colin Simmons solely claims Longhorns' sacks record after stat correction
Texas and Tennessee have agreed to correct Colin Simmons' stats from this past Saturday's game. Simmons is now credited with 5.5 sacks against the Volunteers. That is a standalone record at Texas.
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