No. 1 Texas holds off Tennessee with late defensive stand
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns faced a tough challenge against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on September 26, winning 20-17. Texas struggled offensively, with multiple three-and-outs and 11 penalties totaling 115 yards. Despite these issues, the Longhorns' defense shined, recording 10 sacks, with Colin Simmons contributing five. A last-second chance for Tennessee was thwarted as Texas maintained its undefeated record.
- •Texas offense managed only three third-down conversions out of 12 attempts
- •Longhorns defense recorded 10 sacks, a school historic marker
- •Texas faced 115 penalty yards, disrupting their offensive flow
- •Colin Simmons tied a school record with five sacks in the game
- •Tennessee nearly pulled off a win with a last-second Hail Mary attempt
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Inside the Numbers: No. 1 Texas nearly beat itself against Tennessee
"The Longhorns continue to win ugly, but will that catch up to them eventually?
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