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Tennessee falls to Texas 20-17 in closely contested matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Tennessee falls to Texas 20-17 in closely contested matchup

Summary

The Tennessee Volunteers lost to No. 1 Texas Longhorns 20-17 on September 26 at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee fell short despite a late rally, which included an incomplete Hail Mary attempt. The first half saw struggles from Tennessee's offensive line, with quarterback Faizon Brandon leaving briefly due to injury. The Longhorns scored first and maintained a lead throughout most of the game. Tennessee's Qua Moss tied the game with a punt return touchdown, but Texas pulled away late, ultimately sealing the win despite Tennessee's final score with 1:21 remaining.

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•Tennessee scored a late touchdown but failed to convert a Hail Mary attempt.
•Texas had a strong defensive showing with 10 sacks, including five from Colin Simmons.
•Faizon Brandon passed for 145 yards and one touchdown despite injury concerns.
•Tennessee's ground game struggled, managing only 70 rushing yards on 44 carries.
•The game featured multiple lead changes, showcasing competitive back-and-forth play.

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The Tennessee Volunteers made things close late, but it wasn’t enough, as they fell to the No. 1 Texas Longhorns 20-17 on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee rallied in the final minutes and got a Hail Mary into the end zone, but it fell incomplete. It was a brutal day on the offensive side […]
— Yahoo Sports

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