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Tennessee football ranked No. 17 after loss to Texas in Week 4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Tennessee football ranked No. 17 after loss to Texas in Week 4

Summary

Tennessee football is ranked No. 17 in the latest AP Poll following a 20-17 loss to Texas at Neyland Stadium on September 27, 2026. The game marked Tennessee's first SEC defeat of the season, dropping their record to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the conference. Head coach Josh Heupel expressed disappointment in his team's execution, acknowledging the effort but emphasizing the need for improvement across the board. The AP Poll rankings were released after Week 4 games, with Texas maintaining their position at No. 1.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee falls to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the SEC.
•Texas improves to 4-0 with the win at Neyland Stadium.
•Heupel highlights the need for better execution and improvement.
•Tennessee holds the No. 17 spot in the AP Poll.
•Texas remains ranked No. 1 in the latest AP Poll.

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