Texas and Tennessee clash amid anthem controversy in Knoxville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee faced off on September 28 in Knoxville, resulting in a closely fought 20-17 game. The matchup, the first at on-campus Neyland Stadium, drew over 100,000 fans and featured high-stakes pregame elements, including a presidential visit and military flyover. A national anthem performance became a focal point of social media debate due to its unusual delivery, heightening the rivalry's significance. Despite the pregame chaos, the game remained the primary focus, with Texas leading at halftime and Tennessee staging a late comeback effort.
- •Texas leads at halftime 10-3.
- •Tennessee ties the game with a 57-yard punt return.
- •Texas extends lead with a touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
- •Tennessee scores a late touchdown but falls short.
- •105,000 fans attended the game at Neyland Stadium.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Texas-Tennessee anthem backlash adds drama to rivalry weekend
"Texas-Tennessee delivered a 20-17 thriller after anthem backlash and Ella Langley’s Knoxville moment added extra drama to rivalry weekend.
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