Texas edges Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville to improve to 4-0

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Texas edges Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville to improve to 4-0
Summary

Texas secured a narrow 20-17 victory over Tennessee in Knoxville, advancing their record to 4-0. The Longhorns' defense was a standout, recording 10 sacks and limiting Tennessee's rushing attack to just 70 yards. However, Texas struggled offensively, with the offensive line allowing six sacks and committing 11 penalties. A late touchdown drive from quarterback Manning helped seal the win. Going forward, Texas will rely on improvements in their offensive play as they face multiple ranked opponents in the upcoming games.

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  • •Texas records 10 sacks and allows 70 rushing yards in win.
  • •Texas commits 11 penalties totaling 115 yards during the game.
  • •Manning leads a crucial late touchdown drive for Texas.
  • •Longhorns face six ranked opponents in upcoming games.
  • •Mental toughness displayed by Texas in overcoming challenges during the game.
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  • 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Five things we learned from Texas after 20-17 win over Tennessee
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Texas just moved to 4-0, beating Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville. The offense left much to be desired but the Texas defense is championship caliber.

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