Texas football addresses penalties during their bye week before Oklahoma clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 1, prepare for a bye week after a 20-17 victory against Tennessee on September 26, 2026. Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the need to fix excessive penalties that could jeopardize their season. Two incidents involving players Colin Simmons and Raleek Brown overshadowed the team's performance, prompting internal discussions about team culture and decision-making. Sarkisian aims to reinforce proper behavior ahead of their next game against Oklahoma on October 10.
- •Texas defeats Tennessee 20-17 to remain unbeaten.
- •Simmons and Brown's actions raise concerns over team discipline.
- •Sarkisian plans to address penalties during the bye week.
- •Texas will play Oklahoma on October 10.
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"What does No. 1 Texas need to work on this week? Top of the list is to fix the mindless penalties we saw in Tennessee before they come back to break the season.
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