Texas football faces scrutiny over TikTok distractions during open week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Texas football, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, is in the spotlight following a narrow 20-17 victory against Tennessee. Coach Steve Sarkisian must address concerns regarding his players' social media behavior, as highlighted by recent penalties for vulgar celebrations. Running back Raleek Brown's crude celebration and Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct have prompted questions about the team's focus on football versus viral content. Sarkisian is tasked with redirecting attention back to the game rather than social media antics during this open week.
- •Texas won against Tennessee 20-17 in a closely contested game.
- •Players have faced penalties for distracting on-field behavior during celebrations.
- •Coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the need for player focus on football.
- •Texas has an open date this week to regroup and address these issues.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Texas has a $50M roster and a TikTok mindset. That's a Steve Sarkisian problem
"Texas doesn’t have a talent problem. It has a TikTok problem. Do the Longhorns want to be champions or content creators?
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