Texas holds No. 1 spot after victory over Tennessee

Texas Longhorns defeated No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers 20-17 in Knoxville on September 26, 2026. This victory keeps Texas at the top of both the Coaches Poll and the AP Poll for a third consecutive week. While they lost a first-place vote in the Coaches Poll, they gained four in the AP Poll against second-ranked Georgia. Tennessee fell to No. 17 in both polls following this loss. Looking ahead, Texas has a bye week before facing Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl.

• 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Texas remains No. 1 in both polls