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Texas holds off Tennessee 20-17 in close contest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:56 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Texas holds off Tennessee 20-17 in close contest
Summary

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville on September 26. The game featured injuries to several Tennessee players, including quarterback Faizon Brandon, who left early but returned later. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian responded to criticisms of his team's toughness after the match, pointing to the physicality displayed. The Longhorns' defense recorded 10 sacks, with Collin Simmons achieving a personal record of five sacks. Texas is set for a bye week before facing Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on October 11.

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  • •Texas wins 20-17 against Tennessee in Knoxville.
  • •Faizon Brandon exits early due to a shoulder injury but returns later.
  • •Texas defense achieves 10 sacks, a key performance indicator.
  • •Sarkisian addresses toughness comments after the game.
  • •Texas has a bye week before the Red River Rivalry against Oklahoma.
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  • 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian says Tennessee's injuries prove Texas isn't 'soft'
What they're saying
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The Longhorns head coach had some choice words for how one coach described his team this week.

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