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Texas Longhorns claim narrow victory over Tennessee Volunteers, improve to 4-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Texas Longhorns claim narrow victory over Tennessee Volunteers, improve to 4-0

Summary

The Texas Longhorns secured a 20-17 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers, improving their season record to 4-0. The game featured intense physicality with eight players needing to be carted off the field. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized his team's toughness post-game and reiterated earlier comments about Florida and Mississippi State's capabilities in the SEC. Star edge rusher Colin Simmons performed, tying a program record with five sacks but received an unsportsmanlike penalty for a celebration. Texas aims to maintain its momentum amidst ongoing challenges in the conference schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Texas improves to 4-0 following a 20-17 win over Tennessee.
•Match featured significant physicality with multiple injuries.
•Steve Sarkisian highlights strengths of Florida and Mississippi State.
•Colin Simmons records five sacks, ties program record.
•Texas plans to minimize penalties and enhance performance moving forward.

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8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Texas: Steve Sarkisian gots full 'I told you so' on Florida, Mississippi State breakouts

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The Texas Longhorns improved their record to 4-0 in the 2026 college football season after a narrow 20-17 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers. This hard-fought matchup was marked by a flurry of big hits, resulting in eight opposing players being carted off the field. After the game, head coach Steve Sarkisian defended his team’s toughness , […] The post Texas: Steve Sarkisian gots full 'I told you so' on Florida, Mississippi State breakouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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