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Texas narrowly defeats Tennessee in close SEC matchup

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Texas narrowly defeats Tennessee in close SEC matchup

Summary

The Texas Longhorns secured a narrow 20-17 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Despite the win, Texas faced backlash for its performance, particularly regarding the offense's struggles, including finishing with only 262 total yards. Quarterback Arch Manning was pressured throughout the game, resulting in six sacks and one interception. Former Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho defended the team's performance, urging patience as Texas begins its SEC play, highlighting that the season is young and several players are first-year starters under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

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By the Numbers

•Texas finishes with 262 total yards against Tennessee.
•Arch Manning sacked six times, throwing one interception.
•Defense records 10 sacks, with Colin Simmons tying a program record.
•Texas remains undefeated, starting SEC play on a positive note.
•Emmanuel Acho critiques overreactions to Texas' offensive struggles.

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6:56 AMYahoo Sports — ‘People Are Overreacting Like Hell’ — Ex-Texas LB Emmanuel Acho Defends Steve Sarkisian Amid Backlash Over Close Win vs. Tennessee

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The Texas Longhorns walked out of Neyland Stadium with a 20-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers, but the victory did little to quiet the criticism around Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns’ offense. The No.
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