Texas remains No. 1 after narrow win over Tennessee in SEC opener
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Texas Longhorns defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 20-17 on September 26, 2026, in an SEC matchup at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Despite a close contest, Texas held on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll after previously defeating then-No. 1 Ohio State. Heading into a bye week, Texas boasts a 4-0 record and is set to face Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on October 10. In other rankings changes, Florida soared from No. 21 to No. 8 following a strong win against Ole Miss.
- •Texas wins 20-17 against Tennessee in SEC opener.
- •Longhorns maintain No. 1 ranking in AP Top 25 poll.
- •Next matchup is against Oklahoma on October 10.
- •Florida rises to No. 8 after beating Ole Miss.
- •Texas A&M falls out of the rankings after loss to LSU.
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"Going into the bye week before the Red River Rivalry game, Texas football holds its top spot in the AP poll.
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