Texas sacks Faizon Brandon 10 times in Tennessee football loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Tennessee faced No. 1 Texas on September 26, suffering a 20-17 loss in a game marked by offensive struggles. Quarterback Faizon Brandon was sacked 10 times, a record for Texas. Coach Josh Heupel noted issues with the offensive line and Brandon's decision-making. Brandon entered the game with a shoulder injury but returned to complete 17 of 29 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown.
- •Faizon Brandon was sacked 10 times by Texas defenders.
- •Colin Simmons recorded a school-record five sacks against Brandon.
- •Tennessee's offensive line struggled, particularly after losing left guard Wendell Moe.
- •Brandon completed a late 30-yard touchdown pass to Mike Matthews.
- •Tennessee will face Auburn on October 3 at Neyland Stadium.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s to blame for 10 Texas sacks of Faizon Brandon in Tennessee football loss?
"Texas sacked Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon 10 times, the second-most in school history. Was Brandon, the offensive line or coaches at fault?
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