Texas struggles on first down in close game against Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
No. 1 Texas Longhorns faced Tennessee Volunteers on September 26, 2026, winning a challenging game. Texas scored a touchdown on their first drive but struggled offensively thereafter, managing only 20 points due to penalties and poor execution on first downs. The team's ability to maintain momentum declined, leading to six three-and-outs and sapping offensive production. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted issues across multiple position groups that affected performance. Upcoming matchups will be critical for the Longhorns to address these performance flaws.
- •Texas scored a touchdown on the first drive, then struggled offensively.
- •The Longhorns committed multiple penalties, losing offensive momentum.
- •Texas averaged only 1.7 yards per carry, complicating drives.
- •Coach Sarkisian emphasized overall team execution failures.
- •Texas finished the game with six three-and-outs.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Unpacking the first-down struggles for Texas vs. Tennessee
"The Longhorns struggled on offense for much of the game because of poor first-down execution.
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