Texas survives Tennessee with 20-17 win, sparking cigar celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Texas defeated Tennessee 20-17 on the road, marking their 4-0 record this season. Despite the victory, critics highlighted Texas' struggles, including 11 penalties and allowing quarterback Arch Manning to be sacked six times. Coach Steve Sarkisian defended the team's performance and tradition of celebrating wins with cigars, despite the messy nature of the game. The Longhorns now face questions about consistency as they look ahead to future opponents.
- •Texas improves to 4-0 this season with the win against Tennessee.
- •The Longhorns committed 11 penalties during the game.
- •Arch Manning was sacked six times in the matchup.
- •Sarkisian responded to critics claiming the team showed 'softness'.
- •Texas' defense recorded 10 sacks against Tennessee's freshman quarterback.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Texas football lit cigars. This performance should've set off alarms | Opinion
"Cigar smoke filled Texas’ locker room. Steve Sarkisian described it as the “tradition” after winning at Neyland Stadium. Huh?
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