Texas tops Tennessee 20-17 behind defense despite Simmons penalty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
No. 1 Texas secured a 20-17 victory over No. 14 Tennessee on September 26, 2026, at Neyland Stadium. Colin Simmons, a key defensive player, recorded five sacks but also committed a pivotal unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The Longhorns' offense struggled, with Arch Manning completing 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards under heavy pressure. Texas improved to 4-0 this season and will face Oklahoma next after a bye week.
- •Colin Simmons had five sacks in the win against Tennessee.
- •Arch Manning passed for 201 yards but faced frequent sacks.
- •The Longhorns committed four penalties for 40 yards in the first quarter.
- •Texas is off next week before facing Oklahoma in Dallas.
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"The defense for No. 1 Texas stymied Tennessee in Saturday's 20-17 win, and one costly mental mistake aside, looks ready to shut down the rest of the nation.
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