No. 1 Texas Secures Narrow Victory Over No. 14 Tennessee; Linebacker Colin Simmons Sets Program Sacks Record
No. 1 Texas narrowly defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17, with Texas linebacker Colin Simmons tying a program record by recording five sacks in the game.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 26, 2026 —
In a closely contested matchup, the No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns secured a narrow 20-17 victory against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers.
The game saw a standout performance from Texas linebacker Colin Simmons, who tied a program record by recording five sacks during the contest. This defensive effort was instrumental in the Longhorns’ ability to hold off the Volunteers.
The final score indicated a three-point margin, highlighting the competitive nature of the game between the two ranked teams. Details regarding the specific timing of Simmons’ sacks or other game statistics beyond the final score and his record-tying performance were not provided in the summary.
The outcome places No. 1 Texas further ahead in rankings following the win, while No. 14 Tennessee experiences a defeat. Further details on the game’s progression, key plays, or other individual statistics were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by By TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
