Texas Defeats Tennessee 20-17; Colin Simmons Ties Program Sack Record

Tyler Longview, TX, September 26, 2026 —

The top-ranked University of Texas football team secured a narrow victory over the No. 14 University of Tennessee Volunteers, with a final score of 20-17. The game took place in Knoxville, Tennessee.

A standout performance for Texas came from player Colin Simmons, who tied a program record by achieving five sacks during the contest. This defensive effort was crucial in the Longhorns’ win.

The specific details regarding the game’s timeline, other notable player statistics, coaching decisions, or the immediate aftermath of the game beyond the score and Simmons’ record were not provided in the summary. The exact number of games played in the season by either team, their overall season records following this matchup, or any context about the significance of this particular game within a larger tournament or season schedule were also not detailed.

The summary indicates that Texas was ranked number one entering the game, while Tennessee held the fourteenth position in the rankings. The game was held at Tennessee’s home stadium in Knoxville. The final margin of victory for Texas was three points.

Further information regarding potential player injuries, specific game-changing plays beyond Simmons’ sacks, or the impact of weather conditions, if any, was not made available in the provided trend summary. The exact nature of the program record tied by Colin Simmons, such as whether it was for a single game or an entire season, was also not specified.

Story summarized from the original created by TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.

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