Colin Simmons Ties Program-Record with 5 Sacks as No. 1 Texas Beats No. 14 Tennessee 20-17
Simmons finished with 5 sacks as Texas’ defense produced 10 and held off a late Tennessee rally after a penalty on his celebration.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks in a 20-17 victory over Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, though he drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for 'simulating using the restroom' after a second-quarter sack.
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian had emphasized emotional control before the game, yet Simmons mimed the gesture following his sack of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon, forcing officials to assess the 15-yard penalty that extended the Volunteers' drive.
- The penalty converted a fourth-and-29 situation into an automatic first down for Tennessee, yet Simmons' record-tying five sacks demonstrated his dominance despite the misstep in a road victory.
- Sarkisian briefly removed Simmons from the game to address the conduct, later stating, "I'm not going to give the guy the death penalty over an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty," while confirming discussion would resume Monday.
- Top-Ranked Texas remains undefeated at 4-0 and visits Oklahoma on October 10, while Simmons, a projected top NFL draft pick, navigates leadership expectations following the incident.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 Saturday with President Donald Trump on hand in the Longhorns’ first visit to Neyland Stadium.
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