Texas Longhorns Edge Tennessee Volunteers 20-17; Simmons Sets Sack Record
The No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns secured a 20-17 victory over the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville. Texas linebacker Colin Simmons recorded a program-record five sacks during the game, which was attended by President Donald Trump.
San Antonio, TX, September 26, 2026 —
The top-ranked Texas Longhorns achieved a narrow 20-17 victory against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in a contest held in Knoxville. The game saw a significant defensive performance from Texas linebacker Colin Simmons, who set a new program record by recording five sacks.
The attendance at the game included President Donald Trump, adding a notable figure to the event’s considerable audience. The closely contested match concluded with Texas securing their win by a three-point margin.
Specific details regarding the date of the game, the overall timeline of the season, or further statistics beyond Simmons’ record-breaking performance were not provided in the summary. The exact duration of the game or specific critical plays that led to the final score were also not detailed.
Colin Simmons’ achievement marks a new benchmark for the Texas Longhorns’ defensive unit. The record for sacks in a single game by a Texas player was previously held by [Program-record holder’s name not provided]. Further details on the nature of Simmons’ sacks or their impact on the game’s momentum are not available.
The competitive nature of the game, as indicated by the one-score difference, suggests a hard-fought contest between two highly ranked collegiate football programs. The presence of President Donald Trump underscores the national interest surrounding such high-profile sporting events.
Story summarized from the original created by Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press on www.ksat.com, see more information here.
