Colin Simmons Matches Program Record With Five Sacks as Top-Ranked Texas Tops No. 14 Tennessee
Colin Simmons tied a program record with five sacks in Knoxville, Tennessee, as top-ranked Texas defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17.
Amarillo, TX, September 26, 2026 —
In a significant defensive performance, Colin Simmons of the top-ranked Texas Longhorns achieved a program milestone, tying a record with five sacks during the team’s road victory against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers. The game took place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The final score saw Texas emerge victorious over Tennessee with a margin of 20-17.
Simmons’s five sacks represent a notable individual achievement within the context of the program’s history. The specifics of the program record being tied were not detailed in the provided summary. This performance was a key factor in Texas securing the win over a ranked opponent.
The overall game resulted in a close contest, with Texas ultimately prevailing by three points. The defensive efforts, highlighted by Simmons’s record-tying performance, were instrumental in the outcome. Further details regarding the game’s progression or other statistical highlights were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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