Top-Ranked Texas Edges Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville; Simmons Ties Program Record with Five Sacks
Top-ranked Texas defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville, with Texas linebacker Colin Simmons tying a program record with five sacks during the game. The match also saw President Donald Trump in attendance.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 26, 2026 — The top-ranked University of Texas football team secured a narrow victory over No. 14 Tennessee with a final score of 20-17. The game took place in Knoxville.
A standout performance for Texas came from linebacker Colin Simmons, who achieved a significant milestone by tying a program record. Simmons recorded five sacks during the contest, a notable contribution to his team’s defensive effort.
The attendance at the game included President Donald Trump, marking a high-profile presence at the collegiate sporting event.
The specifics of how the game unfolded beyond the final score and the standout defensive performance by Simmons were not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
