Colin Simmons Sets Program Sack Record as No. 1 Texas Edges No. 14 Tennessee
Colin Simmons set a program record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Charlotte, NC, September 26, 2026 —
In a significant collegiate football matchup, Colin Simmons made program history by recording 5 sacks during No. 1 Texas’s narrow 20-17 victory over No. 14 Tennessee. The game took place in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Simmons’ performance shattered the previous program record for sacks in a single game, marking a notable achievement for the No. 1 ranked Texas team. The defensive effort was crucial in securing the close win against a ranked opponent. The exact date of the game was not provided in the summary.
The final score indicates a tightly contested game, with Texas ultimately prevailing by a margin of three points. The details regarding the overall game flow, key plays beyond Simmons’ sacks, or the specific context of the game within a season were not included in the provided summary. However, the outcome positions No. 1 Texas favorably with this road victory against No. 14 Tennessee. Further details on the game’s implications for either team’s season or rankings were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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