Colin Simmons Ties Program-Record with 5 Sacks as No. 1 Texas Beats No. 14 Tennessee
Simmons also forced a fumble and drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a celebration that went viral.
- On Saturday, top-ranked Texas defeated Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville, with defensive end Colin Simmons tying the Longhorns' single-game record of five sacks. Simmons also drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for "simulating using the restroom" during a celebration.
- The controversial gesture occurred in the second quarter after Simmons sacked quarterback Faizon Brandon for a 16-yard loss. Officials flagged the defensive end for "simulating using the restroom," which granted Tennessee an automatic first down and extended their drive.
- Simmons' five-sack performance matched the program record set by Shane Dronett in 1990. The dominant defensive display helped the Longhorns limit Tennessee to 221 total yards while the Texas defense combined for 10 sacks throughout the contest.
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian briefly removed Simmons to address the incident, labeling the celebration a "bad football play." Simmons publicly apologized after the game, saying, "I apologize for the celebration," and called it a regrettable mistake.
- Following the victory, the Longhorns move to 4-0 while Simmons solidifies his status as a projected top pick in the 2027 NFL draft. Coach Sarkisian emphasized the team must improve discipline to avoid costly penalties in future matchups.
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Top 25 college football: Simmons ties program record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee
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By Field Level Media Sep 26 (Field Level Media) - Colin Simmons tied the school record with five sacks and Raleek Brown rushed for two touchdowns as top-ranked Texas notched a 20-17 victory over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday afternoon in the Southeastern Conference opener [...]
NCAA football scores: Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee
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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Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee
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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