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Final TEX 20 – 17 TENN
Saturday 2026-09-26 12:00 · Neyland Stadium
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Tennessee · home
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What the news says about this game

Texas (No. 1) defeated Tennessee (No. 14) 20-17 on Saturday, 2026-09-26, in Knoxville in their first meeting at Neyland Stadium since 1969. Texas' stout defensive performance was dominant, with Colin Simmons tying the Texas program record with five sacks. The Longhorns' elite pass rush proved too much for Tennessee's offense to overcome, despite playing in the electric home environment.

read 2026-09-27 01:04 UTC ·

What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
TEXColin SimmonsmoreTied program record with five sacks, delivering dominant defensive performance decisive in Texas' victory; drew unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
TENNFaizon BrandonunchangedTrue freshman QB faced elite Texas defense; game reports did not detail his specific performance metrics.

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TEX Texas rides stout defensive performance to hold off Vols
Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 on Saturday in the Longhorns' first visit to Neyland Stadium.
2026-09-27
TENN Texas rides stout defensive performance to hold off Vols
Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 on Saturday in the Longhorns' first visit to Neyland Stadium.
2026-09-27
TEX Texas' UT jab at Tennessee leads top trolls of college football Week 4
Texas left Knoxville with a parting shot at its hosts centered on the two schools' shared UT acronym.
2026-09-27
TEX No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks with Trump watching
— The top-ranked Texas Longhorns knew just how to celebrate their latest win over Tennessee after their first visit to Neyland Stadium.
2026-09-26
TENN No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks with Trump watching
— The top-ranked Texas Longhorns knew just how to celebrate their latest win over Tennessee after their first visit to Neyland Stadium.
2026-09-26
TEX Texas' Colin Simmons apologizes for miming urinating on field
Texas star defensive end Colin Simmons apologized for drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for 'simulating using the restroom' in the first half of Saturday's win at Tennessee.
2026-09-26
TENN Texas' Colin Simmons apologizes for miming urinating on field
Texas star defensive end Colin Simmons apologized for drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for 'simulating using the restroom' in the first half of Saturday's win at Tennessee.
2026-09-26
TEX Tennessee HC drills 25-yard crossbar throw, wins $100,000 for charity
Tennessee HC drills 25-yard crossbar throw, wins $100,000 for charity
2026-09-26
TENN Tennessee HC drills 25-yard crossbar throw, wins $100,000 for charity
Tennessee HC drills 25-yard crossbar throw, wins $100,000 for charity
2026-09-26
TEX Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Game Highlights
Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Game Highlights
2026-09-26
TENN Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Game Highlights
Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Game Highlights
2026-09-26
TEX Marty & McGee's must win matchups in Week 4
Marty & McGee explain the postseason implications at play for Oklahoma and Auburn in Week 4 as Smith declares he's " completely flummoxed by what's going on with A&M."
2026-09-26
TEX Tennessee fan makes kick barefoot to win $1.5 million on 'College GameDay'
Tennessee fan makes kick barefoot to win $1.5 million on 'College GameDay'
2026-09-26
TENN Tennessee fan makes kick barefoot to win $1.5 million on 'College GameDay'
Tennessee fan makes kick barefoot to win $1.5 million on 'College GameDay'
2026-09-26
TEX Nick Saban taunts Tennessee crowd during 'College GameDay'
Nick Saban taunts Tennessee crowd during 'College GameDay'
2026-09-26
TENN Nick Saban taunts Tennessee crowd during 'College GameDay'
Nick Saban taunts Tennessee crowd during 'College GameDay'
2026-09-26
TEX Tennessee, Texas fans re-create wedding on ‘College GameDay’
Tennessee, Texas fans re-create wedding on ‘College GameDay’
2026-09-26
TENN Tennessee, Texas fans re-create wedding on ‘College GameDay’
Tennessee, Texas fans re-create wedding on ‘College GameDay’
2026-09-26
TEX Tennessee and Texas battle for UT rights, SEC orange, Manning loyalty
The Vols and Horns haven't met since 1969, but there's still plenty of history in this matchup.
2026-09-26
TENN Tennessee and Texas battle for UT rights, SEC orange, Manning loyalty
The Vols and Horns haven't met since 1969, but there's still plenty of history in this matchup.
2026-09-26
TEX McGee Essay: Who is the real UT?
SEC Network's Ryan McGee takes a look at how Texas and Tennessee share the same two letters but the competition will be at an all-time high.
2026-09-26
TENN McGee Essay: Who is the real UT?
SEC Network's Ryan McGee takes a look at how Texas and Tennessee share the same two letters but the competition will be at an all-time high.
2026-09-26
TEX How will Tennessee's Faizon Brandon handle pressure vs. Texas?
Chris Fowler analyzes Brandon's strengths as a true freshman QB as he describes the type of pressure he is under to produce in the highly-intense matchup vs. the Longhorns.
2026-09-25
TENN How will Tennessee's Faizon Brandon handle pressure vs. Texas?
Chris Fowler analyzes Brandon's strengths as a true freshman QB as he describes the type of pressure he is under to produce in the highly-intense matchup vs. the Longhorns.
2026-09-25
TEX How will No. 1 Texas show up against No. 14 Tennessee at Rocky Top?
Matt Barrie and Roman Harper discuss the strengths behind the Volunteers' offense and whether the Longhorns' defense can hold them off in an electric atmosphere like Rocky Top.
2026-09-25
TENN How will No. 1 Texas show up against No. 14 Tennessee at Rocky Top?
Matt Barrie and Roman Harper discuss the strengths behind the Volunteers' offense and whether the Longhorns' defense can hold them off in an electric atmosphere like Rocky Top.
2026-09-25
TEX Ryan McGee breaks down who is the real UT
SEC Network's McGee joins The Paul Finebaum Show and discusses whether if he thinks that Tennessee or Texas is deemed the "real UT".
2026-09-25
TENN Ryan McGee breaks down who is the real UT
SEC Network's McGee joins The Paul Finebaum Show and discusses whether if he thinks that Tennessee or Texas is deemed the "real UT".
2026-09-25
TEX Where is 'College GameDay'? 2026 schedule, locations, recaps
What is the "College GameDay" schedule? Find out more about where the program will be each week of the 2026 college football season.
2026-09-25
TENN Where is 'College GameDay'? 2026 schedule, locations, recaps
What is the "College GameDay" schedule? Find out more about where the program will be each week of the 2026 college football season.
2026-09-25