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No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks with Trump watching

Headline from CW 39 Houston, from the development of Sep 26, 2026

Newest development Sep 27, 2026 · 2 reportsNo. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks

Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 with President Donald Trump on hand in the Longhorns’ first visit to Neyland Stadium.

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    No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks with Trump watching

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    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.

  2. CW 39 Houston

    No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks with Trump watching (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 with President Donald Trump on hand in the Longhorns’ first visit to Neyland Stadium.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee, 20-17 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Raleek Brown's 4-yard touchdown with 5:41 left gave the Longhorns the winning margin in game attended by President Donald Trump.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Top 25 college football: Simmons ties program record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Raleek Brown ran for 67 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and his 4-yarder with 5:41 left gave the Longhorns the winning margin in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

  5. West Hawaii Today

    Top 25 roundup: No. 1 Texas holds off No. 14 Tennessee (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    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 for both teams in Knoxville, Tenn.

  6. KXAN Austin

    Texas defense dominates Tennessee as Sarkisian addresses Colin Simmons' controversial celebration (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Texas' defense stole the show in Knoxville with 10 sacks, including five from Colin Simmons, as the Longhorns improved to 4-0 heading into their bye week.

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Texas defensive lineman Colin Simmons (1) celebrates after a sack of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) during their game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sept. 26, 2026.

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