No. 1 Texas Edges No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in SEC Opener
No. 1 Texas narrowly defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville in their Southeastern Conference opener. Texas linebacker Colin Simmons tied a program record with five sacks, and the game was attended by former President Donald Trump.
Houston, TX, September 26, 2026 —
No. 1 Texas secured a narrow victory over No. 14 Tennessee, winning their Southeastern Conference opener 20-17 in Knoxville.
The matchup, which served as the conference opener for both teams, saw a close contest throughout. Texas linebacker Colin Simmons delivered a standout performance, tying a program record with five sacks.
The game also drew notable attention with the presence of former President Donald Trump in attendance.
Story summarized from the original created by Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
