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Colin Simmons Officially Makes Texas Longhorns History After Surprising Stat Change

Colin Simmons Officially Makes Texas Longhorns History After Surprising Stat Change

Colin Simmons now officially stands alone at the top of a major category in the Texas Longhorns football record books. Texas football announced that Simmons is now officially the program's single-game sack record holder after a stat change turned his five sacks to 5.5 sacks.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 28
Steve Sarkisian Talks Truth About Arch Manning After Tennessee Win

Steve Sarkisian Talks Truth About Arch Manning After Tennessee Win

It suffices to say there’s been a ton of attention on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in recent weeks. Some of it has been football-related, but much of it wasn’t and focused instead on what he said behind a microphone.

College Football News / ESPN / September 28

Smaller in Texas: Sark wants team to tone down celebrations

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said his team needs to cut out "unacceptable" celebrations after defensive end Colin Simmons drew a penalty following a sack, and running back Raleek Brown was criticized for a post-TD celebration.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 28
Texas Won at Tennessee, But Its Offense Still Has a Lot to Prove

Texas Won at Tennessee, But Its Offense Still Has a Lot to Prove

Texas accomplished one of its biggest goals of the early season Saturday, winning its first SEC road game with a 20-17 victory over Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / September 28
The SEC just confirmed the suspicions about the controversial play from Tennessee’s loss to Texas

The SEC just confirmed the suspicions about the controversial play from Tennessee’s loss to Texas

It turns out that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was correct. It turns out that Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian was correct. Sarkisian speculated after the Longhorns’ 20-17 win over Tennessee that the Vols’ onside kick with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter shouldn’t have been allowed.

Arch Manning News / EasySportz / September 28
Arch Manning Is Still the Most Overrated Player in College Football

Arch Manning Is Still the Most Overrated Player in College Football

Texas is 4-0 and the No. 1 team in the country, but I’m still waiting to see the performance that justifies all the Arch Manning hype. Saturday against Tennessee was supposed to be another opportunity for Manning to make a statement.

Texas Longhorns News / Volleyball On SI / September 28
Texas Volleyball Goes From Five-Set Thriller to Three-Set Sweep

Texas Volleyball Goes From Five-Set Thriller to Three-Set Sweep

Down two sets in Knoxville, No. 7 Texas volleyball had two choices: let its Southeastern Conference opener slip away or start digging. The Longhorns chose the latter.

Colin Simmons News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Texas Athlete Drops Harsh Response to Criticism from Longhorns Great Over Controversial Celebration: 'Watch yo Mouth' 

Texas Athlete Drops Harsh Response to Criticism from Longhorns Great Over Controversial Celebration: 'Watch yo Mouth' 

Colin Simmons embarrassed Tennessee on the field, then somehow found a way to make even more noise after the final whistle. The Texas star had already apologized for a lewd celebration, which should have been the end of it.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Paul Finebaum Shares Contrarian Feelings on Arch Manning’s Behavior Change From Holly Rowe Saga: 'Tough'

Paul Finebaum Shares Contrarian Feelings on Arch Manning’s Behavior Change From Holly Rowe Saga: 'Tough'

Arch Manning and Texas have been living under a microscope for weeks, and Paul Finebaum isn’t ready to conclude just yet. Appearing on The Matt Barrie Show, the ESPN analyst offered a measured take on where the Longhorns stand as they enter October unbeaten.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 27
Where Texas Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Win Against Tennessee

Where Texas Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Win Against Tennessee

Texas entered its first SEC road game of the season sitting atop the AP Top 25, with Tennessee waiting in a hostile Neyland Stadium. The Longhorns left Knoxville with another win, but they had to earn it.

Colin Simmons News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Colin Simmons’ Family Member Forced Into Public Apology Over Texas Star’s Vulgar Celebration

Colin Simmons’ Family Member Forced Into Public Apology Over Texas Star’s Vulgar Celebration

Colin Simmons gave Texas one of the best defensive performances it has seen in years on Saturday. But one celebration after a sack created enough embarrassment that a family member appeared to feel the need to address it publicly.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: OSU's Smith looks like future No. 1 pick

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith looks like future No. 1 pick in record-tying performance

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays.

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College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 27
Texas Has a Critical Problem That Could Derail the 2026 Season

Texas Has a Critical Problem That Could Derail the 2026 Season

The Texas Longhorns, who are four weeks into the 2026 season, have been in two of the most thrilling games this season already. The most recent one was a nail-biting 20-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 27
Texas Longhorns Offensive Line Struggles Return in Win vs. Tennessee

Texas Longhorns Offensive Line Struggles Return in Win vs. Tennessee

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns have survived their first trip to Rocky Top as they manage to hold on and secure a Top 15 win after beating the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers 20-17 on Saturday.

There’s a consensus on how far the Tennessee Vols are expected to drop in the AP Top 25 after loss to the Texas Longhorns

There’s a consensus on how far the Tennessee Vols are expected to drop in the AP Top 25 after loss to the Texas Longhorns

The Tennessee Volunteers came up just short against the Texas Longhorns in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Tennessee nearly knocked off the No. 1 team in the nation on Saturday, but the Vols couldn’t convert on their final drive against Texas, resulting in a 20-17 loss to the Longhorns.

Steve Sarkisian News / A to Z Sports / September 26
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian thinks Tennessee may have done something illegal during Longhorns’ win against Vols

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian thinks Tennessee may have done something illegal during Longhorns’ win against Vols

The Tennessee Vols had a chance to knock off Texas, but a last second Hail Mary fell incomplete. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian thinks Tennessee may have done something illegal during the Longhorns’ 20-17 win over the Vols.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 26
Colin Simmons bounces back in major way vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons went from the outhouse to the penthouse during an historic Week 4 performance.

Texas’ Colin Simmons gets penalized for peeing celebration after sack
No. 1 Texas holds off No. 14 Tennessee despite Vols' furious comeback
Nick Saban sends strong message to college coaches about Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor
Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Donald Trump News / Total Pro Sports / September 26
Elite U.S. Snipers Spotted In The Stands During Tennessee-Texas Game With Donald Trump In Attendance — Fans Around Them Didn’t Have A Clue

Elite U.S. Snipers Spotted In The Stands During Tennessee-Texas Game With Donald Trump In Attendance — Fans Around Them Didn’t Have A Clue

Security is on high alert at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville with President Donald Trump coming to watch Tennessee Volunteers play Texas Longhorns. Trump is heading to Saturday’s big SEC game, and over 100,000 fans are showing up for the noon kickoff.

Steve Sarkisian News / The Spun / September 26
Holly Rowe Is Covering Texas Again Despite Steve Sarkisian Incident

Holly Rowe Is Covering Texas Again Despite Steve Sarkisian Incident

Although it really shouldn’t surprise fans, ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe is covering this Saturday’s showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee.

Arch Manning News / Yardbarker / September 25
Arch Manning takes a hit in rankings before Texas-Tennessee game

Arch Manning takes a hit in rankings before Texas-Tennessee game

As the Texas Longhorns gear up for a game against the Tennessee Volunteers, Manning is getting some bad news in the form of his quarterback ranking dropping.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages
RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash vs. Tennessee
Steve Sarkisian reveals shocking challenge with President Trump attending Texas-Tennessee matchup
Five must-watch college football games in Week 4 
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 25
Report Reveals Which SEC Program Led the Conference in Donations in 2025

Report Reveals Which SEC Program Led the Conference in Donations in 2025

Texas Longhorns Athletics led every public SEC school in donor contributions in 2025 by more than $57 million, underscoring how much booster money backs the Longhorns as schools begin paying players directly.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 24
Steve Sarkisian reveals challenge with Trump attending game

Steve Sarkisian reveals shocking challenge with President Trump attending Texas-Tennessee matchup

Saturday's marquee matchup between Texas and Tennessee has some added intrigue now that President Donald Trump announced he will be in attendance. 

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages
RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas
LaNorris Sellers has been failed by South Carolina, per analyst
Miss State AD makes strong statement on attempt to keep Kamario Taylor
Five must-watch games in Week 4 
Hollywood Smothers News / Yardbarker / September 24
Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash

RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash vs. Tennessee

The Longhorns listed Smothers as questionable on Wednesday's injury report with an undisclosed injury.

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages
Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy
Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Arch Manning has been 'OK at best'
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 24
Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages

Spurrier is a Florida Gators legend.

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy
Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Arch Manning has been 'OK at best'
The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / September 23
Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after controversy

Eli Manning shares advice for Arch Manning after Holly Rowe-AI controversy

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning advised his nephew, Texas Longhorns junior QB Arch, to choose his words more carefully around the media after his latest controversy. 

Legendary SEC coach Steve Spurrier predicts SEC upset for the ages
Joel Klatt believes Texas QB Manning has been 'OK at best'
Lane Kiffin makes bold claim about Ole Miss after LSU's loss
Ole Miss has massive recruiting momentum after win over LSU
USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

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