The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl, and star edge rusher Colin Simmons keeps saying dumb things. Part of the Red River Rivalry is all the antics before, during, and, of course, after the game.
Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons believes his team’s errors were responsible for its 27-24 defeat against Oklahoma in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry, insisting that the Longhorns have the ability to overcome their opponents when they avoid costly mistakes.
The Red River Rivalry has always carried intense pressure, but this year’s showdown comes with even more intensity. The Longhorns are at the top, and the Sooners are struggling to stay afloat, a complete reversal from 2025 when a 3-2 Texas met a 5-0 Oklahoma.
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Texas defender Colin Simmons got a lot of people angry (and drew a flag) for an inappropriate sack celebration where he pantomimed going to the bathroom on the field during Saturday’s game against Tennessee.
On Saturday afternoon, the Texas football program picked up another big win, this time on the road against the Tennessee Volunteers. However, the game didn’t come without controversy, as pass rusher Colin Cimmons caused a stir by pretending to urinate after recording a sack.
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.
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.
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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.
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There are at least three reasons not to simulate going to the bathroom when you’re playing a college football game. It looks silly. The 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that could follow.
Colin Simmons’ lewd celebration earned the Texas Longhorns an immediate penalty, and head coach Steve Sarkisian was not happy with his DE’s actions. Simmons simulated using the restroom after sacking Tennessee Volunteers QB Faizon Brandon near the 10-yard line.
Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons went from the outhouse to the penthouse during an historic Week 4 performance.
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