Texas' Simmons credited with extra half-sack vs. Tennessee to claim school record

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KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive end Colin Simmons (1) of the Texas Longhorns sacks quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) of the Tennessee Volunteers during the college football game on September 26, 2026 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was credited Monday with an extra half-sack against Tennessee, bringing his game total to 5 1/2 and setting a new school record.

Simmons dominated the line of scrimmage in Texas' 20-17 win as the Longhorns finished with 10 1/2 sacks. Simmons was also penalized for a vulgar celebration after one of them when he mimicked using the bathroom.

Texas officials said a review by Texas and Tennessee prompted a change in the box score for a fourth-quarter play. Simmons and defensive lineman Hero Kanu both got to Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon for a sack. With the change, Simmons broke the single-game record he shared with Shane Dronett, who had five sacks against Texas Tech in 1990.

Simmons now 7 1/2 sacks on the season.

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