Texas' Colin Simmons made history vs Tennessee. His peeing-on-field penalty made headlines
Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons tied a school record with five sacks against Tennessee, then apologized for a costly celebration.
Colin Simmons, a standout defender for Texas, made history during a game against Tennessee on September 26, 2026. The Texas Longhorns secured a 20-17 victory over the No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers.
Simmons, widely considered the premier pass-rusher in college football, contributed to the win with eight total tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble, 10 total pressures, and two quarterback hits. His impressive performance earned him a place in the record books, as he tied for the most sacks by a Longhorns player ever.
However, Simmons also made headlines for a different reason – his controversial celebration in the second quarter. He was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after simulating using the restroom on a celebration following a sack on a third-and-13 play. The flag resulted in an automatic first down for the Volunteers. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian expressed his displeasure with the decision, stating that the team addressed the issue and put Simmons back in the game.
Despite the controversy, Simmons acknowledged his mistake in a post-game interview, apologizing for the celebration. He stated, "I apologize for the celebration. I was definitely in that mode, feeling myself. But it happens. Charge it to the game."
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