{
  "id": 10088595,
  "title": "Texas Star Issues Public Apology for Vulgar Celebration vs. Tennessee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/texas-star-issues-public-apology-for-vulgar-celebration-vs-tennessee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/texas-star-issues-public-apology-for-vulgar-celebration-vs-tennessee-12493459"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During Texas Longhorns' victory over Tennessee Volunteers, linebacker Colin Simmons faced criticism for his post-game celebration. Following a sack, Simmons simulated urinating in the direction of Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon, a gesture deemed unsportsmanlike by the referee. This act, described as \"simulating using the restroom,\" led to a penalty against the Longhorns.\n\nIn the aftermath, Simmons expressed remorse during a postgame press conference and on social media, attributing his actions to the excitement of the moment. He acknowledged the mistake and stated that he would address it with his team. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian also discussed the situation, emphasizing that while the penalty was severe, the individual was not facing the full extent of punishment.\n\nTexas is awaiting further disciplinary action for Simmons as they look ahead to their upcoming match against Oklahoma.",
  "summary": "Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons addressed his vulgar celebration following Saturday's win over the Tennessee Volunteers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A record 5-sack day, then a vulgar celebration: Texas’ Colin Simmons has a huge day at Tennessee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/a-record-5-sack-day-then-a-vulgar-celebration-texas-colin-simmons-has",
        "published": "2026-09-26T22:14:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}