In a tightly contested showdown at Neyland Stadium, the top‑ranked Texas Longhorns edged the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers 20‑17 on Saturday, marking Texas’ first visit to the Tennessee venue.
The victory was largely credited to a dominant defensive effort, highlighted by defensive end Colin Simmons, who tied the Texas program record with five sacks in the game.
Texas’ win kept the Longhorns at the pinnacle of the college football rankings, while the Volunteers, ranked 14th, fell short in a game that saw both teams struggle to find the end zone.
With the win, Texas maintained its unbeaten record on the road and reinforced its reputation as a defensive powerhouse.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>