Sept. 26, 2026 – Tennessee recovered an onside kick in the final 1:22 but couldn’t finish the comeback in a 20-17 loss to Texas before 101,915 fans at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers fell to 3-1 (0-1 SEC). More Sports News
| Quarterback | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faizon Brandon | UT | 17-29 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Arch Manning | TEX | 14-19 | 201 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Late Rally Comes Up Short
Qua Moss tied the game 10-10 with a 57-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter. Texas answered with a field goal and a Raleek Brown touchdown run, and Brandon’s 30-yard scoring pass to Mike Matthews cut the lead to three before Tennessee’s final drive stalled near midfield.
Texas sacked Brandon 10 times, with Colin Simmons recording five, and held Tennessee to 70 rushing yards.
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | UT | 11 | 34 | 0 |
| Daune Morris | UT | 9 | 33 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | TEX | 17 | 67 | 2 |
Defense Keeps Vols in It
Tennessee’s defense sacked Manning six times, led by Tyree Weathersby’s 2.5, and Kayin Lee added an interception. Arion Carter led the Vols with 11 tackles.
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