Texas at Tennessee

Saturday, September 26, 2026

No. 1 Texas beat No. 14 Tennessee 20–⁠17. It was their fourth meeting; Texas leads the series 3–⁠1.

Away1Texas4–⁠2 in 2026
20
Home14Tennessee6–⁠1 in 2026
17

Final at Neyland Stadium, KnoxvilleTV: ABCAttendance 101,915College GameDay broadcast from here, September 26, 2026 (Wikipedia)

At kickoff
70°F, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network hourly; Knoxville Downtown Island, 5 km from the stadium
Viewers
9.8 million viewers on ABCViewers: Nielsen, as compiled by nschultz7’s ratings tracker.
Official
Kyle OlsonGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

From the numbers

  • Steve Sarkisian is two wins from 100 as a head coach (98 so far).

Computed from every game through Oct 18 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texas733720
Tennessee307717

How the win probability moved

Tennessee favored

Win probability by play: Tennessee 58% at kickoff, 0% at the end. Biggest swing: 37 points.

Texas favored

Win probability after every play, from CollegeFootballData.com’s model. The dot marks the biggest swing (37 points).

Standouts

Player stats

Texas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Arch Manning14/1920101
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Raleek Brown1767210
Derrek Cooper7709
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ryan Wingo674018
Emmett Mosley V143043
Jermaine Bishop Jr.234029
Cam Coleman130030
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Rasheem Biles13210
Justin Cryer9000
Colin Simmons8550
Jelani McDonald8000
Maraad Watson5110
Hero Kanu4110
Zina Umeozulu4110
Alex January1110

Tennessee

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Faizon Brandon17/2914510
George MacIntyre1/3600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
DeSean Bishop113407
Daune Morris933013
Faizon Brandon232016
George MacIntyre1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mike Matthews472130
Braylon Staley745011
Dasaahn Brame324011
DeSean Bishop38013
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Arion Carter110.500
Tyree Weathersby62.52.50
Amare Campbell5210
T.J. Metcalf5000
Daevin Hobbs51.500
Xavier Gilliam4210
Kayin Lee2001
Mariyon Dye1110
Isaiah Campbell10.50.50

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TexasTennessee
262Total yards221
201Passing yards151
61Rushing yards70
10.6Yards per pass4.7
1.7Yards per rush1.6
14First downs22
3–⁠12Third downs4–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠4
2Turnovers0
11–⁠115Penalties7–⁠55
28:37Possession31:23
10Sacks (by defense)6

Efficiency

TexasTennessee
34%Success rate30%
−0.14EPA per play−0.17
1.18Explosiveness1.09
−0.08Rushing EPA0.07
0.11Passing EPA−0.38
24%Passing-down success12%
−0.23First-down EPA0.11
0.10Second-down EPA−0.62
0.18Third-down EPA0.13
23%Havoc by its defense25%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Texas −5.5, over/under 54.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Texas 65%, Tennessee 35%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Tennessee end zoneTexas end zoneQ1 TexasTouchdown, 7 playsQ1 TennesseeField goal, 9 playsQ1 TexasPunt, 3 playsQ1 TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ1 TexasField goal, 10 playsQ2 TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ2 TexasInterception, 2 playsQ2 TennesseePunt, 5 playsQ2 TexasPunt, 3 playsQ2 TennesseeTurnover on downs, 15 playsQ2 TexasPunt, 3 playsQ2 TennesseeEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 TennesseePunt, 5 playsQ3 TexasPunt return TD, 3 plays (Tennessee scores)Q3 TexasField goal, 6 playsQ3 TennesseePunt, 6 playsQ3 TexasPunt, 3 playsQ3 TennesseePunt, 4 playsQ3 TexasPunt, 6 playsQ4 TennesseePunt, 7 playsQ4 TexasTouchdown, 8 playsQ4 TennesseeTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 TexasPunt, 3 playsQ4 TennesseeTouchdown, 10 playsQ4 TennesseeEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Tennessee drives left to right, Texas right to left.
  1. Q1 TexasTouchdown, 7 plays, 72 yards
  2. Q1 TennesseeField goal, 9 plays, 60 yards
  3. Q1 TexasPunt, 3 plays, 54 yards
  4. Q1 TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 25 yards
  5. Q1 TexasField goal, 10 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q2 TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 41 yards
  7. Q2 TexasInterception, 2 plays, 53 yards
  8. Q2 TennesseePunt, 5 plays, 72 yards
  9. Q2 TexasPunt, 3 plays, 21 yards
  10. Q2 TennesseeTurnover on downs, 15 plays, 58 yards
  11. Q2 TexasPunt, 3 plays, 44 yards
  12. Q2 TennesseeEnd of half, 2 plays, 3 yards
  13. Q3 TennesseePunt, 5 plays, 77 yards
  14. Q3 TexasPunt return TD, 3 plays (Tennessee scores), −6 yards
  15. Q3 TexasField goal, 6 plays, 48 yards
  16. Q3 TennesseePunt, 6 plays, 43 yards
  17. Q3 TexasPunt, 3 plays, 34 yards
  18. Q3 TennesseePunt, 4 plays, 54 yards
  19. Q3 TexasPunt, 6 plays, 47 yards
  20. Q4 TennesseePunt, 7 plays, 64 yards
  21. Q4 TexasTouchdown, 8 plays, 57 yards
  22. Q4 TennesseeTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 6 yards
  23. Q4 TexasPunt, 3 plays, 21 yards
  24. Q4 TennesseeTouchdown, 10 plays, 80 yards
  25. Q4 TennesseeEnd of game, 4 plays, 19 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Texas 7, Tennessee 3
Texas Touchdown, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #94 J.Turbyville kickoff 65 yards to the TEXAS00, Touchback
14:501st & 10 at own 25(14:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #1 R.Wingo caught at TEXAS33, for 8 yards to the TEXAS33 (#6 Q.Moss)
14:202nd & 2 at own 33(14:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS34 (#5 D.Hobbs)
13:463rd & 1 at own 34(13:46) #5 D.Cooper rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS35 (#18 T.Weathersby; #7 A.Carter), 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - “First down”. CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (13:46) #5 D.Cooper rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS35 (#18 T.Weathersby; #7 A.Carter), 1ST DOWN)
12:461st & 10 at own 35(13:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete deep middle to #3 E.Mosley V caught at TENN22, for 43 yards to the TENN22 (#6 Q.Moss; #10 D.Lane), 1ST DOWN
12:321st & 10 at opp 22(12:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 2 yards loss to the TENN24 (#9 M.Dye) PENALTY TENN Illegal Substitution 5 yards from TENN22 to TENN17. NO PLAY
11:591st & 5 at opp 17(12:03) Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #4 J.Bishop Jr. caught at TENN22, for 5 yards to the TENN12 (#7 A.Carter), 1ST DOWN
11:341st & 10 at opp 12(11:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 3 yards gain to the TENN09 (#1 T.Metcalf; #10 D.Lane)
10:582nd & 7 at opp 9(11:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 9 yards gain to the TENN00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:58, 1ST DOWN #44 G.Spetic kick attempt good (H: #43 M.Chiumento, LS: #47 T.Dubuc)Texas 7, Tennessee 0
10:581st & 10 at own 35(10:58) #44 G.Spetic kickoff 65 yards to the TENN00, Touchback
10:58Timeout Texas, clock 10:58
Tennessee Field goal, 9 plays
10:491st & 10 at own 25(10:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN29, for 11 yards to the TENN36 (#8 K.Phillips), 1ST DOWN, PENALTY TEXAS Roughing The Passer (#40 L.Jackson) 15 yards from TENN36 to TEXAS49, 1ST DOWN
10:301st & 10 at opp 49(10:36) Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS45 (#1 C.Simmons; #93 H.Kanu)
10:122nd & 6 at opp 45(10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete deep left to #3 R.Jackson thrown to TEXAS15 PENALTY TEXAS Pass Interference (#5 B.Mascoe) 15 yards from TEXAS45 to TEXAS30, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
9:581st & 10 at opp 30(10:06) Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 2 yards gain to the TEXAS28 (#19 Z.Umeozulu; #4 J.McDonald). #75 W.Moe Jr. injured on the play
9:392nd & 8 at opp 28(09:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS24 (#1 C.Simmons)
9:581st & 10 at opp 30Timeout Tennessee, clock 09:58
9:163rd & 4 at opp 24(09:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush right for 6 yards gain to the TEXAS18 (#3 R.Biles; #8 K.Phillips), 1ST DOWN
8:381st & 10 at opp 18(08:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS17 (#28 J.Cryer; #8 K.Phillips)
8:162nd & 9 at opp 17(08:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 2 yards gain to the TEXAS15 (#3 R.Biles), out of bounds
7:453rd & 7 at opp 15(07:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short right to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TEXAS01 QB hurried by #3 R.Biles
7:404th & 7 at opp 15(07:43) #28 C.Ranvier field goal attempt from 33 yards GOOD (H: #98 J.Ross, LS: #48 B.Brady), clock 07:40Texas 7, Tennessee 3
7:321st & 10 at own 35(07:40) #94 J.Turbyville kickoff 60 yards to the TEXAS05 #21 R.Niblett return 21 yards to the TEXAS26 (#42 D.Burks)
7:404th & 7 at opp 15Timeout Tennessee, clock 07:40
Texas Punt, 3 plays
7:261st & 10 at own 26(07:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 8 yards to the TEXAS18 (#18 T.Weathersby, #2 X.Gilliam)
6:392nd & 18 at own 18(06:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #5 D.Cooper caught at TEXAS24, for 6 yards to the TEXAS24, End Of Play
5:494th & 16 at own 20(05:55) #43 M.Chiumento punt 43 yards to the TENN37 #6 Q.Moss return 0 yards to the TENN37 (#21 R.Niblett) PENALTY TEXAS Illegal Formation (#3 R.Biles) 5 yards from TENN37 to TENN42
Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
5:431st & 10 at own 42(05:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 2 yards gain to the TENN44 (#40 L.Jackson; #3 R.Biles)
5:494th & 16 at own 20Timeout Texas, clock 05:49
Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
5:032nd & 8 at own 44(05:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #18 D.Bishop caught at TENN38, for 4 yards loss to the TENN40 (#3 R.Biles)
4:343rd & 12 at own 40(04:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 7 yards to the TENN33 (#1 C.Simmons)
3:504th & 19 at own 33(03:59) #98 J.Ross punt 44 yards to the TEXAS23 #21 R.Niblett return 10 yards to the TEXAS33 (#31 J.Wyatt; #1 T.Smith Jr.)
Texas Field goal, 10 plays
3:431st & 10 at own 33(03:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 2 yards gain to the TEXAS35 (#33 J.Norman; #7 A.Carter)
3:072nd & 8 at own 35(03:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short middle to #1 R.Wingo caught at TENN47, for 15 yards to the TEXAS50 (#14 K.Lee), 1ST DOWN
2:381st & 10 at the 50(02:45) No Huddle #0 R.Brown rush middle for 5 yards gain to the TENN45 (#10 D.Lane)
2:052nd & 5 at opp 45(02:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #1 R.Wingo caught at TEXAS50, for 14 yards to the TENN31 (#1 T.Metcalf), 1ST DOWN
1:261st & 10 at opp 31(01:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush right for 3 yards loss to the TENN34 (#2 X.Gilliam)
0:432nd & 13 at opp 34(00:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete deep left to #4 J.Bishop Jr. caught at TENN08, for 29 yards to the TENN05, out of bounds at TENN05, 1ST DOWN
0:111st & goal at opp 5(00:15) No Huddle #16 A.Manning pass incomplete short left to #8 C.Coleman thrown to TENN00 broken up by #4 T.Redmond QB hurried by #2 X.Gilliam
0:112nd & goal at opp 5(00:11) Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 2 yards to the TENN07 (#18 T.Weathersby, #2 X.Gilliam)
Texas Punt, 3 plays
6:153rd & 12 at own 24(06:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning rush left for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS25, End Of Play PENALTY TEXAS Illegal Forward Pass (#16 A.Manning) 5 yards from TEXAS25 to TEXAS20
2nd quarter11 drives, then Texas 10, Tennessee 3
Texas Field goal, 10 plays
14:573rd & goal at opp 7(14:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #0 R.Brown caught at TENN08, for 2 yards to the TENN05 (#14 K.Lee), out of bounds
14:294th & goal at opp 5(14:29) #44 G.Spetic field goal attempt from 22 yards GOOD (H: #43 M.Chiumento, LS: #47 T.Dubuc), clock 14:29Texas 10, Tennessee 3
Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
14:231st & 10 at own 35(14:29) #44 G.Spetic kickoff 56 yards to the TENN09 #17 D.Morris return 19 yards to the TENN28 (#18 K.Okpala)
14:081st & 10 at own 28(14:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #17 D.Morris caught at TENN28, for 2 yards to the TENN30 (#4 J.McDonald)
13:472nd & 8 at own 30(13:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 0 yards to the TENN30 (#3 R.Biles; #28 J.Cryer). #11 F.Brandon injured on the play
13:203rd & 8 at own 30(13:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 G.MacIntyre rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TENN31 (#88 M.Watson; #1 C.Simmons)
13:402nd & 8 at own 30Timeout Tennessee, clock 13:40
12:384th & 7 at own 31(12:49) #98 J.Ross punt 51 yards to the TEXAS18 #21 R.Niblett return 20 yards to the TEXAS38 (#35 C.Gentle) PENALTY TENN Illegal Formation 5 yards from TEXAS38 to TEXAS43
Texas Interception, 2 plays
12:241st & 10 at own 43(12:37) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #1 R.Wingo caught at TEXAS48, for 5 yards to the TEXAS48 (#7 A.Carter; #4 T.Redmond), out of bounds
12:384th & 7 at own 31Timeout Tennessee, clock 12:38
Texas Interception, 2 plays
12:132nd & 5 at own 48(12:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass intercepted by #14 K.Lee at TENN04 #14 K.Lee return 0 yards to the TENN04 (#8 C.Coleman). The previous play is under automatic review - “Interception”. CALL UPHELD
Tennessee Punt, 5 plays
11:531st & 10 at own 4(12:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush left for 4 yards gain to the TENN08 (#2 D.Williams Jr.; #19 Z.Umeozulu)
11:272nd & 6 at own 8(11:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 G.MacIntyre pass complete short right to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN11, for 6 yards to the TENN14 (#5 B.Mascoe; #28 J.Cryer), 1ST DOWN
10:581st & 10 at own 14(11:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush left for 3 yards gain to the TENN17 (#29 G.Littleton)
10:362nd & 7 at own 17(10:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 G.MacIntyre pass incomplete short right to #14 B.Staley thrown to TENN21 QB hurried by #95 I.Geffrard
10:303rd & 7 at own 17(10:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 G.MacIntyre pass incomplete short right thrown to TENN25 QB hurried by #93 H.Kanu
10:174th & 7 at own 17Timeout Tennessee, clock 10:17
Texas Punt, 3 plays
9:342nd & 22 at own 26(09:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS30 (#5 D.Hobbs; #7 A.Carter)
8:473rd & 18 at own 30(08:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning rush right for 11 yards gain to the TEXAS41 (#6 Q.Moss). #2 X.Gilliam injured on the play
8:294th & 7 at own 41(08:36) #43 M.Chiumento punt 51 yards to the TENN08
8:423rd & 18 at own 30Timeout Texas, clock 08:42
Tennessee Turnover on downs, 15 plays
8:181st & 10 at own 8(08:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush middle for 7 yards gain to the TENN15 (#3 R.Biles)
8:284th & 7 at own 41Timeout Texas, clock 08:28
10:161st & 10 at own 38(10:16) No Huddle-Shotgun Texas rush middle for 12 yards loss to the TEXAS26 fumbled by Texas at TEXAS38 recovered by TEXAS #16 A.Manning at TEXAS26 (#5 D.Hobbs)
Tennessee Turnover on downs, 15 plays
7:532nd & 3 at own 15(08:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short left to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN17, for 2 yards to the TENN17 (#28 J.Cryer)
7:153rd & 1 at own 17(07:20) Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TENN21 (#4 J.McDonald), 1ST DOWN
6:421st & 10 at own 21(06:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 10 yards gain to the TENN31, out of bounds at TENN31, 1ST DOWN
6:131st & 10 at own 31(06:20) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 4 yards to the TENN27 (#88 M.Watson)
5:332nd & 14 at own 27(05:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush right for 1 yard gain to the TENN28 (#19 Z.Umeozulu; #14 B.Spence)
5:113rd & 13 at own 28(05:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 16 yards to the TENN12 (#1 C.Simmons) PENALTY TEXAS UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#1 C.Simmons) 15 yards from TENN12 to TENN27, 1ST DOWN
5:202nd & 14 at opp 27Timeout Texas, clock 05:20
4:571st & 10 at own 27(05:04) Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN31, for 10 yards to the TENN37 (#4 J.McDonald; #3 R.Biles), 1ST DOWN
4:351st & 10 at own 37(04:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 8 yards gain to the TENN45 (#4 J.McDonald; #6 K.Black)
4:192nd & 2 at own 45PENALTY TENN False Start (#56 S.Pendleton) 5 yards from TENN45 to TENN40. NO PLAY
3:492nd & 7 at own 40(03:57) Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #4 M.Matthews caught at TENN45, for 10 yards to the TENN50 (#5 B.Mascoe), 1ST DOWN
3:311st & 10 at the 50(03:37) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 13 yards gain to the TEXAS37 (#4 J.McDonald; #6 K.Black), 1ST DOWN
3:111st & 10 at opp 37(03:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 0 yards to the TEXAS37 (#28 J.Cryer; #3 R.Biles)
2:302nd & 10 at opp 37(02:35) Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short left to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TEXAS22 QB hurried by #1 C.Simmons
2:203rd & 10 at opp 37(02:29) Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush middle for 3 yards gain to the TEXAS34, End Of Play
1:544th & 7 at opp 34(01:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete deep left to #14 B.Staley thrown to TEXAS00 broken up by #29 G.Littleton, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
2:003rd & 10 at opp 37Timeout Tennessee, clock 02:00
Texas Punt, 3 plays
1:481st & 10 at own 34(01:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 5 yards loss to the TEXAS29 (#5 D.Hobbs; #0 A.Campbell)
1:023rd & 18 at own 24(00:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning rush middle for 11 yards gain to the TEXAS37, End Of Play
0:514th & 7 at own 37(01:01) #43 M.Chiumento punt 42 yards to the TENN21 #6 Q.Moss return 1 yard to the TENN22 (#2 D.Williams Jr.)
1:023rd & 20 at opp 24Timeout Tennessee, clock 01:02
Tennessee End of half, 2 plays
0:371st & 10 at own 22(00:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN26, for 4 yards to the TENN26 (#3 R.Biles)
0:212nd & 6 at own 26(00:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short left to #18 D.Bishop caught at TENN25, for 1 yard loss to the TENN25 (#8 K.Phillips)
Texas Punt, 3 plays
1:182nd & 15 at own 29(01:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning rush right for 2 yards gain to the TEXAS31, End Of Play PENALTY TEXAS Illegal Forward Pass (#16 A.Manning) 5 yards from TEXAS31 to TEXAS26
10:284th & 7 at own 17(10:28) #98 J.Ross punt 49 yards to the TEXAS34 #21 R.Niblett return 14 yards to the TEXAS48 (#0 A.Campbell) PENALTY TEXAS Illegal Block in Back 10 yards from TEXAS48 to TEXAS38
3rd quarter8 drives, then Texas 13, Tennessee 10
Tennessee Punt, 5 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #44 G.Spetic kickoff 65 yards to the TENN00 #17 D.Morris return 17 yards to the TENN17 (#35 R.Andersen)
14:531st & 10 at own 17(14:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short left to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TENN25
14:502nd & 10 at own 17(14:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete deep left to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TEXAS38 PENALTY TEXAS Pass Interference (#5 B.Mascoe) 15 yards from TENN17 to TENN32, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
14:361st & 10 at own 32(14:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short left to #4 M.Matthews caught at TENN30, for 14 yards to the TENN46 (#6 K.Black; #29 G.Littleton), 1ST DOWN
14:151st & 10 at own 46(14:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 0 yards to the TENN46 (#93 H.Kanu; #88 M.Watson)
13:552nd & 10 at own 46(13:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 2 yards gain to the TENN48, out of bounds at TENN48
13:293rd & 8 at own 48(13:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short right to #7 D.Brame thrown to TEXAS40 broken up by #97 A.January
13:214th & 8 at own 48(13:28) #98 J.Ross punt 46 yards to the TEXAS06
Texas Punt return TD, 3 plays (Tennessee scores)
13:141st & 10 at own 6(13:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS10 (#7 A.Carter)
12:432nd & 6 at own 10(12:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TEXAS11 (#7 A.Carter)
12:023rd & 5 at own 11(12:08) Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 2 yards to the TEXAS09 (#0 A.Campbell)
11:144th & 7 at own 9(11:32) #43 M.Chiumento punt 48 yards to the TENN43 #6 Q.Moss return 57 yards to the TEXAS00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:14 #28 C.Ranvier kick attempt good (H: #98 J.Ross, LS: #48 B.Brady) #28 C.Ranvier kick attempt good (H: #98 J.Ross, LS: #48 B.Brady). #74 S.Umarov injured on the playTied at 10
11:141st & 10 at own 35(11:14) #94 J.Turbyville kickoff 65 yards to the TEXAS00, Touchback
11:14Timeout Tennessee, clock 11:14
Texas Field goal, 6 plays
11:091st & 10 at own 25(11:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass incomplete short left to #85 E.Winston thrown to TEXAS23 QB hurried by #7 A.Carter
11:002nd & 10 at own 25(11:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete deep left to #8 C.Coleman caught at TENN45, for 30 yards to the TENN45, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY TENN Roughing The Passer (#1 T.Metcalf) 15 yards from TENN45 to TENN30, 1ST DOWN
10:471st & 10 at opp 30(10:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 2 yards gain to the TENN28 (#35 C.Gentle)
10:092nd & 8 at opp 28(10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short left to #0 R.Brown caught at TENN25, for 6 yards to the TENN22 (#0 A.Campbell), out of bounds
9:293rd & 2 at opp 22PENALTY TEXAS Delay Of Game 5 yards from TENN22 to TENN27. NO PLAY
9:053rd & 7 at opp 27(09:10) Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass incomplete deep right to #4 J.Bishop Jr. thrown to TENN02
9:004th & 7 at opp 27(09:00) #44 G.Spetic field goal attempt from 44 yards GOOD (H: #43 M.Chiumento, LS: #47 T.Dubuc), clock 09:00Texas 13, Tennessee 10
9:001st & 10 at own 35(09:00) #44 G.Spetic kickoff 63 yards to the TENN02 fair catch by #17 D.Morris at TENN02
9:004th & 7 at opp 27Timeout Texas, clock 09:00
Tennessee Punt, 6 plays
8:541st & 10 at own 25(08:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TENN26 (#40 L.Jackson)
8:312nd & 9 at own 26(08:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete deep right to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TEXAS45
8:203rd & 9 at own 26(08:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 15 yards gain to the TENN41 (#24 W.Roberson), 1ST DOWN
7:561st & 10 at own 41(08:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TENN45 (#2 D.Williams Jr.; #28 J.Cryer)
7:232nd & 6 at own 45(07:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 8 yards to the TENN37 (#1 C.Simmons)
6:443rd & 14 at own 37(06:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 13 yards to the TENN24 (#1 C.Simmons)
6:084th & 27 at own 24(06:08) #98 J.Ross punt 44 yards to the TEXAS32 fair catch by #21 R.Niblett at TEXAS32. The previous play is under automatic review - “First down”. CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (06:08) #98 J.Ross punt 44 yards to the TEXAS32 fair catch by #21 R.Niblett at TEXAS32)
Texas Punt, 3 plays
5:471st & 10 at own 32(05:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush left for 4 yards loss to the TEXAS28 (#7 A.Carter; #0 A.Campbell)
5:072nd & 14 at own 28(05:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #85 E.Winston caught at TEXAS27, for 6 yards to the TEXAS34 (#6 Q.Moss)
4:343rd & 8 at own 34(04:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass incomplete short left to #85 E.Winston thrown to TEXAS40 broken up by #6 Q.Moss
4:234th & 8 at own 34(04:32) #43 M.Chiumento punt 53 yards to the TENN13
Tennessee Punt, 4 plays
4:091st & 10 at own 13(04:19) Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #4 M.Matthews caught at TENN10, for 18 yards to the TENN31 (#2 D.Williams Jr.), 1ST DOWN
4:214th & 8 at own 34Timeout Texas, clock 04:21
Tennessee Punt, 4 plays
3:481st & 10 at own 31(03:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 5 yards gain to the TENN36 (#4 J.McDonald; #2 D.Williams Jr.)
3:292nd & 5 at own 36(03:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short left to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TENN45
3:283rd & 5 at own 36(03:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN40, for 4 yards to the TENN40, End Of Play PENALTY TENN Pass Interference (#3 R.Jackson) 10 yards from TENN36 to TENN26. NO PLAY
3:013rd & 15 at own 26(03:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush middle for 8 yards gain to the TENN34 (#3 R.Biles) PENALTY TENN Chop Block declined
2:434th & 7 at own 34(02:51) #98 J.Ross punt 46 yards to the TEXAS20 #21 R.Niblett return 13 yards to the TEXAS33 (#35 C.Gentle)
Texas Punt, 6 plays
2:351st & 10 at own 33(02:42) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 7 yards gain to the TEXAS40 (#22 J.Telander; #1 T.Metcalf)
2:102nd & 3 at own 40(02:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 2 yards gain to the TEXAS42 (#33 J.Norman; #22 J.Telander)
1:323rd & 1 at own 42(01:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS46 (#7 A.Carter), 1ST DOWN
1:071st & 10 at own 46(01:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS50 (#35 C.Gentle)
0:352nd & 6 at the 50(00:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 1 yard to the TEXAS49 (#18 T.Weathersby, #47 I.Campbell)
Q4 14:593rd & 7 at own 49(14:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush right for 4 yards gain to the TENN47 (#7 A.Carter; #2 X.Gilliam) PENALTY TEXAS Holding (#62 C.Robertson) 10 yards from TEXAS49 to TEXAS39. NO PLAY
Q4 14:283rd & 17 at own 39(14:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning rush left for 7 yards gain to the TEXAS46 (#6 Q.Moss). #6 Q.Moss injured on the play
Q4 14:064th & 10 at own 46(14:15) #43 M.Chiumento punt 54 yards to the TENN00, Touchback. The previous play is under automatic review - “First down”. CALL UPHELD
Q4 14:233rd & 17 at own 39Timeout Texas, clock 14:23
4th quarter7 drives, then Texas 20, Tennessee 17
Tennessee Punt, 7 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 20(14:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 1 yard gain to the TENN21 (#88 M.Watson)
13:262nd & 9 at own 21(13:37) No Huddle-Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TENN22 (#28 J.Cryer)
12:483rd & 8 at own 22(13:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #14 B.Staley caught at TENN29, for 7 yards to the TENN29, End Of Play
12:074th & 1 at own 29(12:20) Shotgun #17 D.Morris rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TENN30 (#93 H.Kanu; #88 M.Watson), 1ST DOWN
11:331st & 10 at own 30(11:40) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 6 yards to the TENN24 (#93 H.Kanu)
11:042nd & 16 at own 24(11:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short right to #3 R.Jackson thrown to TENN33
10:363rd & 16 at own 24(11:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 8 yards to the TENN16 (#1 C.Simmons), fumble by #11 F.Brandon recovered by TENN Tennessee at TENN16, End Of Play
10:254th & goal at opp 0(10:28) #98 J.Ross punt 44 yards to the TEXAS40 fair catch by #21 R.Niblett at TEXAS40
Texas Touchdown, 8 plays
10:181st & 10 at own 40(10:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 8 yards to the TEXAS32 (#9 M.Dye)
10:254th & 24 at own 16Timeout Tennessee, clock 10:25
Texas Touchdown, 8 plays
9:542nd & 18 at own 32(10:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 10 yards gain to the TEXAS42 (#7 A.Carter)
9:133rd & 8 at own 42(09:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short middle to #1 R.Wingo caught at TENN44, for 18 yards to the TENN40 (#1 T.Metcalf), 1ST DOWN
8:281st & 10 at opp 40(08:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.Manning pass complete short right to #1 R.Wingo caught at TENN41, for 14 yards to the TENN26 (#5 D.Hobbs), 1ST DOWN
7:481st & 10 at opp 26(07:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush right for 9 yards gain to the TENN17 (#22 J.Telander)
7:042nd & 1 at opp 17(07:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush middle for 3 yards gain to the TENN14 (#1 T.Metcalf; #35 C.Gentle), 1ST DOWN
6:231st & 10 at opp 14(06:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush right for 10 yards gain to the TENN04 (#4 T.Redmond), 1ST DOWN
5:411st & goal at opp 4(05:43) Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TENN00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:41 #44 G.Spetic kick attempt good (H: #43 M.Chiumento, LS: #47 T.Dubuc)Texas 20, Tennessee 10
5:411st & 10 at own 35(05:41) #44 G.Spetic kickoff 60 yards to the TENN05, out of bounds at TENN05
5:41Timeout Texas, clock 05:41
Tennessee Turnover on downs, 4 plays
5:361st & 10 at own 35(05:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short left to #4 M.Matthews thrown to TENN42 broken up by #28 J.Cryer
5:262nd & 10 at own 35(05:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush left for 7 yards gain to the TENN42 (#4 J.McDonald)
4:573rd & 3 at own 42(05:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short right to #14 B.Staley thrown to TEXAS45 QB hurried by #19 Z.Umeozulu and #88 M.Watson
4:504th & 3 at own 42(04:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 1 yard to the TENN41 (#97 A.January), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
Texas Punt, 3 plays
4:451st & 10 at opp 41(04:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 R.Brown rush left for 1 yard gain to the TENN40 (#4 T.Redmond) PENALTY TEXAS Holding offsetting TENN Horse Collar Tackle offsetting. NO PLAY
4:181st & 10 at opp 41(04:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush middle for 1 yard gain to the TENN40 (#2 X.Gilliam; #13 E.Spillman)
4:132nd & 9 at opp 40(04:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Cooper rush middle for 0 yards to the TENN40 (#18 T.Weathersby; #7 A.Carter)
4:181st & 10 at own 41Timeout Tennessee, clock 04:18
4:103rd & 9 at opp 40(04:14) Shotgun #16 A.Manning sacked for loss of 12 yards to the TEXAS48 (#18 T.Weathersby)
4:152nd & 9 at own 40Timeout Tennessee, clock 04:15
4:074th & 21 at own 48(04:10) #43 M.Chiumento punt 32 yards to the TENN20, out of bounds at TENN20
4:123rd & 9 at own 40Timeout Tennessee, clock 04:12
Tennessee Touchdown, 10 plays
3:561st & 10 at own 20(04:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #7 D.Brame caught at TENN29, for 9 yards to the TENN29, End Of Play
3:402nd & 1 at own 29(03:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete short left to #7 D.Brame thrown to TENN30
3:323rd & 1 at own 29(03:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #18 D.Bishop rush middle for 0 yards to the TENN29 (#40 L.Jackson)
2:564th & 1 at own 29(03:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 3 yards gain to the TENN32 (#3 R.Biles; #40 L.Jackson), 1ST DOWN
2:421st & 10 at own 32(02:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #18 D.Bishop caught at TENN31, for 13 yards to the TENN45 (#28 J.Cryer), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
2:191st & 10 at own 45(02:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #7 D.Brame caught at TEXAS48, for 11 yards to the TEXAS44 (#28 J.Cryer), 1ST DOWN
2:001st & 10 at opp 44(02:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush middle for 4 yards gain to the TEXAS40 (#29 G.Littleton)
1:292nd & 6 at opp 40(01:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 6 yards to the TEXAS46 (#19 Z.Umeozulu), fumble by #11 F.Brandon recovered by TENN #11 F.Brandon at TEXAS46, End Of Play
2:001st & 10 at opp 44Timeout Tennessee, clock 02:00
1:273rd & 12 at opp 46(01:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 16 yards gain to the TEXAS30 (#5 B.Mascoe), 1ST DOWN
1:221st & 10 at opp 30(01:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete deep right to #4 M.Matthews caught at TEXAS00, for 30 yards to the TEXAS00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:22, 1ST DOWN #28 C.Ranvier kick attempt good (H: #98 J.Ross, LS: #48 B.Brady)Texas 20, Tennessee 17
1:22Timeout Texas, clock 01:22
Tennessee End of game, 4 plays
1:171st & 10 at own 49(01:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short middle to #14 B.Staley caught at TEXAS46, for 5 yards to the TEXAS46, End Of Play. The previous play is under automatic review - “Runner was down by contact”. CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (01:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #14 B.Staley caught at TEXAS46, for 12 yards to the TEXAS39 (#4 J.McDonald; #29 G.Littleton), 1ST DOWN)
0:512nd & 5 at opp 46(00:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 4 yards to the TEXAS50 (#3 R.Biles). #74 S.Umarov injured on the play
0:383rd & 9 at the 50(00:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon rush right for 8 yards gain to the TEXAS42 (#93 H.Kanu) PENALTY TENN Holding (#69 D.Haslam) 10 yards from TEXAS50 to TENN40. NO PLAY
0:263rd & 19 at own 40(00:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon sacked for loss of 6 yards to the TENN34 (#40 L.Jackson, #1 C.Simmons) PENALTY TEXAS Face Mask (#19 Z.Umeozulu) 15 yards from TENN40 to TEXAS45, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
0:191st & 10 at opp 45PENALTY TENN False Start (#70 D.Sanders Jr.) 5 yards from TEXAS45 to TEXAS50. NO PLAY
0:071st & 15 at the 50(00:20) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass complete short right to #7 D.Brame caught at TEXAS46, for 4 yards to the TEXAS46 (#3 R.Biles)
0:032nd & 11 at opp 46(00:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 F.Brandon pass incomplete deep left to #1 T.Smith Jr. thrown to TEXAS00 broken up by #4 J.McDonald
1:22(01:22) #98 J.Ross kickoff 12 yards to the TENN47 Texas return for loss of 2 yards to the TENN49 fumbled by Texas at TENN49 recovered by TENN #7 A.Carter at TENN49, End Of Play

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Texas leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings.

Recent meetings
2026Texas 20, Tennessee 17
1968Texas 36, Tennessee 13Cotton Bowl
1952Texas 16, Tennessee 0Cotton Bowl
1950Tennessee 20, Texas 14Cotton Bowl

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