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By: TPS Staff
Summary
Top-ranked Texas defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in the SEC opener for both teams at Neyland Stadium. Colin Simmons tied the Longhorns' program record with five sacks as Texas recorded 10 overall. Raleek Brown rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead 4-yard score with 5:41 remaining. Tennessee pulled within three on Faizon Brandon's 30-yard touchdown pass to Mike Matthews with 1:22 left, but Texas recovered the ensuing onside kick and deflected Brandon's final Hail Mary attempt.
Why it matters
The victory kept Texas unbeaten at 4-0 and gave the Longhorns a road win in their SEC opener, while Tennessee's attempt to defeat a No. 1-ranked opponent for the first time since 1985 fell short.
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