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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.

The Texas Longhorns faced some injury questions during their matchup with Tennessee in Knoxville.

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The Texas Longhorns faced some injury questions during their matchup with Tennessee in Knoxville.

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Texas defenders shush the Tennessee student section. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns escaped Knoxville with a narrow victory.

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs against Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Amare Campbell (0) during the second half at Neyland Stadium.

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With the Longhorns' offense still finding their momentum, the defense shut down the Volunteers for another Texas victory.

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Before he put together the best game of his college career, Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons went viral for an inappropriate celebration against Tennessee.

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The Texas Longhorns escaped Neyland Stadium with its perfect record intact, but the win wasn’t pretty. Here’s the good, bad and ugly from the Longhorns’ win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) celebrates with teammates after defeating the against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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The Texas Longhorns needed help from the defense against the Tennessee Volunteers, and edge rusher Colin Simmons responded with a record-tying day.

Texas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium.

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The Texas Longhorns beat Tennessee in their SEC opener despite a massive amount of mistakes and poor play by the offense, but the defense carried.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium.

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The Texas Longhorns had multiple chances to build a big lead against Tennessee in the first half but shot themselves in the foot one too many times.

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ESPN's College GameDay was on hand ahead of the SEC opener between the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers.

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) warms up before a game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers has been dealing with an injury before facing Tennessee.

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The Texas Longhorns travel to take on the Tennessee Volunteers, and the week four matchup will be decided by five key areas

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The Texas Longhorns struggled away from home throughout last season. With more experience under their belt, can this year's team avoid the same mistakes in a hostile Neyland Stadium against the Tennessee V

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The Texas Longhorns put an emphasis on fixing some notable offensive issues this offseason.

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Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon will face the biggest test of his young career against the Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) makes a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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The Texas Longhorns could be without leading rusher Hollywood Smothers against the Tennessee Volunteers, so who needs to step up in his place this weekend?

Sep 19, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman catches a touchdown pass while defended by UTSA Roadrunners cornerback RJ Lester Jr. during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman has already flashed his big-play ability through three games at Texas. Against the Tennessee Volunteers, his skill set could make him the Longhorns’ biggest X-factor.

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The Texas Longhorns travel to Neyland Stadium for the first time in program history to face the Tennessee Volunteers in a top-15 matchup

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs for yardage during the second half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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There appears to be a chance that Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers could miss his first-ever SEC game.

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Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers is dealing with an injury ahead of the SEC opener against Tennessee.

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian stands for the Eyes of Texas with players and fans after a victory over the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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Texas enters Knoxville as the No. 1 team in the country with a chance to show its success can travel beyond Austin and into the heart of the SEC.

President Donald Trump speaks at a memorial event at the Pentagon on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2025, in Arlington, VA.

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President Donald Trump is set to be in attendance for Texas vs. Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday.

Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before the game against the UTSA Roadrunners.

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The Texas Longhorns travel to one of the toughest road environments in college football to take on the Tennessee Volunteers.

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) drops back to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have several players the Texas Longhorns will have to keep an eye on.

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The Texas Longhorns open SEC play on the road against the Tennessee Volunteers. Here are three storylines that could shape Saturday’s matchup in Knoxville.

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The Texas Longhorns have multiple players dealing with injuries ahead of Saturday's SEC opener versus Tennessee.