After Texas beat Tennessee, Fox Sports interviewed quarterback Arch Manning instead of standout defender Colin Simmons, who recorded five sacks. Emmanuel Acho criticized the choice on X; Manning threw for 201 yards, had no touchdowns and was intercepted once.
Acho said Simmons was the team's standout and deserved the interview, while Manning's performance was unremarkable and his answer offered little. His criticism suggested that coverage was prioritizing Manning's profile over better-performing teammates. Simmons also had eight tackles, six solo, and was penalized for a lewd celebration.
