No. 1 Texas beat No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville to open SEC play, despite 11 penalties for 115 yards and six sacks allowed. The Volunteers scored late and recovered an onside kick, but Texas knocked down a final heave to secure the win.
Texas's defense held Tennessee's offense scoreless for three full quarters, and the Volunteers punted or turned the ball over on downs on 11 consecutive drives. Tennessee also scored on a punt return, separate from its late offensive touchdown.
The article's analysis says Arch Manning looked indecisive against Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' aggressive scheme, while Texas's offensive line struggled with late shifts and movement up front.
