Sarkisian calls Simmons’ profane celebration a “bad football play”

Texas beat Tennessee 20-17 as coach Steve Sarkisian called Colin Simmons’ celebration after sacking Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon a “bad football play.” Officials penalized Simmons for simulating using the restroom; he tied Texas’s single-game sack record with five.

Sarkisian said Texas had emphasized avoiding emotional reactions to the crowd and that a penalty like Simmons’ “can’t happen.” The Longhorns failed to recover an onside kick with 1:22 remaining before holding on for the win.