Top-ranked Texas beat No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in Knoxville, holding off a last-second Hail Mary to remain unbeaten. The Longhorns converted 3 of 12 third downs and committed 11 penalties for 115 yards; their defense recorded 10 sacks.
Texas had six three-and-outs, and its two field-goal drives ended at Tennessee's 7- and 27-yard lines. Five Texas defensive penalties cost 75 yards, with four giving Tennessee a first down. Three of Texas' four accepted offensive penalties were on quarterback Arch Manning.
Texas' 10 sacks were the second-most in program history, behind the 15 against Texas Tech in 1981. Colin Simmons had five, tying Shane Dronett's five-sack performance against Texas Tech; four of Simmons' sacks came on third downs. Texas recorded five sacks in the final 15 minutes.
