Final Result and Key Performers
The Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers 20-17 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. The victory improves Texas to 4-0 on the season, while Tennessee falls to 3-1. The game drew an attendance of 101,915 fans.
Raleek Brown was the standout performer for the visitors, rushing for 67 yards on 17 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Arch Manning completed 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards with one interception. For the home team, Faizon Brandon passed for 145 yards on 17 of 29 attempts with one touchdown, while Mike Matthews caught four passes for 72 yards and a score.
Game Flow and Scoring Sequence
The contest began with Texas taking an early lead. In the first quarter, Raleek Brown ran for a 9-yard touchdown, followed by a 33-yard field goal by Tennessee’s Cooper Ranvier to make it 7-3. The second quarter saw no touchdowns, as Gianni Spetic kicked a 22-yard field goal to extend Texas’s lead to 10-3 at the half.
Tennessee responded in the third quarter when Qua Moss returned a punt 57 yards for a touchdown, tying the game 10-10. Spetic then struck again with a 44-yard field goal to put Texas back in front 13-10.
