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Colin Simmons Credits Muschamp and 'F*ck It' Mindset for Defensive Leap

The shift to attack-first instincts and heavier film study could turn Simmons into a two-way edge who anchors Will Muschamp’s pressure-driven defense.

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Jul 23, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Simmons, speaking Friday during fall camp interviews, said he stopped overthinking and adopted a blunt 'F*ck it' approach that pushed him to attack blockers and make plays against the run.
  • Last season Simmons led the SEC with 12 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss, and he needs an estimated 14 sacks in 2026 to surpass Will Anderson Jr.’s SEC career total of 34.5.
  • Simmons credited Muschamp’s daily tone in meetings and practices for driving a more aggressive identity and for pushing him to study formations, coverages, defensive fronts and situational calls.
  • The Longhorns have given Simmons preseason All-America honors and put him on several award watch lists as he aims to keep elite pass-rush production while improving run defense.
  • Muschamp’s return recalls his earlier Austin defenses that generated heavy pressure through players such as Brian Orakpo and Sergio Kindle, and Texas will be watching whether Simmons can anchor that rebuilt, championship-caliber front.