Overview
- Colin Simmons mimed urinating after a third-down sack that referee Kyle Olson announced was for “simulating using the restroom,” and the 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag wiped out the sack.
- The play occurred on Sept. 26, 2026 and converted what would have been a fourth-and-long into a fresh set of downs for Tennessee, a live-game consequence that heightened scrutiny of the celebration.
- Simmons apologized in his postgame news conference, saying he got caught up in the moment, and teammates visibly signaled for more subdued celebrations on later plays.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian briefly removed Simmons, said the behavior was unacceptable, blamed attention-seeking culture for part of the problem, and confirmed the team will discuss possible discipline without naming any penalties.
- Simmons’ five sacks tied the Texas single-game record and helped the Longhorns to a 4-0 start, a performance that complicates internal discipline decisions while the episode remains viral on social media.