Lewis’s recovery changes the preseason picture
Burnt Orange Nation reports that Mikey Lewis is scheduled for foot surgery, with Texas expecting a lengthy recovery but not a season-ending absence.
Texas sports roundup
SoftballRecruiting
Abdullah adds to Texas softball's 2028 class
Burnt Orange Nation reports that outfielder Zoey Abdullah committed to Texas on September 27. The Doral Academy prospect joins the program's 2028 recruiting class. Her older sister, Anabela, is already a freshman infielder for the Longhorns.
Simmons’ record day earns national recognition
Colin Simmons received Bednarik, Nagurski and Walter Camp weekly honors after a school-record 5.5 sacks against Tennessee.
FootballRecruiting
Mays receives a Texas offer while pledged to Tennessee
Burnt Orange Nation reports that Texas offered Northeast Mississippi Community College defensive tackle Christian Mays. He had committed to Tennessee in June. The offer adds Texas to the competition for the junior college prospect in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Stat correction moves Simmons into first place
Inside Texas reports that a half-sack correction raised Colin Simmons’s Tennessee total to 5.5, giving him Texas’s single-game record.
Sarkisian addresses post-play conduct
Steve Sarkisian said he spoke with Colin Simmons and Raleek Brown about their celebrations following Texas’ win at Tennessee, the Associated Press reports.
Conference review identifies late-kick errors
The SEC acknowledged two rule violations on Tennessee’s late onside kick and said officials should have ordered a five-yard penalty and another kick, Burnt Orange Nation reports.
FootballAnalysis
A close win exposes work for the bye week
In his analysis, Burnt Orange Nation’s Gerald Goodridge argues that penalties and difficult third downs undermined Texas’s 20–17 win at Tennessee despite a dominant pass rush.
Kentucky closes out Texas in three sets
A 25–23, 25–20, 25–21 loss in Lexington left Texas at 5–5 overall and 1–1 in the SEC.
Texas strengthens its hold on No. 1
Texas remained atop the September 27 AP poll with 62 first-place votes after its 20–17 road win at Tennessee.
Texas leaves Knoxville unbeaten
Texas beat Tennessee 20–17 to reach 4–0 overall and 1–0 in SEC play. The Longhorn defense recorded 10 sacks.
Stafford powers a five-set turnaround
Torrey Stafford finished with 28 kills as Texas recovered from a two-set deficit to win its SEC opener at Tennessee.