Overview
- On Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons celebrated a third‑down sack by pantomiming urination and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The 15‑yard penalty erased the sack and gave Tennessee an automatic first down even though the Volunteers ultimately failed to turn the extended possession into points.
- Simmons apologized after the game and returned to the field, finishing with five sacks to tie the Texas single‑game record.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian briefly removed Simmons during the game, described the act as a product of a ‘look at me’ social‑media culture, and said he would not impose a harsh immediate punishment while promising further team discipline.
- Broadcasters and social media condemned the gesture, President Trump attended the game, an apparent family‑member apology circulated online with identity confusion, and the episode raises questions about celebration rules and how the program manages a high‑profile NFL prospect.