Raleek Brown’s Late Run Seals 20-17 Texas Win Over Tennessee

Decisive Late Scoring

Texas Longhorns secured a 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The game was decided in the final quarter when Raleek Brown carried the ball four yards for a touchdown, pushing the Longhorns ahead by seven points. Although the Volunteers responded with a field goal to narrow the margin, Texas held on to improve its record to 4-0. Tennessee finished with a 3-1 record after the loss. The venue hosted an attendance of 101,915 spectators for the contest.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The scoring sequence began in the first quarter with Brown running nine yards for a touchdown, followed by a kick by Gianni Spetic. Tennessee answered with a 33-yard field goal from Cooper Ranvier. In the second quarter, Texas extended its lead with a 22-yard field goal by Spetic. The third quarter saw Tennessee tie the game at 10-10 after Qua Moss returned a punt 57 yards for a touchdown, with Ranvier adding the extra point. Texas regained the lead with a 44-yard field goal from Spetic. The fourth quarter featured Brown’s four-yard score and a 30-yard pass from Faizon Brandon to Mike Matthews for the Volunteers’ final points.

Key Performers

Texas quarterback Arch Manning completed 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards and one interception. Raleek Brown led the rushing attack with 17 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Wingo contributed on the receiving end with six catches for 74 yards. For Tennessee, Faizon Brandon completed 17 of 29 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown. DeSean Bishop rushed for 34 yards on 11 carries, while Mike Matthews caught four passes for 72 yards, including a touchdown. The statistical lines reflect the balanced offensive efforts from both teams throughout the four quarters.

Final Records

The Longhorns remain undefeated this season, entering this matchup as the visiting team in Knoxville. The Volunteers, playing at home, dropped their first game of the season. The final score of 20-17 confirmed Texas’s dominance in the scoring battle, with the decisive points coming from Brown’s late-game effort. No other scoring plays were recorded after the final field goal by Tennessee, cementing the result for the season’s ongoing records.

Sources

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