Texas' Colin Simmons apologizes, reveals what Sarkisian said to him

Colin Simmons apologized after Texas’ 20-17 win at No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, following a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct involving a referee. Simmons said the sideline message was about maintaining “next play mentality” and moving on. He acknowledged he was “definitely in that mode” during the celebration. The linebacker also clarified that head coach Steve Sarkisian reviewed the issue with him after it happened and said he wouldn’t impose a “death penalty” for the misconduct, but that it couldn’t continue. Sarkisian noted they “took him out,” addressed it, and put him back in. The game featured Raleek Brown’s 67-yard run and two touchdowns, including a four-yard score with 5:41 remaining.