Texas’ Simmons Draws 15-Yard Penalty for Urination Gesture

Texas defensive end Colin Simmons drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty Saturday after sacking Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon and miming urination on the field. The referee called it “simulating using the restroom,” turning what would have been fourth-and-long into a Tennessee first down and extending the drive; the Volunteers did not score on the possession, but gained field position in a close game. Texas led 10-3 at halftime, and the score later stood at 13-10 after Tennessee tied it with a punt-return touchdown. Broadcast commentators criticized Simmons’ celebration, which echoed a similar penalty against Ole Miss’ Elijah Moore in the 2019 Egg Bowl.