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Two Texas Longhorns players faced distinct consequences for their celebratory actions during Saturday's college football match against the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville.
The incidents, which drew significant attention on social media, involved specific on-field behaviors that resulted in a penalty for one player and viral scrutiny for the other.
Junior edge rusher Colin Simmons was the first to draw attention after hauling down Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon. The tackle initially resulted in a 16-yard loss for the Volunteers.
However, the play was negated when Simmons was assessed a penalty for "simulating using the restroom." This technical foul reduced the gain to a single-yard loss, directly altering the field position following the stop.
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