Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Lombardi Award, which honors the nation's top college football lineman or linebacker. The announcement came on November 5, 2026, recognizing Simmons' standout season. The sophomore defensive end has been a disruptive force for Texas, notably during the Allstate Red River Rivalry against Oklahoma on October 10, 2026, at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The Lombardi Award finalist list will be released later this month, with the winner announced in December.
Texas Longhorns' Colin Simmons Named Semifinalist for 2026 Lombardi Award
