Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Lombardi Award, which honors the top lineman or linebacker in college football.
The announcement came on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Simmons, a key contributor on the Longhorns' defense, was photographed during the Allstate Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners on October 10, 2026, at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.
The Lombardi Award semifinalists list recognizes the nation's most dominant interior linemen and linebackers. Simmons' selection highlights his impact in his role as an edge defender for Texas.
