Texas fined $250K, apologizes to Georgia, officials for fan behavior

October 21, 2024

By Dave Wilson, ESPN: The Texas Longhorns, after issuing an apology earlier Sunday, were fined $250,000 by the Southeastern Conference for fans throwing trash onto the field after a controversial pass interference call during Saturday’s 30-15 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night.

The SEC said the fine was for “interrupting the competitive opportunity for both teams and endangering contest participants.” It also requires Texas to “use all available resources” — including security, stadium and television video — to identify those who threw trash onto the field or at the Bulldogs — and prohibit them from attending Texas athletics events for the remainder of the academic year.

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Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans

Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.

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