It’s time for Texas to pay the piper.
The Longhorns’ loss to Georgia cost them the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll, but that’s not the only thing that has slipped from their grasp. (Related: Oregon retains No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 poll for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt appears for first time in 11 years)
As the third quarter of Saturday’s game drew to a close, the referees ultimately ruled for pass interference, shocking the college football world. texas defensive back Jade Baron He was the player who received a bad call after catching an interception from the Bulldogs’ quarterback. carson beck. Everyone knew the call was a scary one from the Zebras: fans, broadcasters, and even the Georgia faithful.
I mean, hell, look.
— Wow, that was crazy (@CowardlyDoggo) October 20, 2024
But Longhorns fans took it to another level and were so furious that they littered the field with cans and bottles.
Texas student throws bottle in end zone after defensive interference call against Georgia game pic.twitter.com/U0F4ChARjQ
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) October 20, 2024
After reviewing the play, the referee actually rightfully reversed the call, but honestly it didn’t really affect the game as Georgia had the upper hand throughout.
Already in the red and losing its top spot in the standings, Texas received more punishment courtesy of the SEC, which fined the Longhorns $250,000 for littering.
The SEC fined Texas $250,000 and said it would “use all available resources, including security, stadium, and television footage, to identify the individuals who threw objects on the field and at opposing teams.” We will be required to do so.”
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 20, 2024
Welcome to the Texas SEC.
