# SEC fines South Carolina $500,000 for allowing fans to storm the field after beating Tennessee

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/10/26/sec-fines-south-carolina-500000-for-allowing-fans-to-storm-the-field-after-beating-tennessee/

(AP) — The Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $500,000 on Sunday for allowing fans to storm the field following a 27-24 victory over then-No. 11 Tennessee. The fine will be paid to the Volunteers in accordance with SEC policy. South Carolina was one of at least four schools whose fans rushed the field after a win on Saturday. Minnesota did so after beating rival Iowa 13-10. UCF did so after stunning then-No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double overtime. And Cincinnati did so after shocking then-No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24. Appalachian State fans also poured onto the field after the Mountaineers’ 34

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Created: 2026-10-27T02:34:02.676806+00:00

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