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Big 12 Fines Arizona State $50,000 Over Field Storming After Texas Tech Upset

The penalty underscores the Big 12’s intensified safety policy that warns of stiffer consequences for repeat violations.

Overview

  • The conference issued a public reprimand and a $50,000 fine to Arizona State for a field-storming incident at Mountain America Stadium following Saturday’s 26-22 win.
  • Commissioner Brett Yormark emphasized player, coach and official safety and said the league will keep working with schools on event management policies.
  • This is Arizona State’s first such fine this season as the Big 12 enforces stricter rules on playing-surface intrusions.
  • League enforcement this year has included a $25,000 fine to Texas Tech over tortilla-throwing, with warnings of possible in-game penalties and six-figure fines for repeat offenses.
  • Arizona State climbed to No. 24 in the AP poll after Raleek Brown’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left, while Texas Tech dropped to No. 14.