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.