The Southeastern Conference fined the University of Mississippi $250,000 after fans threw bottles and other objects onto the field during its 42-7 loss to Georgia on Saturday night.
The incident happened in the second quarter and caused a brief stoppage. The SEC said the behavior threatened player safety and disrupted fair competition for both teams.
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In a Monday statement, the league cited violations of its sportsmanship, game management and alcohol availability policies. It noted that using beverage containers as projectiles triggers automatic penalties under SEC Bylaws and Commissioner’s Regulations.
The SEC did not suspend alcohol sales at future games in Oxford but said it retains authority to do so if needed.
Fans grew frustrated after a roughing-the-passer penalty erased an Ole Miss interception, followed by a pass interference call on defensive back Jaylon Braxton that extended a Georgia scoring drive.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters he saw small items — possibly ice — but no bottles. He said officials could have continued play and called the disruption unnecessary.
Texas received the same $250,000 penalty from the SEC in 2024 after fans threw debris during Georgia’s 30-15 win over the then-No. 1 Longhorns.
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