NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
SEC fines South Carolina $500,000 for field storming after upset over Tennessee
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The Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $500,000 on Sunday after fans rushed the field following a 27-24 victory over No. 11 Tennessee. The penalty will be paid directly to the opposing Volunteers per league policy. South Carolina was one of four schools whose fans stormed the field on Saturday, alongside celebrations at Minnesota, UCF, and Cincinnati.
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The fine carries a direct financial penalty of $500,000 for the university, though the amount could be reduced to $100,000 if the school proves it made a full attempt to prevent the field rush.
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OrganizationBYU“Suffered its first loss of the season against UCF.”OrganizationUtah“Ranked No. 6 and one of three remaining unbeaten FBS teams.”OrganizationUCLA“Ranked No. 7 and one of three remaining unbeaten FBS teams.”OrganizationTennessee“Defeated by South Carolina 27-24 and set to receive the fine payment.”PersonMorgan Scalley“Head coach of Utah.”PersonDeion Sanders“Colorado head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”PersonMario Cristobal“Head coach of Miami.”PersonWill Stone“Kicker involved in overtime and regulation plays against BYU.”OrganizationMiami“Ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll.”PersonLane Kiffin“Head coach of LSU.”PersonPete Golding“Head coach of Ole Miss.”PersonMike Norvell“Florida State head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”PersonMark Long“Associated Press sports writer reporting on the college football poll updates.”OrganizationNotre Dame“Slipped to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 poll.”PersonDan Lanning“Head coach of Oregon.”PersonJedd Fisch“Washington head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”PersonArch Manning“Quarterback for Texas.”OrganizationAlabama“Ranked No. 10 in the AP Top 25.”PersonLuke Fickell“Wisconsin head coach whose job security improved.”PersonDave Aranda“Fired head coach of Baylor.”PersonShane Beamer“South Carolina head coach whose job security improved.”OrganizationSportradar“Data provider referenced regarding historical unblemished team counts.”PersonBob Chesney“Head coach of UCLA.”OrganizationSouth Carolina“Fined $500,000 by the SEC after fans rushed the field.”PersonEric Morris“First-year head coach of Oklahoma State.”PersonMike Locksley“Fired head coach of Maryland.”PersonGreg Schiano“Rutgers head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”PersonFaletau Satuala“BYU player who blocked a field goal at the end of regulation.”PersonJoey McGuire“Texas Tech head coach.”PersonMalachi Toney“Miami player setting a school record with 16 catches.”PersonDave Doeren“Fired head coach of N.C. State.”PersonWill Stein“Head coach of Kentucky and former Oregon offensive coordinator.”PersonJon Sumrall“Head coach of Florida.”PersonDrew Mehringer“Fired offensive coordinator of Oregon.”PersonGreg Sankey“SEC Commissioner who may reduce the fine to $100,000 under specific compliance c”PersonDarian Mensah“Miami quarterback throwing for 387 yards and four scores.”OrganizationOhio State“Moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll while idle.”OrganizationKentucky“Ranked No. 9 with a six-game winning streak under first-year coach Will Stein.”OrganizationWake Forest“Ranked No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after climbing 12 spots over three weeks.”PersonDavid Braun“Head coach of Northwestern.”PersonKendal Wall“Defensive end for BYU called for roughing the kicker.”PersonSonny Dykes“TCU head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”OrganizationGeorgia“Moved up to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 poll following a bye week.”PersonLincoln Riley“USC head coach mentioned regarding coaching security.”PersonOscar Dixon“AP sports editor discussing conference strengths.”OrganizationIndiana“Jumped to No. 4 after an overtime win at Michigan.”PersonJerry Humphrey“Associated Press writer conducting voter Q&A segments.”