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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The SEC has imposed a $500,000 fine on Tennessee for permitting fans to enter the field post their 26-10 win over No. 6 Alabama. The incident unfolded at Neyland Stadium, where the game concluded in favor of Tennessee. This is the eleventh consecutive time a field storm has occurred following a Crimson Tide road loss, dating back to Auburn in 2013.

The SEC's policy stipulates that institutions must restrict access to competition areas for the safety of participants and spectators. While the SEC commissioner, Greg Sankey, has the discretion to reduce the fine to $100,000 under certain circumstances, these conditions were not met in this case. The fine will be reimbursed to Alabama as per SEC policy.