{
  "id": 15515434,
  "title": "Tennessee violates SEC policy with field storm, fine paid to Alabama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tennessee-violates-sec-policy-with-field-storm-fine-paid-to-alabama",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tennessee-violates-sec-policy-field-232835209.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Alabama will receive a $500,000 fine from the University of Tennessee following the Crimson Tide's 26-10 victory on October 17, as the Southeastern Conference announced a violation of the league's access to competition area policy. Tennessee was found to have breached the policy by allowing fans to enter the competition area during the game.\n\nAccording to the SEC's policy, only authorized individuals should be granted access to the competition areas during a contest. Spectators are strictly prohibited from entering these areas before, during, or after the game. The safety of both participants and spectators is of utmost importance in this regard.\n\nCommissioner Greg Sankey has the authority to reduce Tennessee's fine to $100,000 if Tennessee can demonstrate a genuine effort to prevent the field storm, with minimal fan interaction with the visiting team, the Alabama Crimson Tide. The escalating fine structure, previously in place, would have seen Tennessee fined $100,000 for the first offense, $250,000 for the second, and $500,000 for any subsequent violations.\n\nTennessee fans were spotted on the field while Alabama players were still exiting the competition area. This incident marks the third violation in the escalating fine structure, resulting in the $500,000 penalty for Tennessee.",
  "summary": "The University of Alabama is set to secure a payout from the University of Tennessee after Tennessee's 26-10 upset win against the Crimson Tide.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Vols offer Tennessee football legacy after Alabama win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/vols-offer-tennessee-football-legacy-after-alabama-win",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:05:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}