SEC fines LSU $250K after football fans throw trash on field during Alabama game

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU faces a $250,000 fine after fans trashed the field during the LSU vs. Alabama Crimson Tide football game on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The Southeastern Conference said Monday, Nov. 11, that the fine is related to spectator sportsmanship. The SEC also said LSU must use all resources to identify all persons involved and prohibit them from attending LSU Athletics events for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic and athletic year. LSU also must review game management procedures and provide a report to the SEC to summarize efforts in identifying offenders.

In the third quarter of the matchup, fans threw trash on the field as the Tigers were behind, 21-6. Fans were believed to be unhappy with a facemask call from the officials.

During the game, sports commentator Kirk Herbstreit mentioned how fans trashed the field during the Texas and Georgia matchup earlier this season and how LSU fans are reacting similarly. "Enough's enough," said Herbstreit. "This is just stupid."

While fans were trashing the field, LSU cheerleaders took cover under their signs and banners to prevent being injured by the waste.

Earlier this year, the SEC fined Texas $250,000, and officials said the fine was for interrupting the competitive opportunity for both teams and endangering contest participants, according to ESPN.

According to SEC Bylaws and Commissioners Regulations, "if cans or plastic bottles are used as projectiles or otherwise cause game management issues, the institution is subject to an immediate fine and suspension of the alcohol sales privilege."

The SEC said they are not suspending alcohol sales at this but have the right to do so if the other requirements aren't met.

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