Austin is in chaos!
Texas Longhorns fans were completely enraged Saturday night, littering the field at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium with cans and bottles following a scandalous pass interference call in favor of the Georgia Bulldogs. . The play occurred at a critical moment in the third quarter.
A pass interference penalty with three minutes remaining nullified a massive interception by a Longhorns defensive back. Jade Baronand it immediately drew the ire of the Texas fan base. (Related article: 'I'm serious': Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham calls for open tryout after 'terrible' play from kicker)
In response, Longhorns fans scattered trash on the field, requiring cleanup and delaying the game. Authorities then canceled the call and the wiretaps remained in place. Texas scored a touchdown moments later to cut UGA's lead. 23-15.
Georgia went on to win the game, but 30-15.
For information on the arrest, please contact the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Check out the Daily Caller for the latest information.
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A chaotic scene in Austin:
The Texas-Georgia interception was *initially* ruled invalid after officials ruled it was defensive pass interference on the play.
A Texas fan then threw a bottle onto the field, and Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian implored the fans to stop. pic.twitter.com/v5yJQMSqol
— Terrible announcement (@awfulpayment) October 20, 2024
Steve Sarkisian is pleading with fans to stop throwing things. https://t.co/pN0BwYUSLl pic.twitter.com/pbjnvVlkJ4
— Eric Henry (@EricCHenry_) October 20, 2024
The judges changed their mind! Prohibited! Kirby Smart is angry!!! pic.twitter.com/Po1Xu13gsv
— Mr. Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 20, 2024
Gosh, I'm glad I decided to get back on track literally right before this happened. (It was a wild day, with college football and tornado chasing in New Mexico filling the screen.)
