Big 12 fines No. 24 Arizona State $50,000 for field storming after No. 14 Texas Tech win

The Big 12 Conference fined Arizona State University $50,000 and issued a public reprimand following fans storming the field after their 26-22 victory over Texas Tech. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark emphasized that the conference prioritizes the safety of players, coaches, and officials, and will continue working with institutions to improve event management policies. The field storming occurred after a dramatic game-winning touchdown by Arizona State's running back Raleek Brown with just 34 seconds left, which helped the Sun Devils maintain their hopes for a Big 12 title defense. This is part of a broader crackdown by the Big 12 on postgame celebrations, with initial fines set at $50,000 and increasing for repeat offenses. Arizona State has since returned to the AP Top 25 rankings after the win and is preparing for upcoming key games in their schedule. The conference's actions reflect growing concerns over player and staff safety at events, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.