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SEC Fines Texas $250K Amid Controversial Georgia Game Incident

The highly anticipated college football match between No. 5 Georgia and No. 1 Texas was marred by chaos as Texas fans threw trash and debris onto the field following a controversial overturned pass interference call. The SEC has fined the University of Texas at Austin $250,000 for the incident and demanded that the school identify and ban those responsible. Texas President Jay Hartzell expressed disappointment over the fan behavior and urged students to maintain sportsmanship. Georgia stunned Texas with a crucial upset, leading to heated debates surrounding officiating decisions and the repercussions for fan conduct, raising questions about the integrity of game procedures.
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