The Big 12 now has to decide whether Cincinnati owes a fine after Bearcats fans stormed the Nippert Stadium field to celebrate a 37-24 upset of No. 8 Texas Tech on the school’s 100th Homecoming.
The conference’s standard field-storming fine is $50,000, but the league reviews each incident to see whether the visiting team and game officials had a safe path off the field. Cincinnati’s win handed Texas Tech (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) its first loss of the season.
Big 12 field storming fine rules
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has tied the policy to one standard, saying “The Big 12 prioritizes the safety of all players, coaches and officials.” So the review will focus on how quickly Nippert security cleared a path for the Red Raiders and the officiating crew once fans reached the turf.
Colorado avoided a $50,000 bill in October 2025 after the league ruled the school “executed its field storm management procedures” following a win over Iowa State. BYU escaped a fine a week later after beating Utah, and Oklahoma State avoided one in September even after fans hauled a goalpost into Theta Pond following a 39-31 upset of Oregon…