A controversial call in the third quarter of Saturday's matchup between Georgia and Texas interrupted the game after fans threw debris on the field, and the Longhorns are paying for it.

The SEC announced on Sunday that Texas will be fined $250,000 due to the reaction from fans that delayed the game before the Longhorns suffered a 30-15 loss.

In addition to the fine, Texas is being required to identify all of the individuals who threw debris on the field and prohibit them from attending future Texas Athletics events for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. The university also must review and update its game management procedures and alcohol availability policies to prevent future incidents like this from happening. It will then have to provide a report to the Conference Office summarizing its efforts to fulfill these requirements.

"The throwing of debris and resulting interruption of play that took place Saturday night cannot be part of any SEC event," SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. "The SEC is assigned responsibility by its membership to enforce its sportsmanship and game management policies and these actions are consistent with that oversight responsibility, including the financial penalty and mandated reviews."

The instance occurred after an interception by Longhorns safety Jahdae Barron was called back for defensive pass interference. After the stoppage caused by the debris on the field, the officials overturned the penalty and gave Texas the ball, giving a perception that the ugly behavior from the fans actually benefitted the team.

Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the incident after the loss, which was Texas' first of the season and knocked the team from No. 1 to No. 5 in the AP Top 25.

"I understand the frustration," Sarkisian said after the game. "We all were frustrated in the moment. But, you know ... all of Longhorn Nation, I know we can be better than that."

Longhorns officials also released a statement apologizing for the incident.

"While we deeply appreciate the passion and loyalty of our fan base at The University of Texas at Austin, we do not condone the unsportsmanlike conduct that was exhibited by some individuals throwing objects onto the field during last night's game and sincerely apologize to the University of Georgia players, coaches, and fans, as well as the Southeastern Conference and officiating crew," the statement from Texas Board of Regents chairman Kevin Eltife, UT president Jay Hartzell and athletic director Chris Del Conte read. "This type of behavior will not be tolerated."