COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will fine the University of South Carolina (USC) for fans field-storming Saturday night after the team’s upset over Texas A&M.

The Gamecocks swept the No. 10 Aggies 44-20 at Williams-Brice Stadium in their first conference loss of the season.

As the clock struck zero in the fourth quarter, South Carolina fans launched over bushes and walls to storm the field and celebrate with fellow Gamecocks. The win marks the first time USC beat a ranked team following nine unsuccessful tries.

Following the event, SEC officials said the university will face a $250,000 fine to Texas A&M.

The conference said the field-storming is a violation of the league’s access to competition area policy.

“The policy states that ‘institutions shall limit access to competition areas to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly credentialed or authorized individuals at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest may spectators enter the competition area,’” the conference wrote in a release.

The policy was originally adopted in 2004 and had its financial penalties increased in 2015 and 2023. Any additional violations will result in a $500,000 fine.

This is the first time Gamecock fans have stormed the field since the team swept No. 5 Tennessee at Willy-B in November of 2022.