Texas Longhorns fans threw bottles onto the field after a controversial holding call in their game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night.
And incredibly, their shocking protests seemed to have an effect when the decision was overturned.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian could be seen urging the home fans to stop throwing bottles before the decision was overturned after further discussion.
Texas fans filled the north end of the field with bottles and other trash when an interception by the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially overturned by a pass interference penalty.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian could be seen urging the home crowd to stop throwing bottles.
Sarkisian was furious with the officials for the decision late in the third quarter that appeared to overturn Jahdae Barron’s 36-yard interception return to the Georgia 9-yard line. The coach then walked towards the far corner of the field signaling the student section to calm down. and stop throwing things.
As they picked up debris, officials discussed the play and picked up the flag for Barron’s contact with Arian Smith before the pick.
Two plays later, Quinn Ewers threw a 17-yard touchdown to Jaydon Blue to bring the Longhorns within 23-15 after trailing 23-0 at halftime.
More to follow.