That is the million-dollar issue, as for the third week in a row, a contentious ruling in a college football game culminated in garbage showering down on the field.

During Texas’ 30-15 loss to Georgia in Week 8, supporters threw water bottles from the stands after defensive back Jahdae Barron was called for pass interference after intercepting Carson Beck late in the third quarter. The questionable penalty canceled the interception, infuriating fans in the northeast area of the stadium, who replied by pelting the pitch with water bottles. After a lengthy delay, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkasian approached the student section and asked them to stop.

“I think we were all a little upset at that moment, and I just think that we’ve all got to use a little better discretion in moments like that,” Sarkasian remarked after the game had ended.

The refs reversed the call, which upset Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.

The SEC punished Texas $250,000 for violating its sportsmanship, game management, and alcohol availability standards during the game disruption.

The following week, a similar story played out in Columbus, Ohio. At Ohio Stadium, Buckeye fans threw water bottles onto the field after a controversial targeting call against the team during their 21-17 victory over Nebraska.

Arvell Reese, a linebacker for Ohio State, delivered a powerful hit on Nebraska wide receiver Jahmal Banks late in the fourth quarter, helping the team maintain their advantage. Banks then fumbled the ball, and Ohio State recovered. However, the referees ruled the pass incomplete and penalized Reese for targeting. Reese did not lead with his helmet, but his forearm made contact with Banks’ helmet. The play was then reviewed, and the officials changed their decision to determine that Banks’ grab was a catch while upholding the targeting call.

Following the announcement, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day lost his calm, tossing his headset down and yelling at the official. He received a sideline warning.

At the same moment, when the referees had made their final ruling, Ohio State fans began throwing objects into the field.

The Cornhuskers were unable to capitalize following the call. Nebraska rookie quarterback Dylan Raiola threw an interception with 1:16 remaining in the game, securing Ohio State’s victory.

After Ohio State filed an appeal, the NCAA reversed Reese’s targeting call, allowing him to play in the first half of the team’s next game against Penn State.

In Week 10, Clemson fans were the next group to get in on the fun. In the fourth quarter of their shock defeat to Louisville, the Tigers tried an onside kick despite trailing 26-14. It appeared that they had recovered the ball, but the authorities awarded it to Louisville. The play stood after a review. Then supporters yelled and tossed water bottles and other garbage onto the field, almost hitting cheerleaders in the process.

The Cardinals secured a 33-21 victory with a touchdown on the next play.

Following Nebraska’s loss to Ohio State in Week 9, Raiola expressed his thoughts about fans hurling garbage.

“The bottles being thrown is just, I don’t know, it kind of feels like it disrespects football and the nature of it,” Raiola told the crowd.

It also appears to be becoming an undesirable pattern in college football.

 

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