The Bulldogs’ biggest celebration in years came with a price. Jeff Lebby and his squad pulled off a stunning 24-20 upset against Arizona State in Starkville. Brenen Thompson had an incredible 58-yard touchdown with 30 seconds remaining and Hunter Washington got the game-sealing interception. After Blake Shapen took a knee to end the game, chaos hit. Fans stormed Davis Wade, tore down the north end zone goalposts, and the sound of cowbells filled the night. For a team that had struggled with a 7-17 record over the last two seasons, the outpouring of joy was understandable. But the SEC does not discriminate when handing out fines.

By Monday, the Bulldogs faced a $500,000 fine for the field storming. League rules automatically penalize schools when fans rush the field, and since this was

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