Texas A&M became the first SEC football program to receive a $50,000 fine from the conference Tuesday for violating its policy on players faking injuries in games.

Texas A&M was found in violation of the NCAA playing rules governing feigning injuries for a play in the fourth quarter of the Aggies' 45-42 win at Arkansas on Saturday, in which defensive back Tyreek Chappell sat down on the field to stop play after the ball had already been spotted.

Steve Shaw, the national coordinator of football officials, reviewed video submitted by the SEC of the situation, which occurred with 12:36 remaining and Texas A&M leading 38-27. Before Chappell went down, a Texas A&M staff member can be seen on video standing near the 25-yard line signaling to Chappell and pointing to the ground.

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