BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has fined No. 3 Texas A&M $50,000 for violating its policy on faking injuries during games, the conference announced on Tuesday.

The league also reprimanded coach Mike Elko for allowing cornerback Tyreek Chappell to feign an injury during the Aggies' 45-42 win at Arkansas on Saturday.

It happened with less than 13 minutes remaining in the game, when the Razorbacks completed a pass deep in A&M territory with the Aggies leading 38-27. Chappell was not in on the tackle and gave no indication he was hurt until he went to the ground and pointed to his right leg, stopping play. Texas A&M was flagged and charged a timeout because he presented as injured after the ball was spotted.

“Just prior to the player going down, a Texas A&M staff me

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