The Big 12 announced Tuesday that it has issued a public reprimand and fined Arizona State $50,000 after fans stormed the field following the Sun Devils' Week 8 upset win against Texas Tech . This is Arizona State's first such fine of the year.
"The Big 12 prioritizes the safety of all players, coaches and officials," Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. "The conference will continue to work with all of its institutions on event management policies at all Big 12 venues."
Arizona State, on the heels of a blowout loss to Utah , rebounded by handing Texas Tech its first loss of the season. As a result, Arizona State returned to the AP Top 25 poll at No. 24 following its win over the Red Raiders, who dropped from No. 7 to No. 14. Texas Tech's loss to Arizona Sta