Big 12 fined after Colorado fans storm field following Iowa State upset

Big 12 fined after Colorado fans storm field following Iowa State upset
Big 12 fined after Colorado fans storm field following Iowa State upset

Following Colorado’s 24-17 victory over previously 21st-ranked Iowa State on Saturday afternoon, Buffs fans stormed Folsom Field to celebrate. It was a classic scene after an unexpected victory. However, after the game, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was informed that the school would be fined $50,000 as a result of the field assault.

Sanders thought the rule was a little silly and spoke candidly about it.

“Is it a fine for rushing in the field?” Sanders said. “What is it? 50 what? For rushing the field? What’s 50 grand for rushing the field? Who made that a rule? Come on, man. That’s not cool, I mean, these kids, well, we got $50,000, right? We can contribute. Let’s contribute… Wow, that’s it, that’s it, shoot. Sorry. Wow, 50 grand. All right, next question.”

On Wednesday afternoon, the Big 12 announced that they had rescinded the $50,000 fine, as reported by BuffZone’s Brian Howell. It was a stroke of luck for Colorado, especially since the assault on the field was relatively calm and caused no damage.

The Buffs now head into a bye week before traveling to Salt Lake City to face another ranked opponent, the Utah Utes, on October 25.

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