COLUMBIA, S.C. —
The SEC’s policy says institutions must limit access to competition areas to the athletes taking part, along with coaches, officials and authorized support personnel “for the safety of participants and spectators alike.”
A subsequent offense would cost South Carolina $500,000.
As the clock ran out, fans climbed out of the stands and through hedges between the student section and the field to celebrate with the team.
The victory was South Carolina’s first over a top 10 opponent since defeating Tennessee and Clemson in consecutive weeks to end the 2022 regular season.