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Tennessee faces $500,000 fine after fans storm field post-Alabama win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Tennessee faces $500,000 fine after fans storm field post-Alabama win

Summary

The University of Tennessee will incur a $500,000 fine following a field-storming incident after the Vols' victory over No. 7 Alabama on October 17. The game, held at Neyland Stadium, saw No. 14 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) secure a 26-10 win against Alabama (5-2, 3-2) in front of a sellout crowd. This fine is part of a Southeastern Conference (SEC) policy established in 2025, which mandates a flat $500,000 penalty for any instance of fans storming the field. Tennessee previously faced similar fines after defeating Alabama in 2022 and 2024.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee fans stormed the field after defeating Alabama.
•Tennessee's win was 26-10 on October 17.
•The fine comes under SEC's 2025 field-storming policy.
•Neyland Stadium hosted a sellout crowd of 101,915.
•This is Tennessee's third fine for similar incidents against Alabama.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — How much Tennessee will be fined for fans storming field after Vols beat Alabama

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Tennessee will pay a heavy fine after fans stormed the field to celebrate a win over No. 7 Alabama on Oct. 17. Here's the amount of the fine.
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