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Texas permanently bans fan for inappropriate gestures toward Florida players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Texas permanently bans fan for inappropriate gestures toward Florida players
Summary

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced the permanent ban of a fan following a confrontation with Florida football players that went viral after the October 17 game. The individual was recorded directing obscene gestures toward the players and yelling profanities, prompting an internal response from Texas officials. Del Conte emphasized that the behavior did not align with the university's standards of sportsmanship and respect. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about fan behavior at sporting events, as Texas previously faced issues with crowd conduct during a game against Georgia in 2024. Texas will host Mississippi in a ranked SEC matchup in Week 8.

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  • •Fan banned for flipping off Florida players after October 17 game.
  • •Texas athletic director condemned the behavior as unacceptable.
  • •Del Conte issued an apology to the University of Florida.
  • •Incident occurred after Texas's second consecutive loss of the season.
  • •Texas will play Mississippi in an upcoming SEC matchup.
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  • 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Texas bans fan after viral confrontation with Florida football players
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Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said the fan caught flipping off Florida football players demonstrated "unacceptable behavior."

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