UM System President Mun Choi and Mizzou Athletics Director Laird Veach are warning fans at the University of Missouri not to rush the field during Mizzou football games in light of a new SEC fine policy.
The Southeastern Conference will now impose a $500,000 fine on schools whose fans rush the field or court, and that money goes to the opposing team. The policy replaces an escalating fine system.
"Beginning with the 2025 season, Mizzou students and fans will no longer rush the field," Choi and Veatch said in a joint statement . "We expect to win each game that we play. We can celebrate in the stands with our fellow fans, we can celebrate outside the venues, and we can share memories for years to come. But we all need to stay off the field after games."
Choi and Veach also warned stude