LUBBOCK, Tex. (WIBW) - Texas Tech has long had a tradition of throwing tortillas on the field during kickoffs at home football games.

Before the season, the Big 12 announced a rule change regarding fans throwing objects on the field. The first two incidents in a single game will result in warnings. For each time items are thrown on the field after those two warnings, a 15-yard penalty is to be assessed.

The Red Raiders were issued two 15-yard penalties after throwing tortillas on kickoffs during Saturday’s game against Kansas. KU head coach Lance Leipold looked upset when talking to Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire at midfield following the game, which resulted in a 42-17 Red Raider win.

But it’s not just tortillas that were tossed, according to Leipold.

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