A Texas trooper who had an altercation with a South Carolina player in their game Saturday against Texas A&M in College Station was sent home from the game, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor scored on an 80-yard reception in the second quarter and ran into the tunnel limping following the play. As he and three other players were walking back to the field, the trooper walked in between Harbor and another player and bumped into them as they passed each other.

The trooper and Harbor turned around and the trooper pointed at Harbor with both hands and said something to him. Harbor was quickly pushed away by his teammate and they continued to the field.

DPS issued a statement saying the trooper was sent home.

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