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Does Georgia Tech football owe Clemson after storming field? ACC policy, explained
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Georgia Tech football picked up its latest signature win of the Brent Key's era on Saturday, Sept. 13 with a 55-yard, walk-off field goal from Aidan Birr to beat No. 11 Clemson .
The Yellow Jackets didn't hold back from celebrating it.
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But the post-game celebration at Bobby Dodd Stadium violated the ACC's newly updated event security policy, meaning Georgia Tech will be hit with a $50,000 fine after fans stormed the field.
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The win for Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 13 marked the first time that the Yellow Jackets had beaten the Tigers in nine seasons. But will they owe Clemson anything for storming the field?
Here's how much Georgia Tech owes — and to whom — under the ACC's updated policy:
Does Georgia Tech owe Clemson after storming field?
While the Yellow Jackets will be fined, the penalty incurred will not go to Clemson. Instead, it will be owed to the ACC's Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship account.
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How much does Georgia Tech football owe ACC?
Under the ACC's updated event security policy, Georgia Tech would owe $50,000 to the conference as a first-time offender.
ACC policy on field storming
In July, the ACC announced a change to the conference's event security policy for storming for both football and basketball games.
The ACC's rule change still allows for spectators to storm the field or court after a win (or a game) — but fans must wait to enter the field or court until after the visiting teams and officials have safely exited the field of play.
The policy states:
"The elevated expectations for event security plans in men's and women's basketball and football will require that only student-athletes, coaches, officials, and authorized personnel are allowed in the competition area before, during, and at the conclusion of any competition. Further, visiting team personnel and officials must have the opportunity to safely exit the competition area before spectators may access the competition area following a contest. These plans must be reviewed by an independent third party by the start of the 2026-27 academic year."
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Financial penalties range from $50,000 for the first offense, $100,000 for the second and $200,000 for the third time. Fines will reset every two years, while the money will go toward the ACC's scholarship fund.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Will Georgia Tech pay Clemson after storming field? ACC policy
