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Texas Trooper Removed from College Football Game After Incident with South Carolina Players
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Texas trooper bumped into and scolded South Carolina players
- Incident occurred during South Carolina-Texas A&M game on Saturday
- Texas A&M announced the trooper was relieved of his game-day duties
On November 12, 2025, a Texas state trooper was involved in a controversial incident with South Carolina players during their game against Texas A&M. Late in the second quarter, South Carolina's Nyck Harbor caught an 80-yard touchdown and was walking off the field when the trooper bumped into him and his teammate Oscar Adaway III. The trooper then turned around and appeared to scold the players, prompting Harbor to be held back by his teammates.
Shortly after the incident went viral on social media, Texas A&M announced that the trooper had been sent home from the game. The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that its Office of Inspector General would further investigate the matter. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer praised the swift action taken by Texas A&M, calling them a "first-class operation."
The incident drew widespread criticism, with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and NBA star LeBron James condemning the trooper's behavior. They argued that the trooper should be suspended for his actions, which they deemed "premeditated" and "corny." Despite the controversy, Texas A&M went on to complete a stunning 31-30 comeback win over South Carolina.
