LSU had a night to remember on Saturday when they pulled off an upset win at home against Ole Miss, sparking wild celebrations as fans stormed the field. It was a scene similar to the one last week when Vanderbilt shocked Alabama at home, with their fans taking the goalpost and carrying it down the streets of Nashville—a rare sight for a program not used to such big wins. However, for LSU, victories over top teams are more common. After defeating Ole Miss, their fans rushed the field and tore down the goalposts.
According to Outkick’s John Simmons, LSU was fined $250,000 for the goalpost incident, as it violated the SEC’s 2023 competition area policy. Simmons explained that the hefty fine was due to this being LSU’s second offense of the year, the first occurring when fans stormed the court following a men’s basketball win in February. While field storming creates some of the most exciting moments in college sports, fans should probably stick to celebrating without damaging property. Schools need better control to prevent incidents where fans and players might clash.
Looking ahead, LSU’s win puts them in a good position to make the playoffs, especially if they can secure more big wins in the coming weeks against Texas A&M and Alabama. The victory over Ole Miss is crucial, as it gives LSU a tiebreaker advantage in the eyes of the playoff committee if it comes down to those two teams.