The No. 1 Texas Longhorns found themselves in a deep hole entering the second half of its massive SEC matchup with No. 5 Georgia on Saturday.
After being shut out 23-0 in the first half, Texas scored a quick eight points out of the halftime locker room and then intercepted a pass from Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, returning it into the red zone. However, a flag for defensive pass interference was thrown and the momentum-shifting play was negated.
On replay, there was questionable evidence that the flag was warranted but it seemed as if the decision was made and Georgia would retain possession.
Texas fans then threw bottles and trash onto the playing surface in an ugly display of their displeasure at the call. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian needed to walk across the field to implore his team’s fans to cease their unsportsmanlike behavior.
