US EditionArkansas to Implement New Field Rush Policy for 2025 Season
The 3-minute delay allows visiting teams to exit before fans rush the field to comply with SEC rules and prevent fines up to $500,000 per incident, Arkansas officials said.
- On August 20, 2025, Arkansas introduced a policy that delays fans from entering Reynolds Razorback Stadium's field for three minutes after major victories.
- The policy follows the SEC's May 2025 update increasing fines to $500,000 per field rush incident to improve safety and compliance.
- The new rule places a three-minute countdown on stadium video boards to let visiting teams, staff, and officials clear the field first.
- Arkansas Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek emphasized that protecting both our own players and those from opposing teams is a top priority for everyone involved.
- This policy aims to prevent costly fines, with Arkansas having paid $700,000 in four fines since 2021, and to allow safe fan celebrations after wins.
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Arkansas to implement new field rush policy for 2025 season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas fans eager to storm the field after a Razorback win will now have to wait a few minutes before joining the celebration. Arkansas Athletics announced Wednesday, Aug. 20, it will implement a new field rush policy in 2025 to comply with updated Southeastern Conference rules. After a victory, a three-minute countdown will appear on the videoboards inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. According to the…
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Arkansas football to allow field rushing, but only after 3-minute delay to avoid $500,000 fines
Arkansas football will allow fans to rush the field following big wins, but only after a delay so the Razorbacks can avoid hefty fines.
Arkansas OK's field rushing - after 3-minute delay - Daily news Update
Aug 20, 2025, 08:02 PM ET FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas will allow football fans to rush the field following big wins, but only after a delay so the Razorbacks can avoid hefty fines. The Southeastern Conference’s updated field rushing policy, with $500,000 fines, applies to each incident across all sports. The conference can waive the fine if the visiting team and officials are allowed to reach the locker room before fans descend. Arkansas annou…
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