A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was removed from his game day assignment Saturday after video from the northeast tunnel at Kyle Field showed him bumping into two South Carolina players following a touchdown.
The trooper was seen on video making contact with South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor and running back Oscar Adaway III after Harbor scored an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter, KBTX reports. Harbor, who appeared to be limping as he entered the tunnel after the play, turned to rejoin his teammates when the trooper stepped toward him and made contact. The video then shows the trooper bumping both players before turning toward them, yelling and pointing a finger.
Texas A&M Police confirmed the response in a statement posted on X, writing, “We are aware of the incident in the NE tunnel involving a DPS trooper. He has been relieved of his game day assignment.”
DPS also confirmed the response on social media, stating the trooper was “sent home” and that the department’s Office of Inspector General is reviewing the interaction. No additional details have been released.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer said he had not seen the interaction when asked about it post-game.
“I did not see that. Wasn’t aware of that,” Beamer said, adding that he has “a ton of respect” for the staff overseeing game operations at College Station. “They do a great job and are first-class people. I appreciate them handling that the right way and sending him home.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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