# Texas bans fan who flipped off Florida players

> Texas bans fan who flipped off Florida players after game.
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- Summary: Texas bans fan who flipped off Florida players after game. Texas permanently banned a fan who flipped off Florida players postgame.
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/sports/longhorns/football/article/texas-longhorns-fan-florida-incident-22486516.php
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- Topics: texas, florida, longhorns, seattle, nfl, royal-memorial stadium, news, local
## Postgame incident
Florida players engaged in a postgame spat with a rowdy Texas football fan after Florida's 27-24 win in Austin on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

> Hated to see this after the game. Fans are frustrated but no need to run onto the field and do this.
## Fan identified
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte identified the fan as a local college student who attends a school in Florida (but not Florida).
## Permanent ban
Texas banned the fan permanently from Royal-Memorial Stadium after the incident.

> We pride ourselves on sportsmanship and treating our opponents with respect. This individual's actions did not reflect those values or meet our standards and will not be tolerated.
## Apology to Florida
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte apologized to the University of Florida and its football program.

> I want to address the video circulating on social media showing unacceptable behavior by an individual who had the privilege of field access following Saturday's game.
## Key takeaway

Texas permanently banned a fan who flipped off Florida players postgame.