Texas A&M Dismisses Trooper From Game After Apparent Incident With South Carolina Players

The strange moment had the college football world talking Saturday.

Texas A&M's comeback attempt against South Carolina was marred by a bizarre incident. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M embarked on a highly entertaining voyage against South Carolina Saturday, going down 30–3 before scoring 28 unanswered points to take the lead.

The Aggies’ journey, however, was marred by a bizarre incident late in the second quarter. After Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor hauled in a 60-yard touchdown, a Texas A&M security trooper appeared to lightly elbow two players in a tunnel while jawing at Harbor.

According to the home university's social channels, Texas A&M responded by removing the trooper from his post.

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“We are aware of the incident in the [northeast] tunnel involving a [Department of Public Safety] trooper,” the department wrote. “He has been relieved of his game day assignment.”

We are aware of the incident in the NE tunnel involving a DPS trooper. He has been relieved of his game day assignment.

— Texas A&M Police (@TAMUPolice) November 15, 2025

The Aggies, one of this college football season’s biggest surprises, are attempting to go to 10–0 with a potential College Football Playoff berth on the horizon.

This trooper, however, will not be around to see the ending of this one.

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