CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that Florida State University has been fined for violation of the league’s event security policy following its football game versus the University of Alabama on August 30.

The violation occurred when fans entered the field of play after the conclusion of the contest. The conference’s event security policy is designed to protect the safety and well-being of all student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans.

In accordance with ACC policy, Florida State will incur a fine of $50,000 for a first offense.

All fines collected under the policy are directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC student-athletes pursuing graduate education.

The updated event security policy was announced on July 22, 2025, during ACC Football Kickoff. The initiative applies to football,