Back to the NCAA Newsfeed

Texas Officials Defend Safety Measures After Bevo Incident at Sugar Bowl

Texas officials reportedly do not intend to improve safety measures for their live mascot, Bevo XV, despite his incident ahead of the Sugar Bowl, according to the American-Statesman.

Prior to Tuesday's Sugar Bowl against Georgia, Bevo XV, a longhorn steer, broke out of a corral along the sideline. He lunged towards onlookers and media members, many of whom were taking photos of Georgia's live French bulldog mascot, Uga X.

Per the Statesman, one of the publication's photographers was hit in the back and the face by Bevo. A photographer for The Daily Texan ducked before Bevo's horn struck her, as well.