SEC bars Texas mascot Bevo from championship game against Georgia due to safety concerns

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Bevo, the Texas Longhorns' live mascot, will not attend the SEC championship game against Georgia due to space limitations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. SEC officials stated that the narrow sidelines and equipment made it unsafe for Bevo to be present. This marks a change for Texas, which is in its first SEC season after leaving the Big 12. Bevo has been part of Texas football tradition since 1916, but he will remain in Texas for this game. In contrast, Georgia's live mascot, Uga XI, will attend the game. Uga XI's owner confirmed the bulldog will make the trip after not traveling to Texas earlier this season.


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