Texas mascot Bevo not permitted at SEC championship game due to space issues

Texas' mascot Bevo XV will not attend the Southeastern Conference championship game due to space limitations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The stadium cannot accommodate the 1,700-pound longhorn alongside the teams. The SEC confirmed that while there is room for Georgia's smaller mascot, Uga XI, Bevo's presence on the sideline poses safety concerns. Previous incidents have raised issues about the interaction between the two mascots. The SEC explored alternative options for Bevo, including a fan event nearby, but ultimately decided he could not be on the field due to the crowded environment.