What happened: LSU costumed mascot Mike the Tiger moved toward and confronted a Texas player on the field following the conclusion of the game. Stadium personnel intervened to separate the mascot from the Longhorns player as teams cleared the field. Texas secured the win over LSU prior to the altercation.

Why it matters: The postgame incident adds tension to an SEC rivalry as Texas continues its push in the national rankings. The loss compounds a difficult stretch for LSU, which dropped another key conference matchup late in the regular season.

What to watch: Both programs and conference officials will review postgame conduct from the field. Texas and LSU turn to their final regular-season matchups next week.