Texas Tech University is cracking down on its long-running game-day tradition of fans tossing tortillas onto the field, warning that future tosses could bring penalties or fines.
The announcement comes as part of updated Big 12 Conference rules that hold schools accountable for fan behavior and field disruptions.
The “tortilla toss” dates back more than 30 years and has become a quirky hallmark of Red Raider football, with fans launching tortillas during kickoffs and big plays.
But university officials say the custom now violates new conference standards, which prohibit throwing objects that could interfere with play or delay games.
Texas Tech is urging fans to find new ways to show school spirit as it works to comply with the updated rules. The move effectively ends one of the most recognizable — and unconventional — traditions in college football.
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