The University of Texas' live mascot, Bevo, will not be at the SEC title game because his 1,700-pound stature is not suitable for the stadium.
The SEC title game will feature two schools with arguably the most famous mascots in college sports, but only one of them will make the trip. Texas and Georgia will face off Saturday in Atlanta in the SEC championship for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, but Mercedes-Benz Stadium only has room for one of the animals. Bevo, the live Longhorn mascot, will not be making the trip to the game because he won't fit.
When we received the request for Bevo to be on the sideline in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, our staff looked at several alternatives, including the sideline location,' the SEC said in a statement. 'The reality is there is limited sideline space at the stadium. We can't jeopardize the safety of Bevo or the game participants. 'With the narrow sidelines, location of multiple sets for television and camera carts, there is not enough space.
The longhorn attended the semifinals last year against Washington. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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