Quinn Ewers? got it. Arch Manning? Why not? Bebo? no thanks.
Bebo XV, the Texas Longhorns' popular mascot, will not be traveling to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the next round of the College Football Playoff, as the team will face Arizona State University.
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December 21, 2024. Austin, Texas, USA. The Texas Longhorns live mascot pilots the Bevo XV during the first round of the CFP National Playoffs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. (Mark J. Revillas-Iman Images)
Peach Bowl organizers made the announcement Monday.
“While we love all of the great traditions of college football and there is no doubt that Bebo is one of the best, the unfortunate reality is that there is not enough space on the sidelines at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “, their statement reads.
“Unfortunately, due to stadium constraints and prioritizing the safety of Bebo, the players, all network cameras, support staff, cheerleaders and cameramen, we will not be able to have Bebo on the field for the CFP quarterfinals at Chick. “fil-A Peach Bowl''
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Texas Longhorns mascot Bebo enters the stadium before a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
The Peach Bowl is scheduled to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It was the site of the SEC Championship between Texas and Georgia. Bebo was also banned from participating in the event.
Bebo has had a bit of a fight with Uga, Georgia's mascot, in the past. The mascot broke through a barricade at that year's Sugar Bowl and nearly trampled a dog and onlookers at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Hook 'Em, the Texas Longhorns' mascot, poses in Bebo prior to the first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.・Lead the parade. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Texas won 38-24 in the first round against Clemson. Ewers completed 17 of 24 for 202 passing yards and one touchdown pass. Jadon Blue and Quinleveon Wisner each ran for over 100 yards.
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