A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was “sent home” after having a run-in with South Carolina player Nyck Harbor during Saturday’s game against No. 3 Texas A&M.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas trooper who had an altercation with South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor after his touchdown on Saturday was sent home from the game, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

A state trooper who made contact with South Carolina players Nyck Harbor and Oscar Adaway III during Saturday's SEC showdown with Texas A&M in College Station was relieved of his game-day duties and sent home, the university's police department said.

Johnny Manziel had a wild excuse for the state trooper who confronted Nyck Harbor during the South Carolina-Texas A&M game.

Lakers superstar LeBron James was furious after a Texas state trooper made physical contact with two South Carolina players during Saturday's game.

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was relieved of his gameday duties after an altercation with some South Carolina football players during Saturday’s

The Texas A&M Police Department sent home the state trooper who confronted Nyck Harbor of South Carolina on Saturday.

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper became part of the show during a wild game between Texas A&M and South Carolina. Then, he got sent home.

Not a great look for the trooper. This SEC matchup between Texas A&M and South Carolina is already turning into a contender for game of the year, and as I'm writing this there are still 11 minutes left in the game.

A police officer confronted WR Nyck Harbor after shoving him in Texas A&M's win over South Carolina. He was summarily removed from the game.

On top of the drama surrounding Texas A&M's epic comeback against Carolina, there was drama involving a Texas state trooper after Nyck Harbor's 80-yard touchdown.

Not that Johnny Manziel is the judge of right and wrong, but the way he reacted to a confrontation between a Texas A&M cop and South Carolina wide receiver highlights a larger issue.