Kansas fined $25,000 for coach's 'inaccurate statement' about pocket knife hitting staffer in Texas Tech game

However, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported that Texas Tech's review, which was sent to the Big 12, said the "best possible video available to us" showed a Kansas "student athlete" pick up the knife and immediately hand it to a Kansas staff member.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said Leipold's comments "questioned the integrity and professionalism of both the Conference and a member institution."

"I appreciate the Big 12 Conference's thorough review of events that took place during our game last Saturday at Texas Tech. I accept their findings and ultimate ruling," Leipold said in a statement. "I had an emotional reaction in the aftermath of the game and acknowledge that I need to be better. We are excited to move forward and finish our season strong."

Texas Tech was also fined $25,000 for fans throwing items on the field, for which the team was penalized twice. The school had a longstanding tradition of throwing tortillas on the field, but officials voted 15-1 to ban the act before the season.

"I mean, it's supposed to be for safety and things like that, and it's a culture that's been accepted to a point, and it hasn't changed. And eventually, somebody's going to be seriously hurt, unfortunately," Leipold said after the game.

Leipold was animated in his postgame handshake with Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire, calling the actions "bulls---."

"Coach, I can't do anything about that. You want me to do something f---ing about it?" McGuire asked.

The Red Raiders are ranked seventh in the AP poll and have a date at Arizona State this weekend to improve to 7-0.