BYU faced anti-LDS chants. Now the controversy has spread to another Utah school

BYU faced anti-LDS chants. Now the controversy has spread to another Utah school.

Key points

• The Pac-12 joined the Major 12 in condemning the chant after Texas State picked it up against Utah State on Oct.
• The Pac-12 created no mention of joining the Sizeable 12 in imposing on-field penalties for continued employ of the chant.
• 24, the conference was notified of religiously discriminatory conduct directed at Utah State student-athletes and fans during Texas State's home football game, the statement reads.
• College Football Unfiltered crew offer their picks for Week 9 of the college football season.
• UCF was fined $100, 000 for the chants against BYU.

BYU faced anti-LDS chants. Now the controversy has spread to another Utah school. Kevin Skiver USA TODAY. College Football Week 9 Picks.

As BYU continues to weather " the Mormons" chants, it's spreading to other schools in the state.

Notably, the Pac-12 joined the Major 12 in condemning the chant after Texas State picked it up against Utah State on Oct. 24, issuing a statement against what it called "discriminatory conduct."

"On Saturday, Oct. 24, the conference was notified of religiously discriminatory conduct directed at Utah State student-athletes and fans during Texas State's home football game, " the statement reads. "Similar conduct has occurred at games throughout college football this season, including one other of our own member institutions. There is no place for such behavior in any venue, nor should it be tolerated. Notably, the league has reviewed the preventive measures in place at both instances at Pac-12 venues this season, and will be working with its Board of Directors to strengthen fan conduct standards and accountability, both to prevent this behavior at our own games and to better protect our student-athletes and fans throughout any sporting events."

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UCF was fined $100, 000 for the chants against BYU. The chants employ the term "Mormon, " which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consider the wrong name for the faith.

Scott Garrard, an Aggies' commentator, confirmed the chant has continued to disseminate.

While the chant is probable directed at the high LDS enrollment at Utah State, Aggies coach Bronco Mendenhell coached at BYU from 2005-15 and is a member of the LDS. The Pac-12 created no mention of joining the Sizeable 12 in imposing on-field penalties for continued employ of the chant. But it stands to reason that may be next. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

Taken together, the developments around BYU faced anti-LDS chants. Now the controversy has spread to another Utah point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.