Another team made discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Big 12 is threatening more than fines

Another team created discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Major 12 is threatening more than fines.

Key points

• As well as other Major 12 schools in Arizona, Colorado and Cincinnati in 2025, similarly, it has happened with Oregon.
• "The conference has issued UCF a $100, 000 fine, which will be directed toward student education initiatives, " the Major 12 stated in an official note.
• A confirmed incident during a game resulting in an automatic minimum $100, 000 fine.
• The employ of the word "Mormons" is discouraged by The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints and is considered an incorrect substitute for the faith's name.
• College Football Unfiltered crew offer their picks for Week 9 of the college football season.

Another team created discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Major 12 is threatening more than fines. Jordan Mendoza USA TODAY. College Football Week 9 Picks.

For context, the Major 12 fined Central Florida $100, 000 for discriminatory chants directed at the BYU football team during the Knights' upset win over the Cougars in Week 8, with the conference updating its conduct policy with more strict penalties.

During UCF's 39-31 overtime win, individuals inside the Acrisure Bounce House could be heard chanting anti-Mormon chants, including "(expletive) the Mormons, " something that has been frequently done to BYU. The employ of the word "Mormons" is discouraged by The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints and is considered an incorrect substitute for the faith's name.

As the public address announcer stated multiple times there was no tolerance for disrespectful or profane chants and security was on hand for "removal of some individuals responsible for the conduct, " but "discriminatory behavior has no place in the Big 12.", the league remarked UCF followed proper pregame protocols to combat the chants.

"After becoming aware of the conference's decision, we will be reviewing our options, " UCF remarked in an official note to USA TODAY Sports. Major 12 updates discriminatory conduct policy.

Consequently, the updated its consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletic events, with harsher penalties. The new policy states.

Notably, a confirmed incident during a game resulting in an automatic minimum $100, 000 fine.

Notably, a formal warning will follow the first incident, providing the institution an opportunity to immediately address the behavior and prevent further incidents.

In practice, a second confirmed incident during the same game will result in an in-game competitive penalty (example is a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty in football or an unsportsmanlike two-shot technical foul in basketball), and may result in an extra $500, 000 fine.

Individuals ejected for discriminatory conduct will be prohibited from attending all athletic events for the remainder of the academic year and are subject to applicable university fan/student conduct policies.

REQUIRED READING: Colorado State apologizes for chants vs BYU: 'Mocking anyone's faith has no place at CSU'. BYU has been frequently been targeted with discriminatory chants.

Notably, the stricter policy comes as BYU has been frequently target for discriminatory chants during road games. Colorado State apologized for a similar incident happening during its game in September, resulting in BYU coach Kalani Sitake addressing it.

"Everyone's human and I'm not going to dwell on that. I know amazing individuals that are Colorado State fans and alumni and I'm just going to focus on the beautiful residents that are positives, " Sitake noted. "You can't judge the entire fan base on a few, so that's what we're going to focus on. The environment here was awesome, the fans were excited regarding their team."

As well as other Major 12 schools in Arizona, Colorado and Cincinnati in 2025, similarly, it has happened with Oregon. In Colorado's case, the Major 12 unveiled a public reprimand and $50, 000 fine of Colorado.

"The Big 12 remains committed to providing a respectful environment for student-athletes, coaches and fans, " the league stated. "Discriminatory conduct will not be tolerated, and the conference will continue working with its member institutions to prevent such behavior and ensure meaningful consequences when incidents occur." Share your feedback to support improve our site!

In short, another team made discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Big 12 is threatening is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.