Overview

• The Big 12 issued a public reprimand and $50,000 fine, calling the chants hateful and incompatible with conference sportsmanship standards.
• Deion Sanders apologized to BYU on behalf of Colorado and said the chants likely came from young fans who were intoxicated and high.
• CU’s chancellor and athletic director denounced the behavior in a joint statement and said individuals responsible will be held accountable under fan policies, though no specific penalties have been announced.
• BYU denounced religious discrimination and publicly thanked Colorado for addressing the incident while urging respectful fan behavior.
• Witnesses and broadcast audio captured multiple profane anti‑LDS chants during BYU’s 24–21 win in Boulder, a refrain reported at other schools in recent years.