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Big 12 Opens Probe Into Anti-Mormon Chants During BYUOklahoma State Game

Broadcast audio captured student taunts, prompting BYU coach Kevin Young to publicly denounce them.

Overview

  • Chants of a profane anti-Mormon phrase from the Oklahoma State student section were audible on FS1 during the Cowboys’ 99-92 upset of No. 16 BYU at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
  • Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said the conference is investigating and reiterated a zero-tolerance stance, citing enforcement under league sportsmanship policies.
  • Kevin Young, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, called the chants unwarranted and noted the personal impact on his family and players.
  • The incident follows a pattern of similar episodes at other schools in the past year, including a $50,000 Big 12 fine and reprimand issued to Colorado after a football game.
  • Oklahoma State fans also stormed the court after the win, a separate postgame action that outlets report is likely to draw a Big 12 fine.