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Colorado Apologizes for Anti‑Mormon Chants Directed at BYU During Home Game

University leaders pledged to enforce the Fan Code of Conduct against anyone identified.

Overview

  • Chancellor Justin Schwartz and athletic director Rick George issued a statement condemning expletives and religious slurs from sections of the crowd at Folsom Field.
  • BYU accepted the apology in an official response and reiterated its denunciation of religious discrimination.
  • Witnesses reported multiple rounds of the chant during the 24-21 BYU win, with at least one instance captured on ESPN microphones.
  • As of the latest reporting, no individuals have been publicly identified or disciplined for the behavior.
  • The episode drew criticism from Utah Sen. Mike Lee and follows similar incidents at other BYU road games, including at Arizona, Oregon and Providence.