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Colorado Condemns Anti‑Mormon Chants During BYU Game, Pledges Accountability

BYU accepted the apology, calling the behavior religious discrimination.

Overview

  • Chancellor Justin Schwartz and athletic director Rick George issued a late‑Sunday statement denouncing expletives and religious slurs heard in the stands at Folsom Field.
  • The university said attendees are bound by its Fan Code of Conduct and that anyone found in violation will be held accountable.
  • BYU said it accepted Colorado’s apology and urged fans everywhere to show enthusiasm with respect while denouncing religious discrimination.
  • Reports from the game noted chants of “(Expletive) BYU” and “(Expletive) the Mormons” during BYU’s 24–21 win, while Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was unaware of the chants.
  • Coverage highlighted that similar taunts have occurred at other BYU road events, and Utah Sen. Mike Lee criticized what he described as hours of religious slurs and bigotry.