Utah Fan Arrested for Assaulting BYU Cheer Coach with Water Bottle

The incident occurred during a heated rivalry game, with the suspect identified and arrested by university police.

BYU cheer coach Jocelyn Allan was knocked unconscious by a water bottle thrown by a fan during a game against Utah.
The suspect, 18-year-old William Gardner, was arrested on a class A misdemeanor charge of assault.
Gardner is not a University of Utah student and was released on his own recognizance after the arrest.
The incident happened after BYU secured a narrow victory over Utah, leading to debris being thrown onto the field by frustrated fans.
Police are reviewing video footage to gather more details, and the investigation is ongoing.