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Big 12 Investigates Anti-Mormon Chants at BYU Game

2/5/2026

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Brigham Young University (BYU) head coach Kevin Young said anti-Mormon chants by Oklahoma State fans occurred during BYU's 99-92 loss, as the Big 12 opened an investigation with zero tolerance.
The incident marks at least the fourth occurrence of derogatory chants aimed at Mormons at BYU games in the past year.
The Big 12 previously fined Colorado for similar chants; Oklahoma State fans stormed the court after the win.

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Brigham Young University (BYU) head coach Kevin Young said anti-Mormon chants by Oklahoma State fans occurred during BYU's 99-92 loss, as the Big 12 opened an investigation with zero tolerance.
The incident marks at least the fourth occurrence of derogatory chants aimed at Mormons at BYU games in the past year.
The Big 12 previously fined Colorado for similar chants; Oklahoma State fans stormed the court after the win.