Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church
The conference said the fine will fund student education initiatives and warned that repeat incidents could trigger larger penalties and game-day sanctions.
- On Wednesday, the Big 12 Conference fined the University of Central Florida $100,000 following "discriminatory chants" directed at Brigham Young University during Saturday's football game at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium.
- The derogatory chants targeted The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, yet the league issued the fine despite acknowledging UCF followed pregame protocols and removed participating individuals during the event.
- Conference officials announced immediate policy changes establishing "escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct," with an automatic $100,000 fine for a first incident and $500,000 for subsequent in-game penalties.
- UCF athletics spokesman Adam Widman said in an email Wednesday, "After becoming aware of the conference's decision, we will be reviewing our options," noting the fine will support student education initiatives.
- Recent fines against Colorado and Oklahoma State for similar chants reflect the Big 12's ongoing efforts to curb recurring discriminatory behavior targeting BYU and its sponsoring institution, the Mormon church.
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