Overview
- Videos from the Nov. 22 game at Nippert Stadium captured groups of UC fans chanting an expletive-laced phrase about Mormons during BYU’s win.
- Director of Athletics John Cunningham called the language unacceptable and not reflective of UC values, issuing a public apology to BYU and the church.
- Game staff attempted to stop the chant in real time by using the band, in-stadium music, and a public address announcement.
- The Big 12 has not announced discipline for Cincinnati, though it publicly reprimanded and fined Colorado $50,000 in September for similar chants.
- The incident drew added scrutiny because the day before the game the church donated 27,000 pounds of food to UC’s campus pantry, and a BYU fan coat drive assisted local children.