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Big 12 Fines UCF $100K Over Anti-Mormon Chants
29 Oct
Summary
- UCF fined $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at the LDS Church.
- Big 12 establishes new policy with escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct.
- Previous incidents led to fines for Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Colorado State.
The Big 12 Conference levied a $100,000 fine against UCF following derogatory chants from fans targeting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a recent football game against BYU. This incident has prompted the league to implement a new, stricter policy against discriminatory conduct.
The updated policy introduces automatic minimum fines and escalating penalties for repeated offenses. A first confirmed incident will result in at least a $100,000 fine, while subsequent issues at the same event could lead to game penalties and up to a $500,000 fine. Fans ejected for such behavior face bans from athletic events.
This is not the first time Big 12 institutions have been penalized for fan conduct towards BYU. Previous fines were issued to Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Colorado State for similar chants. Incidents were also noted at Arizona and Cincinnati games during the 2024-25 and November 2025 seasons, respectively, though without fines.
UCF is reviewing its options regarding the conference's decision. The league's move underscores a commitment to eradicating discriminatory behavior from athletic events, ensuring a more inclusive environment for all participants and attendees.
