Colorado State Fan Conduct Apology
Colorado State University Apologizes After Fans Use Anti-Mormon Chants During BYU Game
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The chant, recorded in videos posted to social media, was directed at BYU before and throughout the game and used the explicit phrase “(Expletive) the Mormons.”
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the recurring conduct requires education, particularly in student sections, and described the issue as personal because of his experiences with antisemitism: “I felt hate as a young man, and I didn’t like it.”
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The incident followed a 37-minute weather delay caused by a thunderstorm, and BYU ultimately produced 559 total yards, including 227 passing yards from Bear Bachmeier and 131 receiving yards from freshman Legend Glasker.
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Colorado State lost its starting and backup quarterbacks to injuries and finished the game with third-string quarterback Darius Curry, who threw a late touchdown.
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Reports identified additional schools that have apologized after similar chants, including USC in 2021, Oregon in 2022, Providence in 2024 and Cincinnati in 2025.
Colorado State apologized after its fans chanted a profanity-laced anti-Mormon message during Saturday's game against No. 11 BYU, which won 41-23. The university said mocking anyone's faith violates its core values and pledged to address the conduct with students, CBS News reported. The incident marks another example of similar chants at BYU games across the country.
BYU dominated the game despite the disruption, with running back LJ Martin rushing for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Bear Bachmeier threw for 227 yards while freshman Legend Glasker caught 131 yards. Colorado State lost both starting quarterbacks to injuries and finished with third-string QB Darius Curry, KUER reported.
Pattern of Anti-Mormon Chants Across College Football
This is not the first time BYU has faced hostile chants. Colorado faced a $50,000 Big 12 fine last season for similar conduct. Oklahoma State was also fined earlier this year. USC apologized in 2021, Oregon in 2022, Providence in 2024, and Cincinnati in 2025, CBS News reported. The problem has become widespread enough that Big 12 leaders are now calling for action.
Big 12 Commissioner Calls for Better Education in Student Sections
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the recurring chants require urgent education, especially in student sections. He compared the issue to antisemitism he experienced as a young man: "I felt hate as a young man, and I didn't like it," CBS News reported. Yorark emphasized that mocking people's faith has no place in college sports.
BYU's Dominant Performance on the Field
BYU's offense overwhelmed Colorado State, producing 559 total yards. The Cougars improved to 3-0 on the season with the 41-23 victory. A 37-minute weather delay caused by thunderstorms interrupted the first half, but BYU maintained its rhythm throughout the game, KUER reported. Colorado State's injury problems at quarterback made it hard to keep pace.
Colorado State Commits to Addressing Student Conduct
Colorado State said it would work with students who participated in the chants. The university stated that "mocking anyone's faith has no place at CSU," CBS News reported. The school's apology came late in the game and was directed at BYU, its players, fans, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Officials plan to use this incident as a teaching moment.
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