Big 12 Conference addresses offensive chants from UCF fans directed at BYU during upset win
The UCF Knights face a $100,000 Big 12 fine after video captured fans chanting a discriminatory phrase about Mormons before the BYU Cougars game.
TL;DR
- UCF Knights achieved a surprising overtime win against BYU.
- During the pre-game, UCF fans were heard chanting discriminatory phrases towards BYU, referencing their religious affiliation.
- The Big 12 Conference fined UCF $100,000, with the funds allocated to student education initiatives.
- A new conference-wide policy was established, outlining escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletic events.
- First-time offenses will result in a minimum $100,000 fine and a formal warning.
- Subsequent confirmed incidents will incur competitive penalties, such as a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty in football.
- Individuals ejected for discriminatory conduct will be barred from all athletic events for the remainder of the academic year.