Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for anti-LDS chants during BYU game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 due to discriminatory chants directed at BYU during their recent matchup, which UCF won 39-31 in double overtime. The fine follows a review of fan conduct at the game, where chants deemed anti-LDS were reported, including vulgar language. UCF initiated measures during the game to remove responsible fans. The Big 12 has stated that future incidents will incur harsher penalties, including potential competitive penalties during games for repeat offenses. The fines are intended to support student education initiatives and discourage such behavior at Big 12 events.
- •UCF fined $100,000 for discriminatory chants during BYU game.
- •The incident occurred during UCF's 39-31 double-overtime victory.
- •Big 12 will impose stricter penalties for future discriminatory conduct.
- •Fines will support student education initiatives in response to such behavior.
- •Future offenses may lead to in-game competitive penalties and higher fines.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 fines UCF $100K for anti-LDS chants during upset win over then-No. 2 BYU
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Another team made discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Big 12 threatening harsher penalties
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for anti-LDS chants during BYU game, institutes field penalty for future incidents
"The conference also announced that it's implementing an updated policy that establishes escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletics events.
"The Big 12 said any incident involving discriminatory conduct now is an automatic $100,000 fine, and people will be banned from sporting events.
"Here's why the Knights have been fined for "discriminatory chants" during their upset win over BYU.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:13 PMBig 12 fines UCF $100K for anti-LDS chants during upset win over then-No. 2 BYU
The conference also announced that it's implementing an updated policy that establishes escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletics events.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:10 PMAnother team made discriminatory chants at BYU. Now, Big 12 threatening harsher penalties
The Big 12 said any incident involving discriminatory conduct now is an automatic $100,000 fine, and people will be banned from sporting events.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 10:57 PMBig 12 fines UCF $100,000 for anti-LDS chants during BYU game, institutes field penalty for future incidents
Here's why the Knights have been fined for "discriminatory chants" during their upset win over BYU.
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