Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for fan derogatory chants
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Colorado State issued a formal apology to BYU on September 19 for derogatory chants directed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from their fans during a recent game. The incident has drawn attention due to its nature and has prompted Colorado State to address the situation publicly. This apology marks an effort to maintain respectful relations between the two institutions following the incident. Further responses or actions from either team have not yet been detailed.
- •Colorado State issued an apology on September 19.
- •Derogatory chants were aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- •The incident involved fans during a game against BYU.
- •No further actions from either team have been reported.
- 6:02 AMESPN — Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — CSU issues statement of apology to BYU for in-game chants by fans
"Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
"An offensive chant was used by some CSU fans during the football game against BYU. CSU has issued an apology and Kalani Sitake addressed it postgame.
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External links- ESPNSep 20, 2026, 6:02 AMColorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:59 AMCSU issues statement of apology to BYU for in-game chants by fans
An offensive chant was used by some CSU fans during the football game against BYU. CSU has issued an apology and Kalani Sitake addressed it postgame.
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