Colorado State apologizes to BYU after derogatory chants during game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Colorado State University issued an apology to Brigham Young University (BYU) after derogatory chants were directed at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during their game on September 19, 2026. The 11th-ranked Cougars won the game 41-23. The university condemned the behavior, stating it conflicts with their community values and emphasized that such mockery of faith is unacceptable. This follows a previous incident last season when Colorado faced a fine for similar slurs aimed at Mormons during a matchup with BYU. The school is addressing the matter with its student body.
- •Colorado State apologized for chants directed at BYU's faith.
- •BYU, ranked 11th, won the game 41-23.
- •The school stressed its values against mocking religion.
- •Colorado State faced a fine for similar behavior last season.
- •The university is taking steps to address the issue with students.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado State apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants as 11th-ranked Cougars beat Rams 41-23
"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. BYU is the flagship school for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church. Last season, Colorado was issued a $50,000 fine for expletives and religious slurs directed at Mormons when BYU beat Colorado at Folsom Field.
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