Pac-12 condemns anti-Mormon chants at Texas State-Utah State game

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Pac-12 condemns anti-Mormon chants at Texas State-Utah State game
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The Pac-12 released a statement condemning discriminatory chants heard during the Texas State vs. Utah State game at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos on October 24, 2026. Audio captured fans chanting derogatory remarks toward the Church of Latter-day Saints. The league emphasized the need for stronger fan conduct standards to prevent such behavior and protect student-athletes and fans. This incident follows a similar occurrence at a recent BYU-UCF game, where the Big 12 fined UCF for fans’ actions and established escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct. A Texas State spokesperson has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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  • •Anti-Mormon chants occurred during the Texas State-Utah State game.
  • •Pac-12 calls for stricter fan conduct measures after the incident.
  • •Similar chants were reported during previous games involving BYU.
  • •Texas State University has not commented on the situation yet.
  • •The game took place at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos.
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  • 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Anti-Mormon chants at Texas State-Utah State game in San Marcos draws Pac-12 condemnation
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The Pac-12 released a statement last Friday condemning the discriminatory chants heard during last Saturday's game between Texas State and Utah State.

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