Chants, Arrests Mar BYU Win at Colorado

On Sept. 27 BYU won 24-21 at Colorado in Boulder, where some Folsom Field fans repeatedly chanted "F--- BYU" and "F--- the Mormons," and fights in the stands led to arrests. University of Colorado chancellor Justin Schwartz and athletic director Rick George issued a joint statement condemning the expletives and religious slurs as deeply disappointing, saying such behavior is inconsistent with campus values and promising those responsible will be held accountable. Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was unaware of the chants during the game, while Utah Sen. Mike Lee called the prolonged chants religious bigotry. Reporters noted the anti‑LDS chant is part of a recurring pattern at BYU road games, with similar incidents and apologies at Arizona, Oregon, USC, Stanford and Providence/Rhode Island. Observers noted sensitivity because BYU is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, which discourages casual use of the term "Mormon," and roughly 98% of its students identify with the church; Colorado reiterated its commitment to an inclusive, welcoming campus where discriminatory language and hostile conduct have no place.