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Big 12 Opens Investigation Into Anti‑Mormon Chants During Oklahoma State’s Upset of No. 16 BYU

The conference is applying its zero‑tolerance sportsmanship policy after broadcast‑audible slurs targeted BYU.

Overview

  • Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said Thursday the league is investigating reports of inappropriate chants and will act under conference sportsmanship rules.
  • Oklahoma State president Jim Hess condemned behavior that demeans others, said the university is reviewing what occurred, and noted he has contacted BYU leadership.
  • BYU coach Kevin Young, who is a member of the faith, denounced the chants in his postgame remarks and called them unwarranted and emblematic of needless hate.
  • The chants were audible on the FS1 broadcast during Oklahoma State’s 99-92 victory, which concluded with fans storming the court.
  • The episode follows similar incidents in recent years that prompted apologies from multiple schools and a $50,000 Big 12 fine to Colorado, and no sanctions have been announced in this case.