The Big 12 Conference is threatening sanctions beyond financial penalties after another opposing team directed anti-Mormon chants at Brigham Young University during a recent game, according to a report by USA TODAY's Jordan Mendoza.
The incident marks a recurrence of religiously motivated taunts targeting BYU, a school owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference officials have signaled that future violations could result in more severe disciplinary measures, though specific penalties were not detailed in the initial announcement.
BYU joined the Big 12 in 2023, and the conference has previously addressed sportsmanship concerns related to religious intolerance. The latest warning underscores the league's commitment to enforcing its code of conduct for member institutions and visiting teams alike.
