Big 12 Investigating Alleged Anti-Mormon Chants at OSU-BYU Game

BYU coach Kevin Young alleges 'F them Mormons' chants while OSU fans claim 'Ref's a Mormon' was actually chanted after controversial call

Daniel Allen

Feb 07, 2026 - 3 min read

Students cheer during Oklahoma State's 99-92 upset win over No. 16 BYU on Wednesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The victory was overshadowed by allegations of anti-Mormon chants, which OSU fans have disputed, claiming chants referenced officiating instead. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Big 12 Investigating Alleged Anti-Mormon Chants at OSU-BYU Game — Students cheer during Oklahoma State's 99-92 upset win over No. 16 BYU on Wednesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The victory was overshadowed by allegations of anti-Mormon chants, which OSU fans have disputed, claiming chants referenced officiating instead. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

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