Big 12 Fines UCF $100,000 Over Fan Chants During BYU Game
The Big 12 Conference fined UCF $100,000 due to fan chants directed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a football game against BYU.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 29, 2026 —
The Big 12 Conference fined the University of Central Florida $100,000 after fans directed chants at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a football game against BYU, according to the information provided.
The summary of the incident does not specify when or where the game took place, what the chants said, or how the conference described the conduct. It also does not say whether UCF responded to the fine or whether the conference announced any additional action.
The stated reason for the penalty was the chants directed at the church. No further details were provided about how the conference reached its decision, whether it cited a particular policy, or whether the fine was connected to any other conduct during the game.
The amount of the fine is the only financial detail available: $100,000. The information provided does not identify a deadline or process for payment, or explain whether UCF plans to challenge the penalty.
The incident involved fans at a football game between UCF and BYU, but the summary does not identify the individuals involved or indicate how many people participated. It also does not provide statements from the conference, UCF, BYU or the church. Those details were not included in the available account, leaving the specific circumstances surrounding the chants and the conference’s decision unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
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