The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for derogatory chants by football fans aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a recent game against BYU. The conference announced Wednesday it has also implemented a conference-wide policy with "escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct" that "has no place in the Big 12."

The fine against UCF will be allocated toward "student education initiatives," the league stated. This marks the latest financial penalty against a Big 12 school concerning fan treatment of BYU, the primary institution for the faith commonly referred to as the Mormon Church.

Video footage circulated on social media depicting UCF fans chanting offensive remarks prior to kickoff on Saturday. University security removed some fans from the game, which UCF ultimately won in overtime.

The Big 12's updated conduct policy for athletic events includes an automatic minimum fine of $100,000 and a warning following a first confirmed incident of discriminatory conduct. A second such incident within the same game will result in an in-game penalty, such as a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in football or a two-shot technical foul in basketball. The conference may also levy a $500,000 fine.

Fans ejected for such behavior will be prohibited from attending athletic events for the remainder of the academic year and will be subject to university conduct policies.

This is not the first time the Big 12 has addressed fan misconduct targeting BYU. Colorado State issued an apology in September after fans directed derogatory chants at BYU and the Mormon Church. In February, the Big 12 fined Oklahoma State $50,000 for similar chants during a men's basketball game against BYU. Last year, Colorado was fined $50,000 for comparable chants at a football game.

Similar incidents occurred during an Arizona men's basketball game in the 2024-25 season and a Cincinnati football game in November 2025, though neither school was fined.

UCF athletics spokesman Adam Widman stated that the university is reviewing its options following the conference's decision.