Oregon apologizes to BYU fans for profane, anti-Mormon chant

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against BYU with Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Oregon and its student section have apologized to Brigham Young University fans after they were subjected to an offensive chant during Saturday’s football game.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports some Ducks fans were filmed yelling a profane chant against Mormons during the second half of the 41-20 Oregon victory over BYU. The video was posted on social media, prompting Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to tweet, “Religious bigotry alive and celebrated in Oregon.”

The Pit Crew, which represents Oregon’s student section, issued an apology, as did The University of Oregon.

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  • polly polygamy September 19, 2022 at 9:23 am Reply

    Next up – The mormon church apologizes for being racist & homophobic!

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