Colorado State University Apologizes to BYU Over Derogatory Chants
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU after derogatory chants targeting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were heard from the stands during a football game in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university stated that mocking anyone's faith has…
Terre Haute, IN, September 20, 2026 — The Colorado State University (CSU) has issued an official apology to Brigham Young University (BYU) following incidents during a recent football game where derogatory chants were directed at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The chants were reportedly heard from the stands at the game, which took place in Fort Collins, Colorado.
In response to the events, Colorado State University released a statement addressing the disruptive behavior. The university affirmed that actions and expressions aimed at mocking individuals based on their faith are not in alignment with the values or environment the institution seeks to foster. The statement explicitly conveyed that such conduct has no place at Colorado State.
The specific details regarding the timing of the apology relative to the game, or any further actions planned by Colorado State University beyond the apology, were not provided in the summary. The summary also did not include information about any specific individuals or groups responsible for the chants, nor did it detail the specific nature of the derogatory remarks.
Colorado State University’s commitment to an inclusive atmosphere was emphasized in its statement, indicating a stance against religious discrimination or mockery. The apology serves as an acknowledgment of the offensive nature of the chants and an attempt to mend relations with BYU following the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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