Cincinnati AD apologizes for fans’ derogatory chants aimed at Mormons during BYU’s win over Bearcats
November 24, 2025
Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham has apologized to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This comes after fans at Nippert Stadium used derogatory chants during the Bearcats’ game against the Cougars. Cunningham said in a post on X that the behavior was unacceptable and doesn’t reflect the university’s values. Videos on social media showed fans chanting offensive remarks as BYU won 26-14. The incident occurred a day after the LDS community donated food to the UC campus pantry. Cincinnati is the second school this season to apologize for fan behavior during a game against BYU.