The Big 12 Conference has imposed a $100,000 fine on UCF due to derogatory chants from fans directed at BYU during a recent football game. This fine will support student education initiatives and follows a pattern of fines against schools for similar conduct towards BYU, the flagship institution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In addition to the fine, the Big 12 has introduced a new policy that establishes escalating penalties for discriminatory behavior at athletic events. This includes automatic fines and potential in-game penalties for repeated offenses, reflecting a commitment to addressing inappropriate conduct in the conference.