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Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Smith Share BYU/Baylor Allegiances

Oct 16, 2021, 2:57 PM | Updated: 3:01 pm

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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and BYU legend Danny Ainge (Courtesy of BYU Photo)

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WACO, Texas – Utah Jazz players Donovan Mitchell and Royce O’Neale and owner Ryan Smith shared their allegiances during BYU football’s game against the Baylor Bears.

The Bears hosted the No. 19 Cougars at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas on Saturday, October 16.

Smith is an alum of BYU.

O’Neale played college basketball for Baylor.

Mitchell has attended multiple BYU games in the past, including the Cougars’ home win over Arizona State.

“It’s time. Got action straight up w/ @BucketsONeale00,” Smith tweeted before kickoff.

“Let’s getttt it #BYUvsBaylor I’m tuned it @RyanQualtrics,” O’Neale responded. “Go time Bears.”

Mitchell let O’Neale that he was siding with Smith.

“I’m in I got @BYUfootball @BucketsONeale00,” Mitchell tweeted.

BYU football replied to the Jazz star with a GIF.

BYU’s game against Baylor is broadcast on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.

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Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Smith Share BYU/Baylor Allegiances