Video: Cincinnati AD Apologizes To BYU, Latter-day Saints For Derogatory Chants

BYU football defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 26-14 at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

During the game, Cincinnati fans chanted derogatory chants centered on the faith associated with Brigham Young University.

Cincinnati athletics director John Cunningham apologized to BYU and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the chants.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the chants and the apology.

Mitch also shared his “Cougar Stock Exchange” on the aspects of the BYU football team that are trending up and trending down for the Cougars after the win over Cincinnati.

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