Cincinnati Bearcats fans were seen using derogatory chants toward BYU Cougars players during their game on Saturday, leading to an apology from the university’s athletic director. The incident, which included the chant ‘F— the Mormons,’ occurred as BYU secured their 10,000 pounds of food to the University of Cincinnati’s campus pantry, which provides assistance for food insecurity. The incident has sparked a conversation about the broader issue of religious intolerance in collegiate sports and the need for continued advocacy for respectful fan behavior. College football fans have been seen directing similar foul chants at BYU players this season and in recent years. In September 2022, an Oregon high school recruit left a game early because of the chant during a Ducks and Cougars game. More recently, Colorado Buffaloes fans were heard yelling the same remarks during a game in Boulder this season. Coach Deion Sanders issued an apology shortly before the Big 12 Conference fined the school $50,000. It’s unclear if Cincinnati will receive the same punishment. BYU was ranked 11th in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll on Sunday. Last week, the College Football Playoff committee put them in the 11th spot as well.