The Big 12 Conference has completed its review of the discriminatory chants directed at BYU during Saturday’s football game at UCF. While the Conference recognizes the pregame protocols followed by UCF and immediate actions taken during the game, including removal of some individuals responsible for the conduct, discriminatory behavior has no place in the Big 12. The Conference has issued UCF a $100,000 fine, which will be directed toward student education initiatives.
 
In conjunction with this action, the Big 12 is implementing an updated Conference-wide policy establishing escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletic events effective immediately, which includes:

• A confirmed first incident during a game will result in an automatic minimum $100,000 fine.
• A formal warning will follow the first incident, providing the institution an opportunity to immediately address the behavior and prevent further incidents.
• A second confirmed incident during the same game will result in an in-game competitive penalty, e.g., a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty in football or an unsportsmanlike two-shot technical foul in basketball, and may result in an additional $500,000 fine.
• Individuals ejected for discriminatory conduct will be prohibited from attending all athletic events for the remainder of the academic year and are subject to applicable University fan/student conduct policies.

 The Big 12 remains committed to providing a respectful environment for student-athletes, coaches and fans. Discriminatory conduct will not be tolerated, and the Conference will continue working with its member institutions to prevent such behavior and ensure meaningful consequences when incidents occur.