Offensive chant during BYU-Oregon football game garners reactions from fans, students, alumni, university officials, and Utah governor
PROVO, Utah — An offensive chant directed toward BYU fans and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could be heard during the Cougars' 41-20 loss against Oregon in Eugene on Saturday.
That's when she pulled out her phone and started recording — a video that has since gone viral and garnered reactions from near and far. Aubrey said she also spoke with another staff member, who told her they would see if the stadium could make an announcement about it. Aubrey said that never happened, however.
"It's just trash talk, I guess," said Eli Wilder Dean, a junior at BYU."I mean, it's not like it's not great."
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