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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox slammed Oregon fans who were chanting "f--- the Mormons" at a game between the Ducks and BYU on Saturday afternoon.
Cox quote-tweeted a video that showed Oregon students loudly chanting the phrase at the game.
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Ducks' defensive lineman Taki Taimani puts pressure on BYU quarterback Jaren Hall, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
"Religious bigotry alive and celebrated in Oregon," Cox wrote.
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The virality of the video prompted the Oregon Pit Crew to issue an apology to BYU on Twitter. Brigham Young University is a private school in Provo, Utah, and is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"To all @BYUfootball fans in attendance at todays game we would like to apologize for the actions of the students in attendance. We do not condone or support any hateful speech directed towards one’s religion and are ashamed of those who participated," their tweet read.
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The University of Oregon also apologized.
Ducks quarterback Bo Nix and wide receiver Chase Cota celebrate Nix's touchdown against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Oregon, (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
"The university apologizes for the despicable chants made by some University of Oregon fans at today’s football game with Brigham Young University," a statement from the University of Oregon’s interim vice president for the Division of Student Life read. "There is no place for hate, bias or bigotry at the University of Oregon. These
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