The USC athletic department issued a public apology Sunday for what it called “an offensive chant” that came from its student section during BYU’s 35-31 win over the Trojans on Saturday.
“The offensive chant from our student section directed towards BYU during the football game last night does not align with our Trojan values,” the department said in a statement on Twitter. “It was distasteful and we apologize to the BYU program.”
The offensive chant from our student section directed towards BYU during the football game last night does not align with our Trojan values.
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) November 28, 2021
It was distasteful and we apologize to the BYU program.
The chant in question appeared to be “F--- the Mormons,” which was tweeted by multiple users on Twitter either during the game or later in response to USC’s statement and a question by The Salt Lake Tribune.
USC defensive line coach Vic So’oto also issued his own statement on Twitter and tagged Cougars coach Kalani Sitake and athletic director Tom Holmoe.
“I did not hear the chant but I know it does not reflect the Trojan family that I’ve come to know and love,” So’oto tweeted. “Sincere apologies from an alum @BYU @BYUfootball @kalanifsitake @TomHolmoe. All love. Hard fought game.”
I did not hear the chant but I know it does not reflect the Trojan family that I’ve come to know and love.
— Vic So'oto (@Coach_Sooto) November 28, 2021
Sincere apologies from an alum @BYU @BYUfootball @kalanifsitake @TomHolmoe
All love. Hard fought game.
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