Utah Urges Respectful Fan Conduct for BYU Game
The University of Utah asked football fans to keep behavior respectful before its matchup against BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Latter-Day Saints
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The University of Utah encouraged fans to avoid personal attacks, vulgar chants, and discriminatory or derogatory language ahead of its football game against BYU on Nov. 7. Inappropriate or unsafe behavior could result in removal from the stadium under updated Big 12 guidance.
Why it matters
The rivalry game draws large crowds to Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and the university is seeking to set expectations for conduct inside the venue and in surrounding neighborhoods. Clear guidance is intended to keep the game safe and welcoming for visitors and residents alike.
The football game is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Fans who witness unacceptable behavior can notify game-day staff or text "FANUP" to 1-385-355-7533.
The players
University of Utah
The public research university in Salt Lake City that hosts Rice-Eccles Stadium and runs the FanUP conduct program for its football games.
Brigham Young University
The private Latter-day Saint university in Provo, Utah, whose football team is the opponent in this rivalry game.
The details
The FanUP program asked fans to cheer loudly, welcome visitors, enjoy the game responsibly, and look out for one another. The university also asked fans to respect nearby neighborhoods after the game by staying off private property, keeping noise down, and picking up after themselves.
Timeline
Nov. 7: University of Utah football game against BYU scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Season Trajectory
The updated Big 12 game-day guidance sets the conduct standards the University of Utah is applying to this rivalry matchup. Clear fan expectations are part of how conference members manage crowd behavior across their home schedules.
Fans attending the Nov. 7 game should expect enforcement of respectful conduct standards and possible removal for unsafe behavior. Reporting options include notifying game-day staff or texting "FANUP" to 1-385-355-7533.
The takeaway
Fans planning to attend should arrive ready to cheer respectfully, look out for one another, and help keep neighborhoods around the stadium clean and quiet after the game.
What happens next
The football game against BYU is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Further reading
For more on the faith tradition connected to this rivalry, see Latter-Day Saints coverage on Wisevoter.
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