Alabama fans were overheard shouting racist and homophobic slurs at three Texas players in a viral video filmed during the Crimson Tide’s 34-24 loss to the Longhorns on Saturday night.
Fans behind the Texas sideline at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., yelled homophobic and racist language at Longhorns defensive backs Jelani McDonald and X’Avion Brice as well as running back Quintrevion Wisner.
In the wake of the video’s circulation on social media, Alabama released a statement to The Austin American-Statesman, saying the university does not condone the behavior and that such behavior “will not be tolerated” in its venues.
“We are disgusted by reports of vile language and inappropriate behavior Saturday night,” the statement read, per Danny Davis of The American-Statesman. “It’s not representative of UA and our values. We expect all attendees to act with class and respect towards others. Fans are strongly encouraged to report issues to our security resources on-site. Gameday and delayed reports are appropriately addressed and anyone found to be in violation of our rules and expectations will be promptly removed and may be banned from future events.”
You can hear the fans’ objectionable comments in the video below. Warning: NSFW content.
Disgusting footage from the Texas-Bama game. Racist Bama students yelling racist remarks to the Texas players. Get this out to the recruits.@OBWire @AnwarRichardson @kyleumlang @espn @barstoolsports@TexasLonghorns @TexasFootball #AlabamaFootball#TexasFootball #Alabama #Texas pic.twitter.com/q9isz1fQtS
— Longhorns Guy (@burntorangebuzz) September 10, 2023
