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BYU Police have supposedly banned a popular social media streamer from campus ahead of a rivalry matchup vs. Utah. “Snarp” will not attend the Holy War.
He posted a screenshot of an alleged ban letter to his Instagram story.
BYU police aren’t going to let Snarp mess things up on Saturday!!! Let’s go!!!
Well done, BYU! Took care of an easy problem before it happened! pic.twitter.com/ulLdh54clK
— Some.BYU.Dude (@ByuSome) October 15, 2025
“Hello, this is Det. Nielsen with the BYU Police Department,” the directive read. “I have been provided a ban letter regarding a violation of BYU’s filming and photography on campus policy.
“Additionally, there is concern that you plan to disrupt upcoming football games. If you are found violating this ban letter, you will be prosecuted for trespassing.”
Who is ‘Snarp?’
The online personality has gained a following by creating rage baiting content while at pro and college sporting events. Most of his videos involve attending games, impersonating a member of an opposing fanbase, and riling up the home team.
His ability to land reactions from sports fans has attracted more than 500K YouTube subscribers, 250K Instagram followers, and 400K TikTok supporters.
While some find the content entertaining, others disapprove. BYU appears to be one of those critics.
BYU is cracking down.
In an attempt to avoid any unwanted interactions involving Utah fans, Snarp has allegedly been banned. BYU would prefer he not cosplay as a Cougar with the intention of representing the fanbase in a negative way.
The Holy War is one of college football’s most heated rivalries. That was on full display in last year’s matchup between the Utes and Cougars.
BYU won the game 22-21 in Salt Lake City. Controversy surrounded the final outcome.
Utah believed the officiating to be one-sided. Athletic director Mark Harlan expressed that opinion after the game.
“I’ve been an athletic director for 12 years. This game was absolutely stolen from us,” he said. “We were excited about being in the Big 12, but tonight I am not. We won this game.”
That response came after he berated referees on the field in the waning moments. He was subsequently fined $40,000 for his actions.
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) November 10, 2024
Tensions will already be high for the annual conference showdown. BYU wants no part in adding to that potentially explosive atmosphere.
The Utes and Cougars will face off in Provo on Saturday night. “Snarp” will have to watch from the sidelines.