Conor McGregor always keeps us guessing. One moment, he’s courtside at an NBA game between Utah and the Bucks; the next, he’s causing a stir at a BYU basketball game. There he was, the UFC legend, leading chants in a basketball arena where according to some, he seemed completely out of his depth. Fans couldn’t help but wonder: Is McGregor in his element, or did he accidentally wander into the wrong stadium?

According to a recent post on X, McGregor’s appearance in Provo, Utah, sparked immediate reactions. “Conor McGregor looks absolutely thrilled to be at BYU… He has no idea what sport this is, “one fan joked.

While fans might fear that McGregor might not have fully grasped the sport, his infectious energy seemed to fuel BYU’s overtime win over the Baylor Bears, 93-89. Baylor had the upper hand in fast-break points, 16 to 6, but perhaps McGregor’s presence threw off their rhythm enough for BYU to seize the win.

Could his unexpected arrival have been the final, unpredictable factor that helped the Cougars edge out the Bears from their hardwood court? Well BYU fans might agree….

McGregor’s wild courtside antics spark social media frenzy as BYU edges Baylor in overtime thriller

McGregor’s presence sparked a whirlwind of reactions on social media. One fan tweeted, “When I think of the average BYU student lifestyle, the first thing that comes to my mind is Conor McGregor.” His appearance at the Marriott Center was as unexpected as it was attention-grabbing, and the fans were quick to react.

But it wasn’t just his presence that caused a stir—McGregor quickly made his mark by leading the ROC section in a loud “B-Y-U” chant. One fan described the scene as “Unreal,” while another tweeted, “Conor McGregor leading the ROC section in a ‘B-Y-U’ chant. Unreal.” His enthusiasm for a sport that he clearly didn’t fully understand left BYU students in disbelief, adding an unplanned layer of chaos to an already intense game.

The action on the court was just as thrilling as McGregor’s courtside antics, with BYU edging out Baylor 93-89 in overtime. The Cougars shot 55.2% from the field (32-58) but were outpaced by the Bears in three-pointers, who hit 46.4% compared to BYU’s 38.1%. Both teams battled fiercely, and the game came down to the wire. As the tension mounted, McGregor continued to dominate social media. BYU insider Mitch Harper tweeted, “MMA legend Conor McGregor is here at the Marriott Center to watch BYU basketball,” followed by, “I never thought I’d type that out.”

Former NBA player Kyle Collinsworth also joined the fun, tweeting, “Who had Conor McGregor coming to a BYU basketball game in their 2025 predictions!!?? Let’s gooooooo!!” In a way, McGregor’s antics off the court mirrored the dynamic shifts happening on the court, where the Cougars were making key plays at critical moments. The team’s 9 steals and a well-executed fast-break game contributed to the win, with 16 points coming from fast breaks, while Baylor only scored 6.

One thing’s for sure: McGregor’s unpredictable presence added an unexpected flair to an already dramatic game. Whether or not his cheerleading played a role in BYU’s overtime victory is unclear, but his energy undeniably gave fans something to talk about long after the final buzzer.