The Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS) jumps during a third down play against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

University of Utah police investigating topless fans at football game

It appears certain fans attending future Utah Utes football games may want to have second thoughts about what they wear or don't wear at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Per TMZ Sports, University of Utah police officials are looking into an incident said to have occurred during this past Saturday's 73-7 blowout win over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. 

"After two women attended the game topless and wearing body paint on their torsos, a female officer asked them to put on their shirts. They complied with the request," a university statement explained. "Detectives will follow up this week to screen for any potential criminal charges. Students also will be referred to the Dean of Students for other potential discipline." 

TMZ suggests that YouTube personality Melea Johnson brought extra attention to the matter via Instagram. 

"We want to be very clear that profanity, public intoxication, rude and disrespectful behavior, racial and derogatory comments or verbal attacks directed at individuals or groups will not be tolerated," University of Utah president Taylor Randall and athletic director Mark Harlan said in a letter sent to football ticket holders. 

"Anyone who engages in unsafe or inappropriate conduct will be removed from the premises, may lose all privileges and access for future university events and could be reported to law enforcement. We encourage all of you to help us identify and call-out inappropriate behavior so that our event staff can ensure a safe and great experience for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and spectators. If you see something, say something!"

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