So something happened during the Indiana and Purdue match at Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on 28 November 2025. A woman was cheering for her team in Spanish when a guy started bothering her for no reason. Someone nearby recorded the whole thing and shared it online. After that, the clip spread rapidly.
In the video, the man tells her that English is the international language. He also claims she will get deported and says he will call ICE, which stands for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The woman stayed calm. She replied that she would cheer for her team in English or Spanish—whichever annoyed him more. After that, she continued cheering as before.
The match was a major rivalry game, and Indiana won big, with a score of fifty-six to three. That’s pretty wild. Indiana finished their season with twelve wins and no losses, earning a spot in the Big Ten title game. The stadium had nearly sixty thousand fans, so every sound was amplified. I can imagine that even smaller crowds at local matches can feel very loud. The cold weather didn’t stop people from shouting, so many phones caught the moment on camera.
Indiana played much better in the game, racking up around five hundred forty-eight yards while Purdue managed about two hundred eighty-two. They also controlled the ball for a long time, which helped them dominate. Because the score was so lopsided and many people were watching online, the clip from the stands went viral quickly.
Support for the Woman Online
After the video went viral on social media, many people defended the woman. Numerous commenters said the man acted very badly. Dr. Cole noted that moments like this show how some individuals try to normalize xenophobia. He praised the woman for her courage and stated that the country is strong thanks to all the languages spoken here.
A commenter named Todric Kam Koenig said that people who know only one language often think in only one way. Lilie Allen remarked that no one should force others to conform to their ignorance. Paul Manna added that just because someone speaks another language doesn’t mean they don’t know English. He called this a common political mistake and highlighted that people around the world are multilingual.
Some users felt that stadium staff should have intervened. Elizabeth Suggett suggested that security should have been called, as drunken behavior and racist comments need to be taken seriously.
MAGA man says "I'm going to call ICE" to woman at football game—for cheering for her team in Spanish.
"English is the 'international' language," he yells. "You need to know English."
He first told them, "You are going to get deported," which is why the woman started filming.… pic.twitter.com/FA8IngnQ2n
— LongTime🤓FirstTime👨💻 (@LongTimeHistory) December 1, 2025
There were a few comments asserting this was free speech, but many argued that using immigration enforcement as a threat is not a regular exercise of free speech. Such threats make people feel unsafe and constitute intimidation.
Stadium management is responsible for everyone’s safety. Many online expressed that when someone uses threats related to immigration enforcement, security should respond, and the university should review the situation.
The clip has sparked another significant discussion about fan behavior during rivalry games. It illustrates how a single loud remark in the crowd can quickly become a national online topic. Honestly, when I attend matches with my friends, small arguments can break out among fans, but this situation felt different because of the serious threat involved. I felt bad watching the clip because she was enjoying the game in her own way. You may also be interested in: Former East Club Football Player Evan Chain Passes Away At 20 After Car Accident
