Kason Krebs: Dismissed from BYU Football After Lewdness Charges — What We Know
In early December 2025, Kason Krebs — a running back for Brigham Young University (BYU) — was removed from the team after being named as a suspect in a series of alleged public “lewdness” incidents in Provo, Utah.
The Accusations & Police Response
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According to Provo Police Department, Krebs was identified as the suspect in three separate incidents reported over several weeks near a Smith’s grocery store at 300 N. 100 W in Provo. Each incident involved a man reportedly publicly exposing himself and engaging in “lewd behavior.” On each occasion, the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
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After public tips and investigation, police made contact with Krebs. Two counts of lewdness were referred to the Provo City Attorney’s Office. Because the alleged acts are classified as Class B misdemeanors under Utah law, Krebs was not booked into jail, as per current booking standards.
BYU’s Action: Team Dismissal
Almost immediately after the police identified Krebs and referred charges, BYU removed him from the football program. In an official statement, BYU said:
“Kason Krebs has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.”
Although the statement did not explicitly mention the police allegations, the timing and context strongly link the dismissal to the criminal referral. By Thursday night, his name was removed from the team roster.
Legal Status & What It Means
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The referred lewdness charges remain just that — allegations. Under the U.S. legal system, Krebs is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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As Class B misdemeanors, the incidents carry lesser penalties than felonies. That classification also explains why Krebs was not jailed immediately.
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The case has been handed over to the Provo City Attorney’s Office — the next steps will depend on whether formal prosecution moves forward, and how the evidence and witness statements hold up.
The Broader Context — Reputation, University Policy, Public Reaction
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The speed of Krebs’s dismissal highlights how off-field conduct — even allegations — can rapidly end a collegiate athlete’s career, especially at institutions with strict codes of conduct like BYU.
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The community reaction has included shock and concern, both about public safety (given that the alleged incidents occurred in a public area) and about the integrity of university athletics.
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This case underscores a broader reality: for student-athletes, personal conduct — even outside of school — can have immediate, severe professional consequences.
Bottom Line: The dismissal of Kason Krebs from BYU serves as a reminder of how seriously both law enforcement and educational institutions treat allegations of lewd or indecent behavior. While the charges remain unproven, the combination of public complaints, police identification, and institutional policy resulted in swift action. The legal process now moves forward under the oversight of the city attorney’s office — and only time will tell how this case resolves.
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