Kalani Sitake appointed as BYU football head coach to energize team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Kalani Sitake has been named the new head football coach at Brigham Young University. His appointment is viewed as a significant move for the program, bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm to the team. As a former player and assistant at BYU, Sitake is believed to have a deep understanding of the culture and values of the university. The decision comes amid efforts to enhance the team's competitive standing in college football. The next steps include finalizing his coaching staff and preparing for upcoming recruitment cycles.
- •Kalani Sitake takes over as head coach at BYU.
- •Sitake is a former BYU player and assistant coach.
- •The program aims to improve its competitive standing.
- •Focus will shift to finalizing Sitake's coaching staff.
- •Recruitment strategies will be re-evaluated under Sitake's leadership.
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