BYU coach Kalani Sitake discusses 2026 season at Big 12 media days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Kalani Sitake addressed the media at Big 12 football media days in Frisco, Texas, highlighting the escalated expectations for BYU entering the 2026 season. He emphasized a 'humble, hungry' approach and praised star players Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin. Sitake also touched on the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the new dynamic in the rivalry with Utah under coach Morgan Scalley. The session is part of the lead-up to the upcoming college football season.
- •Sitake addressed heightened expectations for the 2026 season.
- •He praised star players Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin.
- •Discussed potential CFP expansion to 24 teams.
- •Commented on the new Utah rivalry with Morgan Scalley as coach.
- •The event took place at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: 5 things BYU’s Kalani Sitake said at Big 12 media days, from CFP expansion to the Utah rivalry
"The Cougars face heightened expectations going into the 2026 season.
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