BYU restructures athletic department with football oversight changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
BYU announced a restructuring of its athletic department, separating the football program from the other 20 sports. Head coach Kalani Sitake will report directly to vice president Keith Vorkink, while athletic director Brian Santiago oversees remaining programs. This decision comes just before the season's first football game and follows Sitake's calls for increased investment in the football program. The change is seen as a response to the rapid evolution of college athletics and potential internal conflicts between Sitake and Santiago.
- •Kalani Sitake now reports to vice president Keith Vorkink.
- •Brian Santiago continues to oversee other sports programs.
- •Restructure comes nine days before the football season opener.
- •Sitake previously advocated for more investment in football.
- •Changes reflect growing complexities in college sports administration.
- 2:33 AMESPN NCAAF — BYU coach Sitake will no longer report to AD
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — BYU restructures athletic department; school vice president will oversee football program
"BYU coach Kalani Sitake will now report to a university vice president rather than athletic director Brian Santiago, who will continue to oversee the school's other sports programs.
"Head football coach Kalani Sitake will now report to vice president Keith Vorkink, who cited the "dynamic" landscape of college sports in explaining the change.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 28, 2026, 2:33 AMBYU coach Sitake will no longer report to AD
BYU coach Kalani Sitake will now report to a university vice president rather than athletic director Brian Santiago, who will continue to oversee the school's other sports programs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:03 PMBYU restructures athletic department; school vice president will oversee football program
Head football coach Kalani Sitake will now report to vice president Keith Vorkink, who cited the "dynamic" landscape of college sports in explaining the change.
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