Kalani Sitake recognized as top Big 12 coach ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
At the 2026 Big 12 football media days, BYU’s Kalani Sitake was ranked as the top head coach heading into the season. Sitake, now the longest-tenured coach in Big 12 history, has led BYU to a 23-4 record over the past two years, including a trip to the Big 12 championship game last season. Utah’s Morgan Scalley, in his first year as head coach, received lower rankings, placed 15th by USA Today’s Jordan Mendoza and 12th by On3’s Brett McMurphy. The rankings reflect differing levels of coaching experience among the league's head coaches as the 2026 season approaches.
- •Kalani Sitake ranked No. 1 among Big 12 coaches by multiple analysts.
- •Sitake has an 84-45 record and has led BYU to strong performances.
- •Morgan Scalley, in his first year, is ranked lower among Big 12 coaches.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Where analysts rank BYU’s Kalani Sitake and Utah’s Morgan Scalley among Big 12 coaches
"Recent rankings of the league’s head coaches reflect how experience plays a role in these preseason accolades.
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