Sitake and Scalley prepare for pressure-filled college football seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Kalani Sitake of BYU and Morgan Scalley of Utah face critical seasons as both teams rank in the AP preseason top 25. The Cougars will kick off their season on September 5 against Utah Tech, while the Utes begin on September 3 versus Idaho. Both teams return significant talent, but they also contend with offseason drama, including Scalley's new role as head coach and BYU dealing with player departures. With expectations high, both coaches aim to navigate challenges and deliver successful seasons amidst scrutiny.
- •BYU is ranked 14th and Utah 21st in the AP preseason poll.
- •Sitake has a 23-4 record over the last two seasons.
- •Scalley takes over after Kyle Whittingham's departure following 22 years.
- •BYU lost wide receiver Parker Kingston to legal issues.
- •The Cougars will rely heavily on quarterback Bear Bachmeier's performance.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — How will Sitake and Scalley handle pressure-packed seasons that await?
"Following an offseason full of twists and turns, there are questions aplenty heading into the new college football campaign.
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