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Here's where Kalani Sitake might look for BYU's next defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 11:59 a.m.
The Cougars are on the market for a new defensive coordinator after Jay Hill accepted the same position at Michigan, following his former coach Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor.
BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m.
The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.
'The future looks bright for us': BYU vibes shining after 1st 12-win campaign in 24 years
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:32 a.m.
By improving to 23-4 in the past two seasons with the Cougars' first 12-win campaign since 2001, former BYU fullback Kalani Sitake is building his own legend in Provo.
Crazy good: No. 12 BYU rallies for 25-21 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:04 p.m.
Bear Bachmeier completed 71% of his passes for 325 yards, and Evan Johnson intercepted a pass in the end zone with six seconds left to help the Cougars to a win.
No. 12 BYU, No. 22 Georgia Tech bucking trend with opt-ins to Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:55 p.m.
If college football had a buddy-copy movie, the two co-starts might be BYU's Kalani Sitake and Georgia Tech's Brent Key.
Mirror, mirror: BYU, Georgia Tech see plenty of similarities in Pop-Tarts Bowl pairing
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:16 p.m.
The Cougars have been scouting the 22nd-ranked Yellow Jackets. A lot, even — though not for any precognition or preemptive strikes.
Not all fun and games: Cougars know advantage of bowl win after highlights of Orlando
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 1:59 p.m.
No. 22 Georgia Tech isn't expecting anything less than a Big 12 title contender and team that won 22 games in the past two seasons when it faces No. 12 BYU.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m.
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m.
Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.
BYU finalizes 2-year deal with Notre Dame beginning 2026 in Provo
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:32 a.m.
The Fighting Irish will play the Cougars, after all.
Former BYU football greats agree to participate in infrared light therapy study
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:00 p.m.
Former BYU linebacker Larry Carr's tireless crusade to save football and football players — and anyone else with a brain injury — received a big shot in the arm last month. Two shots, actually.
How healthy, motivated will No. 12 BYU be for the bowl game against No. 22 Georgia Tech?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 1:27 p.m.
Will BYU be motivated to play in an exhibition game, or is it simply that — and exhibition game?
Why Pop-Tarts Bowl with No. 22 Georgia Tech is 'personal' for BYU's Atlanta-raised cornerback
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 6:39 p.m.
No. 12 BYU's trip to the Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech is something of a consolation prize — but as good of one as can be expected for Tre Alexander.
Yes, BYU had College Football Playoff hopes, but Cougars won't begrudge bowl-game invite
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 12:59 p.m.
The Dec. 27 bowl game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando will be the eighth in 10 years under Sitake, all of them with different title sponsors and in different states.
Toasty: No. 12 BYU accepts invitation to Pop-Tarts Bowl after Big 12 championship loss
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 3:17 p.m.
The 12th-ranked Cougars accepted an invitation Sunday to the wildly popular and often zany Pop-Tarts Bowl, setting up a season-ending showdown Dec. 27 with ACC foe Georgia Tech.
Playoff-bound BYU? Big 12 made case, but 11th-ranked Cougars' pitch falls flat with loss
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 4:58 p.m.
If the "eye test" is what keeps BYU out of the Playoff with an 11-2 record, the Cougars didn't look like much of a CFP team in either of its losses to Texas Tech, then.
Repeat defeat: No. 4 Texas Tech rolls by No. 11 BYU for 1st Big 12 title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 2:48 p.m.
The sequel was awfully similar to the original in the Big 12 championship game in Arlington, Texas.
No. 11 BYU will cap chaotic week with Big 12 championship. But first, charity with Texas Tech fans
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m.
After a wild week, the Cougars and Red Raiders will play for the Big 12 championship Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (10 a.m. MST, ABC).
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 15 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 12:44 p.m.
Championship weekend has arrived for KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em and this week's preview has every power four conference championship game as well as the AAC Championship.
BYU adds Lone Peak 4-star receivers Jaron, Kennan Pula to historic 2026 recruiting class
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 12:31 p.m.
Lone Peak wide receivers Jaron and Kennan Pula announced their commitment to BYU in an on-campus ceremony Friday, flipping the one-time UCLA commitments from Utah.
BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 11:44 a.m.
The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.
Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.
The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.
In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 10:56 p.m.
Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.
Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 5:23 p.m.
Call him the Wolf of Kalshi: Sitake is not leaving.
