How BYU kept Kalani Sitake: A visit with LaVell's widow, a donor push and a community love bomb

BYU moved quickly as Penn State closed in, rallying donors, leaning on LaVell Edwards' legacy and delivering the reassurance Sitake needed to stay.

Analysis: Kalani Sitake’s decision to stay at BYU another indication that the school is all-in on achieving sports success

Ten-year Cougars coach ended three days of heavy speculation that he would leave for Penn State by signing another contract extension in Provo.

Kalani Sitake faced Lane Kiffin decision, but chose BYU football over himself

Kalani Sitake explains why he rejected Penn State’s pursuit and chose BYU, drawing a sharp contrast to Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss departure.

How Crumbl CEO Jason McGowan’s ‘love bomb’ helped keep Kalani Sitake at BYU

Crumbl CEO Jason McGowan provided financial support to help BYU keep football coach Kalani Sitake, and also started an online campaign where fans showed love for Sitake.

James Franklin Appears to Take Shot at Penn State After Kalani Sitake News

Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin appears to have taken a shot at the school that fired him during the 2025 season.

Kalani Sitake receives new long-term contract extension to remain at BYU

Kalani Sitake isn’t going anywhere. BYU and its head football coach have agreed to a new long-term contract extension, the school announced Tuesday evening. A GREAT day to be a Coug. pic.twitter.com/tjEH50UNsx
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BYU-UCF Notebook: UCF’s Frost praises Sitake as a ‘genuine guy’

UCF head football coach Scott Frost had plenty of effusive praise for the BYU football program in general and Cougar head coach Kalani Sitake in general after his team’s 41-21 loss to the Cougars on Saturday.

BYU's playoff case faces a harsh reality of another lopsided loss to Texas Tech

BYU doesn't seem to have much chance to make the College Football Playoff after a 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game
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