Breaking News: BYU Football Coach Kalani Sitake Has Submitted His Resignation Letter

The Reality: Sitake Remains Committed to BYU

Kalani Sitake remains the active head coach of BYU football, now entering his 11th season leading the program. All recent official communications and news reports confirm that Sitake is fully committed to BYU, having signed a long-term contract extension in December 2025 amidst interest from other major programs .

### 📝 Recent Contract Extension

In early December 2025, following several tense days where Sitake explored the Penn State opportunity, BYU announced it had reached an agreement on a long-term contract extension . The announcement was made in a memorable and heartfelt way, with Sitake telling his players, “I’m not going anywhere” as his team erupted in celebration .

This decision came at a critical time, as BYU was preparing for the Big 12 championship game. Penn State had reportedly set a market value for Sitake at an estimated **$10 million a year**, which would have made him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country . BYU, backed by influential boosters, deployed a full-court press to keep their coach, working out an extension for Sitake and his staff while reviewing projected NIL needs .

### 🏈 On-Field Success

Sitake has guided BYU to remarkable success since joining the Big 12. In 2025, the Cougars posted a **12-win season** and appeared in the Big 12 Championship game . They were led by true freshman quarterback **Bear Bachmeier**, who threw for 3,033 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 11 more, earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors .

### 📈 Recruiting Momentum

Sitake’s decision to stay at BYU has already paid dividends on the recruiting trail. The Cougars signed the best recruiting class in program history for 2026, ranked **No. 21 nationally** and **No. 2 in the Big 12** by 247Sports . This class is headlined by four-star talents like quarterback **Ryder Lyons**—the 2024 California Gatorade Player of the Year—and five of the top ten players in the state of Utah .

### 🌟 Looking Ahead

For BYU fans, there is no cause for concern regarding Sitake’s status. The popular head coach remains committed to the program he has built into a Big 12 contender, and all indications suggest he plans to continue leading the Cougars for the foreseeable future.