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Podcast: Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Episode: CONFIRMED: Kalani Sitake STAYING AT BYU, Turns Down Penn State Head Coach Opening in Carousel
Description: Drake Toll joined The Pete Sousa Show to talk Kalani Sitake remaining the head football coach at Brigham Young University, rejecting lucrative offers from established Power Four programs like Penn State, which represents a defining moment for the Cougars' athletic future. This choice goes beyond a simple contract negotiation; it underscores the institutional value of cultural fit and signals BYU's commitment to fully investing in its Big 12 trajectory. Sitake, an alumnus and the program's leader since 2016, validated the unique BYU culture he has championed, prioritizing his foundational connection over the prestige of a traditional football power.Sitakeβs...