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BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Opens Up Ahead of Utah Rivalry Game

BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Opens Up Ahead of Utah Rivalry Game
World Sports · 02:16:34 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake offered candid self-reflection ahead of the Cougars' rivalry matchup against Utah, according to a report from Gridiron Heroics. The Holy War showdown, one of college football's most intense in-state rivalries, adds significant weight to Sitake's comments as both programs prepare for their annual clash.

Sitake, who has led BYU since 2016, faces a Utah program that has consistently competed at a high level in the Pac-12 before its recent move to the Big 12 alongside the Cougars. The rivalry game carries conference implications and bragging rights that extend throughout the state.

Further details on Sitake's specific remarks were not immediately available. The matchup continues a series dating back to 1896, with Utah holding a slight edge in the all-time series.

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