"BYU coach Kalani Sitake intends to stay at the school, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel. BYU is in the process of putting together a lucrative contract extension to keep Sitake with the Cougars in Provo, sources said. Sitake, who was being considered by Penn State for their open head coaching position, informed the school of his decision to remain with BYU, sources added."
"The two sides had mutual interest and held discussions before Sitake ultimately decided against heading to Happy Valley. No. 11 BYU plays Saturday against No. 5 Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game, with the winner securing an automatic bid in the College Football Playoff. On3 first reported Sitake as Penn State's top target. Sitake has been BYU's coach since 2016, winning more than 65% of his games."
Kalani Sitake will remain BYU's head coach as the school prepares a lucrative contract extension to keep him. He was considered by Penn State for their open head-coaching job and informed them he would stay after mutual interest and discussions. No. 11 BYU faces No. 5 Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game with the winner earning an automatic College Football Playoff bid. Sitake has coached at BYU since 2016, winning more than 65% of his games; he guided BYU to an 11-2 mark in 2024 and the Cougars are 11-1 this year.
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