BYU AD Brian Santiago Talks Kalani Sitake, Football Oversight & Program Investment
BYU athletic director Brian Santiago joins KSL Sports’ Mitch Harper at Big 12 basketball media day to discuss the momentum surrounding Cougar athletics following BYU football’s win over Notre Dame.
Santiago addresses changes to football oversight, his relationship with Kalani Sitake and the resources being invested in the program, including more than $25 million in football capital projects. He also discusses Kevin Young, basketball roster construction, revenue sharing and the possibility of more BYU–Notre Dame matchups.
Topics covered:
00:00 — Notre Dame win and BYU’s national spotlight
01:28 — Momentum across BYU athletics
03:33 — Football oversight and Santiago’s role
07:17 — Relationship with Kalani Sitake
08:22 — Investment in football and other sports
11:43 — Supporting sustained success
14:15 — Deputy athletic director’s role
17:07 — BYU’s tradition of excellence
19:32 — Kevin Young and retaining coaches
20:39 — Roster building, revenue sharing and NIL
23:35 — Future BYU–Notre Dame games
