BYU Football Head Coach Kalani Sitake | Week 1 Press Conference | Sept. 5 vs. Utah Tech
No. 14 BYU head coach Kalani Sitake meets with the media ahead of the Cougars' 2026 season opener against Utah Tech this Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium (6 p.m. MT).
Sitake discusses the team's health coming out of fall camp, what he wants to see in game one, and the position groups that have made the biggest strides — specifically the wide receivers and specialists stepping in after key departures. He also shares his thoughts on the new NCAA calendar, the value of FCS matchups, and his long-standing relationship with Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson.
Plus, Sitake reacts to the addition of Notre Dame to BYU's future schedule and addresses Thursday's athletic department restructuring.
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Sitake's opening remarks: game-week energy, team health
2:39 – Athletic department restructuring reaction
3:09 – Notre Dame added to the schedule
5:24 – FCS game model and keeping matchups regional
6:33 – New NCAA calendar, Week Zero changes, and bye weeks
6:55 – Position groups that improved most in camp (WRs, specialists)
8:16 – What he wants to see from the team Saturday night
9:33 – Relationship with Utah Tech HC Lance Anderson
11:51 – Where he's most — and least — confident entering the season
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