BYU, Utah Utes and Kalani Sitake

What did BYU head coach Kalani Sitake think of the controversial holding penalty vs. the Utes?
When Utah sacked Jake Retzlaff with under two minutes to play in this weekend’s rivalry game, an official threw a defensive holding penalty that gave the Cougars new life. Instead of a turnover on downs, Retzlaff used his second chance to drive 65 yards into Utah territory and set up the game-winning field goal.
BYU's Kalani Sitake says "If it weren't for Utah, I wouldn't be here"
Kalani Sitake embraces the journey that has brought him full circle to lead his alma mater in a season marked by both remarkable success and deep-seated rivalry
The top five games of the BYU-Utah rivalry under Kalani Sitake
BYU has played five games against Utah in the Kalani Sitake era. Despite winning only one of those games, the “Holy War" has had some exciting finishes and iconic moments in just those five showdowns.
BYU football coach Kalani Sitake says Cougars and Utes ‘need each other’ — but some things need to change
While attending a funeral last summer, Kalani Sitake felt the emotions stir inside of him again. The Cougar football coach was thinking about life and loss. Sure. But he was also thinking about something else: the BYU-Utah rivalry game.
Utah coaches, AD embarrass themselves with response to controversial penalty against BYU
The BYU Cougars are still undefeated and atop the Big 12, but it took a late escape against arch rival Utah and one very controversial holding call that had Utes fans, coaches and even administrators irate.
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See the Christ-centered speech Kalani Sitake gave after BYU’s win over Utah
Amid the rambunctiousness in the BYU football locker room following the team’s dramatic 22-21 victory over Utah last weekend, ...
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Scott's Thoughts: The beauty of the Gospel in football
BYU and Utah battled to the end in an epic rivalry on Saturday. What happened afterward was even more important.
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Inside BYU football's Big 12 rise, from hotel pitches to campfire tales to CFP contention
Now in the Cougars' second year in the Big 12, who can deny that the Cougars belong? Kalani Sitake lives his dream as the ninth-year coach of BYU, his alma mater that he grew up cheering for ...
This BYU team knows a little something about going undefeated — thanks to Utah
Kalani Sitake and several of his staffers have experience with an undefeated season thanks to time spent at rival Utah.
The Whittingham-Sitake rivalry has been one-sided
Kyle Whittingham and Kalani Sitake have been great friends for many years. But they both want to beat each other this ...
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No. 9 BYU football trusts workmanlike approach will result in success at rival Utah
So what’s the key? BYU head coach Kalani Sitake believes it’s about focusing on the same things that always bring success ...
No. 7 Cougars are relatively healthy for a mid-November game against surging Kansas
Here's what BYU football coach Kalani Sitake had to say about the win over Utah, and Saturday's matchup with Kansas, when he ...
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High emotions, cool heads: Sitake's mindset going into BYU-Utah matchup
Rivalries spark emotions. Emotions change games, but BYU coach Kalani Sitake wasn't focused on that when talking this week ...