Here’s what Coach Kalani Sitake is saying—and doing—after BYU posted a 10‑win season yet missed the Big 12 title game and CFP:
🗣️ Sitake’s Self-Reflection
- Zero shortcuts: “My job as a head coach is to make sure that we’re playing at our best… did we do that last year? Not consistently enough for me.” — acknowledging inconsistencies in key games.
- Mistakes had consequences: He stressed that relying on tiebreakers and other teams losing is unacceptable—“you can’t keep making mistakes and try to find ways out of it.”
- Refusing to chase quick fixes: Sitake is committed to a long-term rebuild, not a fast patch: “We’re not looking for the quick fix… if there’s a way to fix it quickly and still learn all the awesome lessons then let’s do it.”
🔄 Motivation for 2025
- Error-free roadmap: BYU lost footing at the end of the season—Sitake is rallying players to eliminate those late-season errors and “play outright” for wins.
- Physical growth & consistency: He’s refused to sugarcoat things—BYU’s beaten teams don’t just need talent, they need consistent execution and physical style.
- Culture strength: Despite criticism, Sitake’s locker room remains unified. Per r/LonghornNation:
“He was a true adult and professional … I’d follow him anywhere.”
📈 Still a Top Coaching Voice
On r/CFB, fans praised his turnaround:
“My vote would be for Kalani Sitake … BYU fans were clamoring to have him fired before the season and then he came in and pulled this off.”
“I think Kalani Sitake has exceeded expectations the most this year and should be the front runner for COTY.”
✅ What It All Means for Fall
- Expect a tighter, more disciplined BYU—error-free, sharply coached, and driven by a coach who refuses to settle.
- Their mission: play their best in every game, not lean on luck or others, and reclaim contention in the Big 12.
- Sitake’s tone is resolute: no complaining, no blaming—just accountability, growth, and preparation.
Would you like a deeper dive into how this strategy fits BYU’s 2025 schedule, or a comparative breakdown of Sitake’s evolution year-to-year?
