BREAKING NEWS: AN UNEXPECTED DEPARTURE | In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the NCAA community BYU Head coach Kalani Sitake Stuart has officially terminated his three-year contract with the club, marking the end of an extraordinary era defined by passion, resilience, and unwavering loyalty.. Read More

 As of December 2024, BYU announced a long-term contract extension for Sitake, intended to keep him leading the program well beyond the 2027 season. ([byucougars.com][1])

* Sitake has been publicly committed to BYU, and BYU leadership has emphasized continuity under him. ([SI][2])

* There are no reputable reports from major outlets confirming a departure. Some articles you may encounter appear to be speculative, unverified or mislabeled.

* For example, a site claimed he “resigned after nine passionate seasons” but that appears to be unverified and conflicts with BYU’s official reporting. ([nellysports.co.uk][3])

If you like, I can check the most recent news (past the date on those pages) to see if there *has* been a subsequent development of his departure — would you like me to do that?

[1]: https://byucougars.com/news/2024/12/8/byu-extends-kalani-sitake-as-head-football-coach-with-long-term-deal?utm_source=chatgpt.com “BYU extends Kalani Sitake as head football coach with long-term deal – BYU Athletics – Official Athletics Website – BYU Cougars”

[2]: https://www.si.com/college/byu/football/five-reasons-kalani-sitake-isnt-leaving-byu-anytime-soon?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Five Reasons Kalani Sitake Isn’t Leaving BYU Anytime Soon – BYU Cougars on Sports Illustrated: News, Analysis, and More”

[3]: https://nellysports.co.uk/2025/03/22/an-emotional-departure-byu-cougars-football-head-coach-kalani-sitake-resigns-after-nine-passionate-season-leaving-behind-a-legacy-of-dedication-and-explained-his-decision/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “BYU Cougars Football head coach Kalani Sitake Resigns after Nine Passionate Season, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Explained His

Decision…”