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BYU Retains Kalani Sitake With Long-Term Deal, Leaving Penn State’s Search Unresolved

A donor-backed package with reported NIL funding plus a near $9 million salary helped secure Sitake ahead of the signing period.

Nov 29, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake during the first half against the UCF Knights at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Head Coach Kalani Sitake of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts to a call during the second half of their game against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at LaVell Edwards Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Provo, Utah.
Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions leads Dani Dennis-Sutton #33, Jaylen Harvey #44, Alonzo Ford Jr. #50, and Ty Blanding #39 walks out of the tunnel before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • BYU announced a long-term extension for Kalani Sitake, confirming he will remain the Cougars’ head coach.
  • ESPN reported Sitake informed Penn State of his decision after talks that included staffing discussions but did not produce an agreement.
  • On3 and other outlets reported a retention package featuring $10–$15 million in added NIL resources and an annual salary of about $9–$9.5 million.
  • Reports highlighted mobilization by prominent boosters, including Crumbl CEO Jason McGowan, to support BYU’s push to keep Sitake.
  • Penn State’s coaching search continues under athletic director Pat Kraft as No. 11 BYU readies for Saturday’s Big 12 title game at 11–1.