Podcast appearances and mentions of Kalani Sitake

BYU football continues preparations for the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday in Ft. Worth. It's an intriguing game: the Horned Frogs have talent, but they have clearly underachieved so far this season, starting 2-2 and going 0-2 against Power 4 competition. KSL Sports BYU insider Mitch Harper asks: Would a BYU win put TCU coach Sonny Dykes on the hot seat? Dykes has a lot of respect for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program heading into the Week 5 Big 12 clash in Cowtown. Mitch also caught up with BYU offensive line coach TJ Woods to discuss the outlook at right tackle with Andrew Gentry out with an injury. Then, finally, the latest on the recruiting trail as BYU jumps into the mix for some notable Junior College football recruits in the secondary for the class of 2027. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast, sponsored by Zions Bank, to stay up to date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Hour 1 Utah Jazz Media Day Head coach Will Hardy excited for 2026-27  Zions Bank End Zone Week 4 Hour 2 Brice Sensabaugh Isaiah Collier Kyle Filipowski Hour 3 Kalani Sitake weekly presser Aggies pick up first win of season | Takeaways from Will Hardy interview USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall weekly Hour 4 Keyonte George Sports Roulette Final thoughts

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Zoom on September 28, 2026, to preview No. 10 BYU's matchup at TCU. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. (MDT) on Saturday on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio. BYU enters the game with a 3-0 record and 1-0 mark in Big 12 play. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football's head coach, Kalani Sitake, and Bodie Schoonover join Voice of the Cougars Greg Wrubell and a live audience in Studio C to discuss BYU football.

visit: https://www.ysguys.comDave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome BYU football back from its bye week during the week of General Conference, with the Cougars sliding one spot to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 (No. 9 in the Coaches Poll) behind a loaded top nine that includes Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss.They preview Saturday's 5 p.m. kickoff at TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium — a game squeezed around General Conference sessions, with BYUSN GameDay shifting to the BYUtv app and ESPN+ — playing a clip of Kalani Sitake's Monday press conference and laying out Blaine's three keys to victory: winning the turnover margin, avoiding big plays over the top from returning TCU receiver Jordan Dwyer, and protecting Bear Bachmeier up front while redshirt tackle Paki Finau steps in for injured starter Andrew Gentry.Volleyball freshman Brooke Hardy is named the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week for her record-setting five-set performance against Baylor.The night's headline guest is BYU Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XLI champion Rob Morris, "The Freight Train," who tells the story of the nickname, recalls LaVell Edwards pulling him aside to move him from running back to linebacker, breaks down his transition to the Colts, and opens up candidly about 18 career surgeries, open-heart surgery, and how a post-NFL collapse led him into motivational speaking on resilience.Dallas-Fort Worth alumni chapter president Tyson Oblad joins to preview a tailgate weekend shifted to Friday night because of General Conference, including a Cougs Care book drive benefiting a Fort Worth literacy nonprofit.Campus Notes cover BYU's fall sports staying ranked across the board, a dominant cross country showing at the Cowboy Jamboree, a 3-1 soccer win over UCF, a five-set volleyball win over Baylor, three Cougars winning NORCECA U23 gold in men's volleyball, and the latest on Jaxon Kohler's eligibility case and AJ Dybantsa's NBA rookie ranking.The show closes with two Hotel Park City/Ruth's Chris super fans: longtime fan Nick Nelson, live in studio, who tells the story of proposing to his wife Sharon with an airplane banner over a BYU-Wyoming game and plays a round of "Where Were You?," and Tim Strickland, the show's first-ever super fan joining from Perth, Australia, who covers a Paraguay-era fandom story, a Five Questions round, and the tale of how he first met Blaine Fowler at a snow cone stand years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The entirety of DJ & PK for September 29, 2026: HOUR ONE Kalani Sitake talks early bye and 9 games straight to finish conference play Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Keyonte George joins from Utah Jazz media day HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, BYU, Utah, CFB, NBA, and MLB Is it the quarterback's responsibility to slide sooner?  PK's first pitch with Mr. Belding HOUR THREE Frank Dolce, fromer Utah football quarterback Kurt Kragthorpe on the Bank of Utah Championship in St. George Coaches Corner HOUR FOUR Mike Folta, radio play-by-play announcer Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for September 29, 2026: Kalani Sitake talks early bye and 9 games straight to finish conference play Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Keyonte George joins from Utah Jazz media day

Hour three of DJ & PK for September 29, 2026: Frank Dolce, fromer Utah football quarterback Kurt Kragthorpe on the Bank of Utah Championship in St. George Coaches Corner

Kalani Sitake weekly presser Aggies pick up first win of season | Takeaways from Will Hardy interview USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall weekly

Kalani Sitake Media Availability

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake addresses the media on Monday September 28 ahead of a road trip for a conference battle at TCU

Catch what BYU head coach Kalani Sitake had to say during BYU's bye week.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what we've learned about No. 9 BYU through three games, discuss new College Football Playoff data that could favor the SEC and Big Ten, and tackle the conversation surrounding anti-Mormon chants in college sports. The guys also react to an AP voter leaving BYU off his ballot, review BYU's history as a Top-10 team, and share the latest injury and bye week updates from Kalani Sitake. Plus, BYU basketball opens practice, the 2026-27 schedule is unveiled, RGIII clarifies the viral Bear Bachmeier story, the hosts draft the best ways to spend a bye week, and they take a first look at BYU's upcoming Big 12 showdown with TCU.

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 24, 2026 In the modern era of college football, do you need a good offense to win at a high level? This List Ranked the Most Handsome College Football Coaches & Kalani Sitake Came In Pretty Low Beehive Meals Hero of the Week

Hour 1 Starting Lineup Could Jazz be better than Nuggets this season What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Iowa State beat writer Eugene Rapay Good, Bad & Ugly Must re-watch movies Hour 3 Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb & Hans Olsen Recapped BYU's win over Colorado State Would rather have bye week before Notre Dame or Utah Bear Bachmeier keeps getting better Hour 4 Kalani Sitake presser Around the Big 12 Final thoughts

Kalani Sitake presser Around the Big 12 Final thoughts

In this episode of Case Studies, the conversation with Fesi Sitake continues as BYU's wide receivers coach traces the climb from an $8,000 assistant's salary to the center of one of college football's most talked-about programs. Fesi Sitake walks Casey through the years that shaped his craft: rebuilding a winless Weber State into a playoff team, becoming an offensive coordinator at thirty, and joining Kalani Sitake's staff at BYU through the criticism, the COVID season, and the leap into the Big 12.The heart of the conversation is how he recruits. Fesi explains why he leads with radical honesty and accountability rather than promises, how he reads a player's character beneath the stats, and why culture outlasts NIL money when the two collide. He and Casey dig into loyalty, staying committed to the process without being attached to results, and the belief in yourself that every hard decision demands.This episode is a candid look at building people, not just teams. Leaders, recruiters, and anyone developing talent under pressure will find it essential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler celebrate BYU's climb to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 after a 41-17 — make that 41-23 — win over Colorado State, sandwiched between Alabama and LSU in a poll topped by Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame. They break down LJ Martin's dominant first half (15 carries, 176 yards, three touchdowns, an 11.7-yards-per-carry average), grade Blaine's three keys to victory (a loss on turnover margin, but pluses for a fast start and physical dominance up front), and run through a hypothetical ranking scenario for BYU's October 17 showdown with Notre Dame. With the Cougars now on a bye week before traveling to TCU, they cover the general conference weekend broadcast plan, Kalani Sitake's bye-week press conference, and LJ Martin's Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week honor.Two studio guests headline the night. Vanessa Machado, BYU-Pathway Worldwide's manager of language localization, shares a remarkable conversion story that begins with a Brazilian friend's passalong card, runs through a mission to Brasília and a challenge from Elder Russell M. Nelson to learn English, and culminates in a prompting-led romance with her now-husband, Elder Paul Malouf, that started with an unplanned Instagram message. Legendary BYU receiver Glen Kozlowski joins by Zoom to reminisce about the 1984 national championship, sizes up freshman phenom Legend Glasker (whom he compares favorably to himself and to Puka Nacua), and boldly predicts BYU will beat an undefeated Notre Dame on October 17.Campus Notes cover BYU's remarkable feat of keeping all five fall sports ranked in the top 25, a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week nod for volleyball's KJ Burgess, and Jimmer Fredette's return to competitive 3x3 basketball. Two Hotel Park City/Ruth's Chris super fans close out the show: David Smith, whose family history includes his father working beneath the football stadium's west stands and hosting a young BYU backup quarterback, and Judge Rick Romney, whose 38-year home-game attendance streak and trips to 24 states support a "Where Were You?" trip through BYU history, from the 1979 Texas A&M upset to the 2006 "Beck to Harline" miracle finish against Utah. The show wraps with a look at Saturday's biggest college football matchups and a tease for next week's guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake & Ben Hour 4 on September 21, 2026 Kalani Sitake's Media Availability on a Bye Week Morgan Scalley's Media Availability Our Show is WorldWide

Jake & Ben Full Show from September 21, 2026 Hour 1 Oregon embarassed Portland State by running up the score. That type of stuff is not needed and doesn't make teams look any better.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU moves up to 9 and Utah moves up to 15 in the AP Poll, Other reactions to the CFB Weekend, Mammoth lose first preseason game Utah State Might be In For a Rough Season Hour 2 Drake Toll of Westwood One Sports and Locked on Big 12 joined to recap another big weekend around College Football. Are BYU & Utah the Two best Teams in the Big 12?  Caleb is not a tough guy, Broncos finally get a win, and Justin Herbert is overrated.  + MORE news from the NFL Hour 3 Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith sat down with Front Office Sports to talk about the Clippers and Steve Ballmer. What does he think of the harsh punishment from the NBA? What's Going on with Texas Tech This Year? Audio Vault: Throwback to "The Pan Man" Hour 4 Kalani Sitake's Media Availability on a Bye Week Morgan Scalley's Media Availability Our Show is WorldWide

Hour three of DJ & PK for September 22, 2026: Frank Dolce, former Utah football quarterback Will we learn enough about Utah with a conference test against Iowa State? Coaches Corner

Hour one of DJ & PK for September 22, 2026: Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Morgan Scalley, Utah football head coach Kalani Sitake, BYU Football head coach

The entirety of DJ & PK for September 22, 2026: HOUR ONE Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Morgan Scalley, Utah football head coach Kalani Sitake, BYU Football head coach HOUR TWO What is Trending: BYU, Utah, Utah State, College Football, NFL, and MLB How much of Utah's success is due to the quality of the team or subpar competition? Tony Finau and Steve Smith Sr. are fired up about the Utes. But what about Steve Smith Sr.'s comments about the head coach wanting to win? HOUR THREE Frank Dolce, former Utah football quarterback Will we learn enough about Utah with a conference test against Iowa State? Coaches Corner HOUR FOUR David Nixon, former BYU football linebacker Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Harrison Taggart health | Utes could have put up more points  Zions Bank End Zone Hour 2 Vanderbilt's improbable win over NC State  Good, Bad & Ugly Oregon runs in up on Portland State Hour 3 Kalani Sitake weekly presser Bronco Mendenhall weekly interview Tim struggling with his Raiders fandom Hour 4 Morgan Scalley weekly presser Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Kalani Sitake weekly presser Bronco Mendenhall weekly interview Tim struggling with his Raiders fandom

Starting Lineup: Harrison Taggart health | Utes could have put up more points  Zions Bank End Zone

BYU is 3-0 and sitting exactly where it wants to be. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper opens Monday's show from the other side of a dominant Saturday night in Fort Collins by breaking down what the 41-23 win over Colorado State means for the Cougars as they head into a bye week with momentum, health questions to answer, and a trip to TCU on October 3 looming on the other side. The final score says 18 points, but it wasn't that close. BYU raced out to a 21-7 first-quarter lead, extended it to 31-7 by halftime, and scored on the opening drive of the third quarter to push the advantage to 38-7 before Kalani Sitake began emptying the bench. The starters played roughly two and a half quarters of competitive football, and in those two and a half quarters, BYU looked like a legitimate top-10 team. The Cougars rolled up 559 total yards, rushed for 332 on 41 carries — an 8.1-yard average — and scored five rushing touchdowns. The defense held Colorado State to 302 total yards and just 82 on the ground, a 3.4-yard average, against a Rams offense that had been putting up 537 per game.  In the second segment, Mitch addresses the derogatory chants one final time, then closes the book on it. Before Saturday's kickoff — which was delayed 37 minutes by a thunderstorm — a segment of Colorado State's student section directed anti-Latter-day Saint chants at BYU's players, coaches, and fans. Videos circulated on social media almost immediately. Finally, Mitch closes the show with the Cougar Stock Exchange heading into the bye — who's trending up, who's trending down, and what to watch for when BYU returns to action. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

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The entirety of DJ & PK for September 21, 2026: HOUR ONE Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Morgan Scalley and Kalani Sitake following wins Keyonte George, Will Hardy and Ryan Smith HOUR TWO What is Trending: BYU, Utah, Utah State, CFB, NFL, Utah Jazz, MLB, RSL, and Utah Mammoth LJ Martin erupts for 176 yards, 3 TDs in a big night over Colorado State Utah rolls through the non-conference games. What is there to complain about? HOUR THREE Shehan Jeyarajah, College Football writer for CBS Sports Another routine win for BYU. Is 26-4 in the last 30 games good enough for you? Oops, Not the best start to NFL Locks of the Week HOUR FOUR Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for September 21, 2026: Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Morgan Scalley and Kalani Sitake following wins Keyonte George, Will Hardy and Ryan Smith

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media after the Cougars defeated Colorado State 41-23, on September 19, 2026, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

3-0 feels oh-so-good for BYU football. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts a special postgame reaction show live from Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins after No. 11 BYU overpowered Colorado State 41-23 on Saturday night, moving to 3-0 for a fourth consecutive season and the 20th time in program history. BYU is now 3-0 for the sixth time under Kalani Sitake — and this one was never in doubt. Mitch opens with the performance that had the CBS broadcast crew running out of superlatives. LJ Martin put on a clinic, rushing for 176 yards and three touchdowns on just 15 carries — and 173 of those yards came in the first half. On BYU's second offensive play of the game, Martin broke free for a 56-yard touchdown run to set the tone less than a minute into the contest. He followed it with a 2-yard scoring plunge to make it 14-7, then ripped off an 8-yard touchdown to cap a six-play, 73-yard drive and give BYU a 21-7 lead before the first quarter was over. All three touchdowns came in the opening 15 minutes. The reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year carried the ball just once in the second half with BYU up big.  On the defensive side, Kelly Poppinga's unit held Colorado State to just 302 total yards — more than 200 fewer than the Rams' season average entering the game. CSU managed only 82 rushing yards on 24 attempts, a 3.4-yard average, after coming in averaging 225 per game. The Rams, who had scored 93 combined points in their first two wins over Wyoming and Southern Utah, were limited to just seven points through three quarters. The BYU defense held Hauss Hejny largely in check after CSU's opening-drive touchdown response. Colorado State has now lost 28 consecutive games against ranked opponents — their last win over a ranked team came in 2002 against No. 7 Colorado. Mitch also addresses a segment of Colorado State's student section that directed anti-faith chants toward BYU's players and fans during the pregame. Colorado State issued a public statement after the game: "Mocking anyone's faith has no place at CSU. It runs counter to our community's values and to who we are. BYU's players, coaches and fans deserved better. We are addressing this with our students." Sitake took the high road in his presser, noting that the chants came from a "mostly minority" of the crowd and that his players are "self-motivated" regardless of the environment.  Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb, Coach Ron McBride & Alema Harrington Props to BYU for handling a good Arizona QB in Noah Fifita Should Kalani Sitake went for the style points 

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Keyonte George signs 5-year extension with the Utah Jazz Big 12 Radio host Ari Temkin Hour 2 USU needs to be on BYU & Utah's schedule Utah Jazz insider Ben Anderson Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb, Coach Ron McBride & Alema Harrington Hour 3 Props to BYU for handling a good Arizona QB in Noah Fifita Should Kalani Sitake went for the style points  Hour 4 Memories of trips to Fort Collins Can USU slow down Utes high powered offense

Catch up on all the headlines in BYU, Utah, College Football, NFL, and MLB news with "What is Trending" for September 17, 2026.

Why is BYU football playing at Group of Six Colorado State? Many in Cougar Nation are asking why No. 11 BYU is playing at Group of Six Colorado State as it prepares to take on the Rams in Fort Collins on Saturday. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper unpacks how it got here and why this series is on the books against an old WAC and Mountain West rival. Also in this episode, head coach Kalani Sitake gives an update on injured linebacker Siale Esera and then shares his thoughts on CSU QB Hauss Hejny.  Mitch also talked about BYU basketball as the Cougars get ready to open official practice on Monday. Mitch caught up with players Dawson Baker and Dean Rueckert. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

In part one of this episode, Casey sits down with Fesi Sitake, wide receivers coach at BYU and a rare figure who has spent his entire coaching career without ever leaving Utah. Fesi's story is not just a football story; it is a study in how a person rebuilds themselves. He walks through a childhood shaped by poverty, a home with more than twenty relatives under one roof, the slow loss of his mother to a rare genetic disease, and the quiet mentors who refused to let him disappear. What emerges is a conversation about reinvention. Fesi shares how deliberate fresh starts, a transformative mission, and an All-American career at Southern Utah taught him that joy is a matter of focus, not circumstance. He and Casey explore the culture Kalani Sitake has built at BYU, why loyalty and love outlast pressure, and how leaders stay humble and hungry without letting their past define them. The result is a masterclass in resilience and self-belief. Anyone carrying a hard story who wants to turn it into fuel will find this hour unforgettable.The information in this communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to invest in any fund or security. This communication is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon as, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or financial advice. Recipients should consult their own tax, legal, accounting, and other professional advisors regarding any potential investment in a fund or security. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest in a pooled investment vehicle sponsored by Sandlot Partners, LLC (“Sandlot” or “Sandlot Partners”) or any of its affiliates (“Fund”). Any such offer or solicitation will be made only by means of each respective Fund's confidential Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”), Limited Partnership Agreement, Subscription Documents, and other operative documents (collectively, the “Offering Documents”), which contain material information not included herein and which supersede this communication in its entirety. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that any Fund will achieve comparable results or implement its strategy successfully. All investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Each Fund typically invests in illiquid projects that cannot be quickly sold or converted to cash. As a result, investors may not be able to access their capital when desired. Additional risks associated with an investment in a Fund, as well as important information about Sandlot Partners and its personnel, are described in detail in the Offering Documents and in Sandlot Partners' Form ADV, which is publicly available on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov. Both the Offering Documents and Form ADV should be read carefully and should serve as the sole basis for any decision to invest in each respective Fund. Certain statements, testimonials, or endorsements included in this communication may have been provided by clients or non-clients of Sandlot. The individuals or entities providing such statements did not receive direct cash compensation from Sandlot in connection with the statements or endorsements. In certain circumstances, Sandlot or its affiliates may have provided indirect economic benefits or other consideration to such persons or entities, including through business relationships, investments, portfolio company relationships, or other arrangements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Zoom to gear up for the week three matchup against Colorado State in Fort Collins. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football's head coach, Kalani Sitake, and Cade Uluave join Voice of the Cougars Greg Wrubell and a live audience in Studio C to discuss BYU football.

Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on September 14, 2026 Live at 5 - Hear from BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake Ahead of Colorado State Matchup Morgan Scalley Addresses the Media Ahead of Utah State Rivalry Game + MORE

Kalani Sitake weekly press conference USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall Patrick Mahomes making his return appearance against Denver

Hour 1 Starting Lineup Utes offensive showed a lot of looks against Arkansas Zions Bank End Zone Hour 2 BYU schedule is favorable Good, Bad & Ugly Arch Manning brings Texas back against Ohio State Hour 3 Kalani Sitake weekly press conference USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall Patrick Mahomes making his return appearance against Denver Hour 4 Morgan Scalley weekly presser Sports Roulette Final thoughts

BYU is on the move. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper opens Monday's episode with a deep dive into the Week 3 AP Top 25, where the Cougars jumped four spots from No. 15 to No. 11. Next, Mitch breaks down Saturday's 28-17 victory over Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium, a game that showcased the two things that define this BYU team: grit and second-half adjustments. Then, Mitch transitions to the recruiting trail. BYU's opening Big 12 victory doubled as a major recruiting showcase. Winning on national television on FOX, in a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium, against a quality Big 12 opponent is exactly the kind of atmosphere that sells itself to high school juniors — and the Cougars' staff knows it. Mitch details who attended and what this early investment in 2028 recruiting suggests about where Kalani Sitake and his staff see the program headed. On the basketball side, five-star small forward AJ Williams announced his top 10 schools on Monday, and BYU made the cut. Williams, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound wing from Eagles Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Georgia, was originally the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2028 class before reclassifying to 2027, where he now ranks as the No. 5 overall recruit. Finally, Mitch wraps with the Cougar Stock Exchange report. What's trending up and trending down in the world of BYU sports. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Kalani Sitake Media Availability

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters after No. 15 BYU defeated the Arizona Wildcats 28-17 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.  Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the No. 15 BYU vs. Arizona matchup set for September 12, 2026. It's a Big 12 opener for both programs. Mitch looks at keys to the matchup and breaks down the game. BYU owns a five-game win streak against the Wildcats in the Kalani Sitake era. He discusses the Arizona players who have a TRO and can play because of it. How much of an impact will that have on the game? Mitch also shares his score prediction for the matchup. Mitch caught up with BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander III in this episode to prepare for the Big 12 showdown. Also discussed in this episode, Mitch shares his memories of 9/11, 25 years ago as a teenager. His Big 12 picks for week two and BYU football lands a commitment from Ridgeline High athlete Owen Leishman.

The Cougars win by 56 and drop a spot. Welcome to the AP Poll, Cougar Nation. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down No. 15 BYU's one-spot slide in Monday's Week 2 AP Top 25 despite a dominant 63-7 demolition of Utah Tech in the season opener.  Next, Mitch dives into the Week 2 depth chart notes heading into Saturday's Big 12 opener against Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium (1:30 p.m. MT, FOX & KSL NewsRadio). BYU may be at less than full strength after some bumps from the opener, and the coaching staff hinted at potential adjustments along the lines. In the fun segment of the day, Mitch plays a game of "Dream for the Big 12" — what if LSU, now No. 8 with five first-place votes and one of the SEC's premier brands, were a Big 12 program? If the SEC really wants to boot the Tigers, bring "the boot" to the MONSTER BIG 12. And to close the show, Mitch unpacks the quote of the week from Arizona head coach Brent Brennan. When asked about returning to LaVell Edwards Stadium, where his Wildcats were throttled 41-19 in front of 64,000-plus in 2024, Brennan went on the record: "I didn't feel like the crowd was a problem in '24. I felt like we didn't play well. We turned the ball over too many times. I think that's a very separate issue" He also called the environment "great" and said he "respects" the BYU fanbase, but made clear Arizona won't be using the crowd as an excuse this time around. Brennan praised LJ Martin as "a total stud" and called Kalani Sitake "one of my favorite people in this profession." Mitch discusses whether Brennan's dismissal of the crowd will add extra fuel to an already-charged atmosphere for BYU's biggest early-season home game. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media virtually on Zoom on September 7, 2026, to preview the week two matchup against the Arizona Wildcats. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Big 12 weekend recap Zions Bank End Zone Hour 2 Michigan wins in controversial fashion Good, Bad & Ugly misc Hour 3 BYU head coach Kalani Sitake weekly presser Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall finding positives from USU's loss to Idaho State Hour 4 Utah head coach Morgan Scalley weekly presser week of Arkansas game Sports Roulette Final thoughts

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake weekly presser Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall finding positives from USU's loss to Idaho State