All across Provo, from the quiet streets near campus to the roaring heart of LaVell Edwards Stadium, the BYU community stands united behind one man: Kalani Sitake.
A leader.
A mentor.
A cornerstone of the Cougar family.
Today, BYU isn’t rallying for a game, or a rival, or a championship. Today, it is rallying for Kalani — the man whose warmth, character, and unwavering belief in his players have shaped the identity of Cougar football for nearly a decade.
Messages of love and strength have begun pouring in from alumni, coaches, former players, students, and fans across the nation. Blue and white ribbons decorate fences. The stadium gates are lined with handwritten notes. Families kneel together in prayer. Memories, stories, and expressions of gratitude echo through the community, each one reflecting the profound impact Kalani Sitake has had on BYU and beyond.
Kalani isn’t just a coach.
He’s a shepherd of people.
A builder of young men.
A leader whose compassion has touched lives far deeper than the win column ever could.
Supporters recount moments when he stood by players during their toughest times, when he opened his doors and his heart, when he offered not just coaching but genuine care. They remember his laugh, his humility, and the consistent message he preached: faith, brotherhood, and perseverance.
And now, the BYU family repeats that same message back to him.
One fan writes:
“Kalani taught us what it means to fight with faith. Now we fight for him.”
A former player says:
“He believed in us even when we didn’t believe in ourselves. Today, we return that belief a hundred times over.”
Students gather outside the stadium holding candles, singing the Cougar fight song softly under their breath. Alumni from around the world post photos, videos, and heartfelt tributes. Even fans from rival schools join in, recognizing the kindness and dignity that Kalani brings to the sport.
Because Kalani Sitake is bigger than football.
His leadership lives in the smiles he brings, the strength he inspires, and the goodness he spreads.
He is a coach who leads with heart — and a man whose heart has lifted thousands.
And as he faces a challenging moment, he does not face it alone. The Cougar family is vast. The Cougar family is loyal. The Cougar family stands shoulder to shoulder, with love that stretches far beyond the Wasatch Mountains.
BYU has always been built on unity, faith, and resilience — and no one has embodied those values more deeply than Kalani Sitake. He has carried this program with dignity and devotion. Today, that same program lifts him with every prayer, every message, every memory shared.
Because some coaches influence games.
But Kalani Sitake changes lives.
And today, those lives are rallying for him.
Stay strong, Kalani.
The Cougar family is with you — today, tomorrow, and always.
