The BYU Cougars football team, a powerhouse in college football, has etched its name in the annals of sports history with its remarkable achievements. Since their inception into collegiate football in 1922, the Cougars have clinched an impressive 23 conference championships and achieved the pinnacle of success by securing a national championship in 1984.
Throughout 99 seasons of college football since the BYU Cougars were formed, they have achieved a record of 616-443-26. They have also participated in 40 bowls and achieved a record of 17-22-1 as of May 2024. The BYU Cougars are known for their rivalries with the Utah Utes (Holy War) and the Utah State Aggies (The Old Wagon Wheel) football teams.
BYU Football Head Coach
Kalani Sitake will be the head coach for the BYU Cougars for the ninth consecutive season with the beginning of the 2024 season. An alumnus and former BYU player himself, Sitake has left an indelible mark on the program. His leadership has steered the team to thrive despite being an FBS Independent from 2011 to 2022, amassing quality victories over formidable Power 5 teams like Baylor, Wisconsin, and Washington State. Notably, Sitake's strategic prowess resulted in a spectacular 6-1 record against Power 5 teams in 2021, a testament to his ability to steer the team to success even in the absence of a traditional conference schedule.
Kalani Sitake’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 49 years (born on October 10, 1975) |
| Height | 6ft (1.82m) |
| Weight | N/A |
Kalani Sitake’s age
Kalani Sitake was born on October 10, 1975, in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, United States. He is 49 years old, as of 2024.
Kalani Sitake's height
Kalani Sitake's height is listed at 6 feet or 1.82m.
BYU Cougars Football head coach year by year
Since its inception in 1922, the BYU Cougars men's football team has had 14 head coaches, as of 2024.
| No. | Tenure | Coach |
| 1 | 1922–1924 | Alvin Twitchell |
| 2 | 1925–1927 | Charles J. Hart |
| 3 | 1928–1936 | G. Ott Romney |
| 4 | 1937–1941 1946–1948 | Eddie Kimball |
| 5 | 1942 | Floyd Millet |
| 6 | 1949–1955 | Chick Atkinson |
| 7 | 1956–1958 | Hal Kopp |
| 8 | 1959–1960 | Tally Stevens |
| 9 | 1961–1963 | Hal Mitchell |
| 10 | 1964–1971 | Tommy Hudspeth |
| 11 | 1972–2000 | LaVell Edwards |
| 12 | 2001–2004 | Gary Crowton |
| 13 | 2005–2015 | Bronco Mendenhall |
| 14 | 2016–present | Kalani Sitake |
BYU Football Coaching Staff 2024
The 2024 BYU Cougars football team boasts a well-rounded coaching staff that complements head coach Kalani Sitake's leadership.
| Name | Position |
| Kalani Sitake | Head Coach |
| Jay Hill | Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties |
| Aaron Roderick | Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks |
| Kelly Poppinga | Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends |
| Harvey Unga | Running Backs Coach |
| Fesi Sitake | Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers |
| Steve Clark | Tight Ends Coach |
| Justin Ena | Linebackers Coach |
| Darrell Funk | Offensive Line Coach |
| Sione Po'uha | Defensive Tackles |
| Jernaro Gilford | Cornerbacks Coach |
BYU Men’s Football Support Staff 2024
Here is the list of all the support staff of the BYU men’s football team as of 2024:
| Name | Position |
| Tyson McDaniel | Offensive Analyst |
| Matt Mitchell | Offensive Analyst |
| Al Pupunu | Offensive Analyst |
| Randy Coy, Jr. | Defensive Analyst |
| Vince Feula | Defensive Analyst |
| Gavin Fowler | Defensive and Special Teams Analyst |
| Jan Jorgensen | Defensive Analyst |
| Justin Anderson | Director of Player Personnel |
| Patrick Hickman | Director of Recruiting |
| Jon Swift | Chief of Staff |
| Jack Damuni | Director of Football Relations |
FAQS on BYU Football Coaching Staff
A. The head coach of the BYU Cougars football team ahead of the 2024 season is Kalani Sitake.
A. Before becoming BYU's head coach, Kalani Sitake served as an associate head coach and defensive coordinator at the University of Utah and Oregon State University.
A. The BYU Cougars football team will be competing in the Big 12 Conference for the 2024 season.
A. The Defensive Coordinator of the BYU Cougars football team in 2024 is Jay Hill.
A. Yes, Kalani Sitake is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which is a Mormon church.
