Summary
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid advised BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to stay at BYU instead of taking the head coaching position at Penn State. Sitake listened to Reid's advice and decided to remain with BYU, where he has been the head coach since 2016.
Key Facts
- Penn State is seeking a new head football coach after parting ways with James Franklin on October 13.
- BYU head coach Kalani Sitake was a candidate for the Penn State job but decided to stay at BYU.
- Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, a BYU alumnus, advised Sitake to remain at BYU.
- Sitake has been coaching BYU since 2016 and has been successful in building a strong football program.
- Sitake recently agreed to a long-term extension with BYU.
- BYU is preparing for the Big 12 Championship Game against Texas Tech.
- A win in the game could secure BYU a spot in the College Football Playoff.
