Kalani Sitake to Penn State?! Is your wig ready? ๐Ÿˆ We're spilling the *fierce* tea, hunty! ๐Ÿ‘‘

Deseret News Dec 02, 2025

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BYU's Kalani Sitake to PSU? Honey, Happy Valley, Are You Ready For *This* Fabulous Field Glow-Up?! โœจ


**BYU Coach Kalani Sitake's Alleged Exit Has Us Asking: Is It Really A Good Look To Stay At BYU, Hunty?** The internet nearly broke this weekend as whispers turned into a full-blown roar: BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake might be ditching Provo for greener (and perhaps gayer?) pastures at Penn State. Our digital thermometers went into overdrive tracking the rumors, with Sitake playing coy on Monday morning, giving us nothing but breadcrumbs when we were hungry for the whole damn bakery. The tea, honey, is scalding, and itโ€™s got us all wondering if this move signals more than just a coaching change โ€“ perhaps a silent nod to the fact that some institutions just aren't serving the right kind of *inclusive* kool-aid. Letโ€™s be real, darlings: BYUโ€™s track record with our rainbow family hasn't exactly been *slaying*. From their infamous "honor code" controversies to the general vibe that makes queer students feel like they're walking on eggshells, itโ€™s not exactly a haven of queer joy. So, when a high-profile figure like Sitake is potentially eyeing the exit door, we can't help but sip our lattes and wonder if even the straightest of arrows are catching on that some places just aren't the *move*. Is it a career pivot, or a quiet whisper that even the biggest names at BYU might be ready for a change of scenery, one that perhaps respects *all* identities? Weโ€™re watching, honey, and our glitter-encrusted binoculars are firmly focused. Stormรฉ (she/her), ballroom commentator: "Child, the drama! It's giving 'exit stage left' for a reason, and frankly, some stages need a deep clean before the next act, you know what I mean? *Wink*" Basil (they/them), sports drag king: "Honestly, if you're coaching at a place where just existing as your authentic self is a constant battle for some students, eventually that energy's gotta be exhausting. Get that coin where you can, but also, get that peace of mind. Periodt!" Phoenix Rising (he/him), founder of 'Queer Voices of Provo': "While a coach's move is typically about strategy, for our community, it always sparks a larger conversation about the environments we exist in. We hope any institution embraces true inclusivity, not just when it's convenient." Story by Bella "The Truth Serum" Thorne from LGBTQNN, reporting with pride. Spill the tea, sis!