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Sitake apologizes to BYU players for kneeling on final drive vs. Arizona

September 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via Sports Illustrated · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Sitake apologizes to BYU players for kneeling on final drive vs. Arizona
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake apologized to his team for deciding to kneel out the clock rather than attempt a field goal on the final drive of Saturday's 41-19 victory over Arizona. The Cougars had driven into field goal range but elected to run out the remaining seconds rather than risk injury or turnover.

Sitake told reporters he second-guessed the conservative call after speaking with players who wanted the opportunity to score again. The decision drew criticism from some fans on social media who felt BYU should have been more aggressive. The Cougars improved to 3-0 with the win and face Colorado State next week.

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