BYU restructures athletic department; school vice president will oversee football program
Head football coach Kalani Sitake will now report to vice president Keith Vorkink, who cited the "dynamic" landscape of college sports in explaining the change.
Brigham Young University (BYU) has restructured its athletic department, relocating the football program to be overseen by a university vice president. Head football coach Kalani Sitake will now report directly to advancement vice president Keith Vorkink, who will also supervise the athletic director. This decision, made nine days before the season's first football game, highlights the rapid pace of change in college sports.
The move comes after Sitake publicly called for additional investment in football to help the team make it to college football's playoff. BYU's athletic director Brian Santiago will continue to oversee the remaining 20 sports programs. The restructuring is a response to the complexities and increased financial demands of college sports, as well as potential friction between Sitake and Santiago.
The decision reflects a broader trend in college sports, with other universities such as Stanford, the University of South Florida, and the University of Utah implementing similar organizational changes.
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