Overview
- Sitake called the speculation a “great distraction” and told reporters his priority is keeping BYU focused on the conference championship.
- No. 11 BYU faces No. 5 Texas Tech in Arlington this week, and a win would likely secure a College Football Playoff berth.
- Oddsmakers over the weekend listed Sitake as a favorite for the Penn State vacancy, according to multiple reports.
- Sporting News, citing FootballScoop, reported that discussions between Penn State and Sitake have picked up, which has not been confirmed by the parties involved.
- Penn State’s search has evolved since the midseason firing of James Franklin, with reported candidates such as Curt Cignetti, Matt Rhule and Clark Lea signing extensions elsewhere.