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BYU's Sitake to Hire New Defensive Coordinator After Hill's Exit

1/3/2026

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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake announced he will hire a defensive coordinator after Jay Hill's departure to Michigan.
Jay Hill significantly improved BYU's defense over the past three years and served as Sitake's associate head coach.
Potential replacements include Jernaro Gilford of BYU's staff and Kelly Poppinga, also of BYU, with Shaun Nua of USC considered.
BYU finished the 2025 season with a 12-2 record and a bowl victory.

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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake announced he will hire a defensive coordinator after Jay Hill's departure to Michigan.
Jay Hill significantly improved BYU's defense over the past three years and served as Sitake's associate head coach.
Potential replacements include Jernaro Gilford of BYU's staff and Kelly Poppinga, also of BYU, with Shaun Nua of USC considered.
BYU finished the 2025 season with a 12-2 record and a bowl victory.