AD Brian Santiago lays out expectations for 2026 BYU football season

BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.

They discussed the upcoming BYU football season, how he handles the stresses of watching these games, and his expectations for Kalani Sitake's team this fall.

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail. 

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