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BYU vs ASU: Coaches Sitake and Dillingham Clash After Officiating Controversy

BYU vs ASU: Coaches Sitake and Dillingham Clash After Officiating Controversy
World Sports · 04:32:28 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Tempers flared between BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham during their NCAA college football matchup, with tensions escalating following what was described as an officiating blunder. The confrontation highlighted the growing rivalry between the two programs and their coaching staffs.

The incident occurred during the BYU Cougars versus Arizona State Sun Devils game, though specific details about the officiating decision that sparked the dispute were not immediately disclosed. Both coaches were visibly animated on the sideline as the situation unfolded.

Sitake, who has led BYU since 2016, and Dillingham, in his second season at Arizona State, have developed a competitive dynamic that added intensity to the matchup. The game marked another chapter in the series between the two programs.

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