BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake watched his team take the field for pregame warmups ahead of an October 31, 2026 matchup against Arizona State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. The Cougars' season has been marred by poor second-half performances, raising concerns that the trend could derail their campaign in the latter half of the schedule.
A Deseret News analysis by Dave McCann highlights the recurring issue, noting that the team's inability to maintain leads or respond after halftime has become a defining storyline of their 2026 season.



