After reportedly engaging in talks with Penn State about its head coaching vacancy, Kalani Sitake will remain in his position at BYU by agreeing to a long-term contract extension on Tuesday, the school announced.

“He is a proven leader, and we are grateful he is once again choosing BYU,” Cougars athletic director Brian Santiago said in a news release. “His legacy of building a championship program the BYU way will continue on. He is one of the best people in the business. We are excited to continue to ride the wave of positive momentum with him.”

Sitake, 50, and the No. 11 Cougars (11-1) are focused on Saturday’s Big 12 title game against No. 4 Texas Tech (11-1), with the winner earning an automatic berth to the College Football Playoff.

In his 10th season at his alma mater, Sitake is 8

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