The departure of a major coaching presence can shake the very foundation of a football team. It's happened countless times in the past: as a face and commander of the team, stepping away from the program that a coach or coordinator helped build can be devastating to the composition of the squad. As BYU defensive coordinator, Jay Hill, took off for a bigger opportunity in Ann Arbor, a great shadow loomed over his former program.
While Kalani Sitake and the Cougars are still far from safety, they can breathe a little bit easier today with the announcement that star linebacker Isaiah Glasker will be returning in royal blue for the 2026 season.