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Cade Uluave transferred to BYU this past offseason. He told KSL Sports that this move from Cal feels like a homecoming in many ways:
"With one season remaining and a coaching change in Berkley, Uluave put his name into the transfer portal to evaluate his options — and found what he was looking for in a BYU program eager to contend for a Big 12 title.
"'I grew as a player, as well; all credit to Cal and their staff,' said Uluave, who recently earned All-Big 12 preseason honors. 'Now it's time to come back home and let my family drive 20-30 minutes to a game instead of having to hop on a flight. That's one thing that I love about being back here at BYU, and being able to play for a great school, a great university, and a great football team.'
"Coming home is a full circle moment for Uluave, who grew up in Utah but admits to being fairly non-committal when it came to the BYU-Utah rivalry that engulfs the state every fall. Pressed to pick a side — as most are — he quickly painted a picture as one who leaned blue, though.
"His father Kalisi grew up in Provo before playing linebacker at Southern Utah and earning a graduate degree from BYU, and his grandfather spent most of his life in Utah County — including nearly 20 years as a BYU football season-ticket holder. His sister Chloee is also currently enrolled at the university.
"'Deep down, I was always a BYU fan,' Uluave said.
"'The roots run super deep,' he added. 'I love being able to come back here and play.'"
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