Cougar Tracks (BYU)
Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail.
Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.
Episodes
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BYU Coordinators Aaron Roderick & Jay Hill Give Fall Camp Updates
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke with the media on August 1, 2025 at the Zions Bank Practice Field at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah.
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Newsy Day At BYU Football Camp + Tulane's Jake Retzlaff Reflects On Time In Provo
BYU football fall camp rolls on.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from Day 3 of BYU football camp with practice observations.
Running back Pokaiaua Haunga has left the team due to personal reasons. Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland is trying to work his way back from a knee injury.
The outlook of the depth at running back without Haunga.
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BYU Football Fall Camp Initial Takeaways + QB Battle Thoughts
BYU football is officially back.
The Cougars opened fall camp practices on Wednesday. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location to watch the media observation.
He shared some of his takeaways from the practice, including thoughts on the QB battle.
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BYU QBs Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, Bear Bachmeier Speak To Media At Camp
BYU football quarterbacks Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and Bear Bachmeier speak to the media on day one of Fall Camp Practice on July 30, 2025.
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Kalani Sitake Breaks Down QB Battle To Kick Off BYU Football Camp
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters after Day 1 of fall camp practice on July 30, 2025.
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Former BYU Star Jaren Hall Talks QB Battles, Reflects On His Experience
Former BYU star quarterback Jaren Hall joined KSL Sports' BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss the quarterback battle situation at BYU.
He reflected on his experience navigating a battle under the watch of offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick.
Hall also gave his advice that he would share with Treyson Bourguet, Bear Bachmeier, and McCae Hillstead.
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BYU Football Fall Camp Extravaganza: Everything You Need To Know Entering 2025
BYU football kicks off the 2025 season next week with fall camp.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down every position group, including the highly anticipated quarterback battle, as the Cougars look to find a replacement for Jake Retzlaff.
The episode also includes interviews with BYU quarterback legend Max Hall, wide receiver Chase Roberts, defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa, and linebacker Jack Kelly.
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Jake Retzlaff Commits To Tulane + Breaking Down BYU Football's 2026 Recruiting Class
Former BYU football quarterback Jake Retzlaff has committed to the Tulane Green Wave. The former starting quarterback is off to the AAC.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper goes through the past two months and what's next for BYU football.
Mitch also discussed Memphis trying to buy its way into the Big 12 Conference. The 2026 BYU football recruiting class.
Also, Mitch is launching a College Football 26 Online Dynasty around the Big 12 Conference.
- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:42 - Jake Retzlaff commits to the Tulane Green Wave
- 12:15 - Memphis tries to buy way into the Big 12 Conference
- 22:43 - BYU football recruiting class in 2026
- 42:16 - Launching a CFB 26 Online Dynasty
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Jake Retzlaff Officially Announces Withdrawl From BYU | Reaction
Jake Retzlaff officially announced on Friday that he has withdrawn from BYU. He won't be with the BYU football program in 2025.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions to Retzlaff's announcement and what's next for the BYU quarterback position.
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Big 12 Football Coaches Roundtable: Day 2 At Media Days
Big 12 Football coaches spoke in a roundtable at Day 2 of Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 9, 2025, with ESPN's Matt Berrie.
The coaches included Houston's Willie Fritz, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez, Kansas' Lance Leipold, TCU's Sonny Dykes, Utah's Kyle Whittingham, Arizona's Brent Brennan, and Colorado's Coach Prime.
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Big 12 Media Days: Day 2 Podium Sound From Coaches BYU Football Will Face In 2025
Big 12 Football coaches spoke on Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, at The Star. Here is sound from five of the coaches BYU football will face in the 2025 season.
- Colorado's Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders
- West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez
- Arizona's Brent Brennan
- Utah's Kyle Whittingham
- TCU's Sonny Dykes
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Takeaways From Big 12 Media Days With BYU Football; Revealing My Preseason Poll
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was inside The Star in Frisco, Texas, for Day 1 of the 2025 Big 12 Media Days.
Harper shared his takeaways from the news around BYU football in Texas—the quarterback situation with Jake Retzlaff and tidbits from conversations with Kalani Sitake, players, and administrators.
Also, Mitch reveals his preseason poll if the Big 12 still had a poll for the media to vote on.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas on July 8, 2025.
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Breakout BYU Football Sound With Kalani Sitake At 2025 Big 12 Media Days
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with a group of reporters at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025. He addressed a variety of questions during the media breakout session, which took place in the end zone of The Star.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Partners With PayPal To Kick Off Revenue Sharing Era
Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark held a roundtable discussing how PayPal and Venmo will be involved with the league in the revenue sharing era.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Football Coaches Roundtable: Day 1 At Media Days
Big 12 Football coaches, including BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, spoke with ESPN's Matt Berrie in a roundtable format discussing the league and the state of college football.
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BYU Football Coach Kalani Sitake On Podium Stage At Big 12 Media Days
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake addressed the media at Big 12 Football Media Days on the main stage in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Brett Yormark Gives State Of Big 12 Football Address For 2025 Season
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Media Days: Day 1 Podium Sound From Coaches BYU Football Will Face In 2025
Podium sound from Day 1 of the Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
The sound in this audio is from the coaches BYU football will face during the 2025 season.
Those coaches include:
- Texas Tech's Joey McGuire
- Iowa State's Matt Campbell
- Cincinnati's Scott Satterfield
- UCF's Scott Frost
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BYU Football QB Situation Among Key Storylines At Big 12 Media Days
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper arrived in Frisco, Texas, for the 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days.
Some of the notable storylines for the Cougars include the quarterback situation with Jake Retzlaff and what's next at the position for BYU in 2025.
BYU football landed a pair of commitments on Monday for the 2026 recruiting class in Rogers, Arkansas native Braxton Lindsey, and Stillwater, Oklahoma defensive lineman Nehemiah Kolone.
League-wide storylines for the Big 12 with the College Football Playoff, revenue sharing, and recruiting.
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BYU Football Trench Talk With TJ Woods And Kelly Poppinga
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football offensive line coach TJ Woods and defensive ends coach Kelly Poppinga.
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BYU Football Lands Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons | Reaction
BYU football gets its guy.
Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons announced on the Pat McAfee Show that he is committed to BYU football.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the commitment and what it means for Lyons and the Cougar football program.
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Takeaways From BYU Football Golf Media Day 2025
BYU football hosted its third annual Golf Media Day at Cedar Hills Golf Course.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper participated in the event with Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Matt Baiamonte, CSS producer Nate Slack, and Mitch's brother-in-law Parker Brown.
He discussed the round at the course.
Then Mitch also shared commentary from coaches and players that he gathered at Cedar Hills.
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All Eyes On Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons Entering BYU's Big Official Visit Weekend
BYU football is gearing up for a big weekend of official visitors, which includes five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons from Folsom, California.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast on Ryder Lyons and the recruitment as the Cougars look to land the blue-chip prospect.
Harper also discussed the prospects who are joining Lyons on a loaded official visit weekend.
Among those visiting are Lehi EDGE rusher and current BYU commit PJ Takitaki and uncommitted Olympus High linebacker Adam Bywater. You'll hear conversations with those players entering the weekend.
Finally, Harper caught up with BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson to discuss what goes into putting together official visits.
- 0:00 - Intro
- 2:40 - Ryder Lyons set to take an official visit to BYU
- 14:05 - Big weekend of official visitors to Provo 16:06 - PJ Takitaki interview 19:40 - Adam Bywater interview
- 25:02 - BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson interview
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AJ Dybantsa Interview + Reaction To Where Phil Steele Has BYU Football In Big 12
AJ Dybantsa gave out shoes to the Boys & Girls Club in Utah County over the weekend before leaving for Colorado to take part in Team USA U19 Training Camp.
Dybantsa spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why he gives back and his early impressions of Provo over the past few months.
Also, BYU football picked up two commitments on the recruiting trail in the class of 2026.
Finally, Mitch Harper reacts to Phil Steele's Big 12 Football poll for the 2025 season.
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Breaking Down A Busy Week For BYU At The Big 12 Spring Meetings
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recapped the final day from the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings, discussing the College Football Playoff, NCAA Tournament expansion, media rights, Big 12's future, and how BYU athletics fits into all of it.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Pushes CFP Format To Close Spring Meetings
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Baylor President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., spoke to reporters to close the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida, on May 30th, 2025.
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Big 12 Chief Football Officer Scott Draper Discusses League Schedule, BYU/Utah Rivalry
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with the Big 12's Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings on May 29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
Topics discussed:
- Recap of the football portion of the Big 12 Spring Meetings
- College Football Playoff, Transfer Portal Windows
- BYU/Utah Rivalry, where it's scheduled
- Kalani Sitake, BYU's contributions to the Big 12
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Big 12 Basketball VP Brian Thornton Discussed BYU, Hoops Media Rights
Big 12 Vice President of Men's Basketball Brian Thornton sat down with KSL Sports' Mitch Harper to discuss Big 12 men's basketball, the non-conference scheduling, BYU Basketball, Kevin Young, and Big 12 basketball media rights.
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NCAA President Charlie Baker Discussed Basketball Tournament Expansion
NCAA President Charlie Baker spoke with reporters at the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2025.
Topics discussed:
- Comments with the Big 12 coaches
- NCAA Tournament Expansion
- The number he wants
- Why expansion is good for the NCAA
- Latest on potential Commission from President Trump
- Response to the SEC on questions of being in the NCAA
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Kevin Young Exits Big 12 Meetings Excited For Year Two Of BYU Basketball
BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando.
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Lee Cummard Talks BYU Women's Basketball At Big 12 Meetings
BYU women's basketball head coach Lee Cummard spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida.
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Big 12 Meetings Recap Day 1: Basketball Takes Center Stage
The Big 12 Spring Business Meetings started in Orlando at the Waldorf Astoria. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on location to discuss the meetings.
On day one, Big 12 Men's and women's basketball coaches held their meetings on Wednesday, May 28.
Harper shared his insights from the day and also discussed the College Football Playoff.
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Bill Self, Kelvin Sampson Discuss Big 12 Basketball At Spring Meetings
Kansas coach Bill Self, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, and Big 12 Basketball Men's Basketball Vice President Brian Thornton discuss Big 12 hoops.
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Brian Santiago Introductory News Conference As BYU Athletic Director
BYU President C. Shane Reese and new BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with the media at Santiago's introductory news conference at the BYU Broadcasting Building on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Breaking Down BYU Promoting Brian Santiago To Athletic Director
BYU has a new Athletic Director. The school announced on Tuesday after business hours that Brian Santiago has been promoted from Deputy AD to the next Athletics Director to succeed Tom Holmoe.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's big move to promote Santiago.
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Running Into BYU Football Players At Disneyland + Bachmeier Brothers Transfer In
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from vacation at Disneyland. He discussed running into BYU football players at the "Happiest Place on Earth."
Then he gets into the news of Stanford transfers Tiger Bachmeier and Bear Bachmeier joining the BYU football program.
Justin Kirkland transfers to BYU from Oklahoma State.
Then a BYU basketball check-in with the addition of Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus.
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Jimmer Fredette Retires: Reflecting On The BYU Legend's Basketball Career
BYU Basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the game. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Fredette's retirement and reflected on the legendary career.
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Breaking Down BYU Football's Transfer Portal Entries During Spring Window
Harrison Taggart and Keelan Marion, two starters from last year's 11-2 BYU football team, are in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on those entries and what's next for BYU football.
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Egor Demin Declares For NBA Draft Reaction + What's Next For BYU At Point Guard?
BYU basketball guard Egor Demin officially declared for the NBA Draft. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Demin declaring.
Then, he looked at what's next for BYU basketball at the point guard position. Could BYU be in play for Baylor guard Rob Wright out of the transfer portal?
Finally, BYU football picked up a commitment from Pine View High star Brock Harris—the highest-rated commit in the Kalani Sitake era.
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BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young On Egor Demin To NBA, Looking At 2025-26 Season
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters on April 8, 2025, moments after Egor Demin officially announced that he would enter the NBA Draft.
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Egor Demin BYU Basketball Press Conference Declaring For 2025 NBA Draft
BYU basketball guard Egor Demin announced his declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft. Demin held a press conference at the Marriott Center Annex on April 8, 2025.
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Busy Start To BYU Offseason - Transfer Portal, WBB New Coach, Football Commit
BYU athletics' top revenue-generating sports are in the thick of the offseason. It's off to a busy start.
The latest BYU men's basketball transfer portal movement involves Elijah Crawford entering the portal. Plus, Silas Demary Jr. from Georgia has potential.
BYU women's basketball hired Lee Cummard as its new head coach. After his introductory press conference, Mitch Harper caught up with Cummard for comments.
Then, BYU football closed out spring ball with some one-on-one interviews with the media. The Cougars also landed a four-star edge rusher in Nusi Taumoepeau, who was previously signed to play at Stanford.
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BYU Basketball Lands Dominique Diomande, Kanon Catchings Enters Portal
BYU basketball transfer portal movement is off and running days after the season wrapped up in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
The Cougars picked up a commitment from Washington Huskies transfer Dominique Diomande.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his thoughts on the addition of Diomande.
BYU forward Kanon Catchings has also entered the portal. He has reportedly entered the portal with a "No-Contact" tag.
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Postgame Reaction From Newark: BYU's Season Ends With Blowout Loss To Alabama
BYU basketball lost to the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Region Semifinals of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Newark, New Jersey, 113-88.
Alabama knocked down a record-setting 25 three-pointers in the win over BYU.
The season comes to a close for BYU at 26-10 in the first year under head coach Kevin Young.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions from Newark, New Jersey, and got an early look at what's next for BYU basketball in 2026 and beyond.
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BYU Players Discuss Sweet 16 Loss To Alabama In NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball players Mawot Mag, Richie Saunders, Keba Keita, and Egor Demin discussed the 113-88 Sweet 16 loss to Alabama in the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the postgame locker room in Newark, New Jersey.
Mag, Saunders, and Keita were all one-on-one interviews with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper. Demin spoke to a scrum of reporters after the game.
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Final BYU vs. Alabama Thoughts and Mitch Visits Times Square For First Time
It's a BYU basketball game day as the Cougars get set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16 of the East Region in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his final thoughts on the much-anticipated matchup.
Also, Mitch shared his experience going to Times Square for the first time.
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BYU vs. Alabama Preview With Assistant Coach Will Voigt
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball assistant coach Will Voigt to preview the Sweet 16 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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BYU Basketball Players Preview NCAA Sweet 16 Matchup With Alabama From Newark
BYU basketball players preview the NCAA Tournament matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The players in this podcast include Egor Demin, Keba Keita, Dallin Hall, Fousseyni Traore, Dawson Baker, Richie Saunders, and Jeremiah Jensen's interview with Trey Stewart.
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On The Ground In Newark: BYU Gears Up For Alabama In Sweet 16
BYU basketball has arrived in Newark, New Jersey, for the East Region Semifinals (Sweet 16) against the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper arrived in Newark on Tuesday as well.
Harper gives a scene setter from the East Coast as BYU basketball prepares for its first Sweet 16 game since 2011.
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Postgame Reaction From Denver: BYU Knocks Off Wisconsin, Advances To Sweet 16
No. 6 BYU basketball defeated the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
BYU advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011.
KSL Sports BYU Insider shared his thoughts on the win as BYU moves on in the "Big Dance."
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BYU Basketball Advances To Sweet 16: Players React To Win Over Wisconsin
BYU basketball players Keba Keita, Mawot Mag, Egor Demin, Dallin Hall, Dawson Baker, Trey Stewart, Richie Saunders, Trevin Knell, and Fousseyni Traore all share their thoughts on BYU's 91-89 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
BYU advances to the Sweet 16 to play in Newark, New Jersey.
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One-on-One With BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young At The NCAA Tournament
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young in Denver, Colorado, to preview the Second-Round matchup with Wisconsin and hear his thoughts on the March Madness experience so far.
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BYU, Wisconsin Players Preview Second Round NCAA Tournament Matchup
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Fousseyni Traore, and Trevin Knell in Denver, Colorado, on March 21, 2025, in preparation for the Second Round NCAA Tournament matchup against Wisconsin.
KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth caught up with Wisconsin Badgers stars John Tonje, John Blackwell, and Steven Crowl, to get their thoughts on facing BYU.
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BYU Moves On In NCAA Tournament By Defeating VCU, Early Look At Wisconsin
BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams 80-71 in the First-Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Denver, Colorado.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from BYU's first NCAA win since 2012, and first Round of 64 victory since 2011.
Also, Mitch looks at the Wisconsin Badgers as BYU gets set to take on the Badgers on CBS on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. (MDT).
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BYU Players React To Win Over VCU In NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams, 80-71, in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Keba Keita, and Dallin Hall to discuss the victory.
Also, KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth spoke with Richie Saunders to break down the win.
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Final Thoughts Before BYU Basketball Takes On VCU In NCAA Tournament
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recaps the open practice on Wednesday for BYU basketball at the NCAA Tournament. He shared his experience from Denver at the press conferences and media sessions.
Then, he shared some closing thoughts on the podcast before BYU tips off against the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
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BYU Basketball Players Preview NCAA Matchup With VCU From Denver
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Dallin Hall, Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Keba Keita, Trey Stewart, and Kanon Catchings from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on March 19, 2025.
The conversations centered around BYU's readiness for the First-Round NCAA Tournament matchup against the VCU Rams.
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On The Ground In Denver: BYU Continues Preparations For VCU
BYU basketball is in Denver, continuing preparations for the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Along with the Cougars, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on the ground in the Mile High City.
Mitch sets the scene in Denver and shares additional thoughts on the matchup.
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Reaction To BYU Basketball Matching Up With VCU In 2025 NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball received an At-Large bid in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Cougars will face the Atlantic 10 Champions, the VCU Rams.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the matchup, BYU's draw, and some early tidbits that stand out with the Rams.
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Kevin Young Reacts To BYU Landing No. 6 Seed Against VCU In 2025 NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media on Selection Sunday to discuss the No. 6 seed his team received in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and also share his early thoughts on the matchup with the VCU Rams.
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Postgame Reaction: No. 17 BYU Falls To No. 2 Houston In Big 12 Tournament
BYU basketball falls to Houston 74-54 in the Semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts from the game and previews the potential seeds for BYU in the NCAA Tournament.
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BYU Takes Down Iowa State In Big 12 Tournament, Houston Up Next
BYU basketball took down the Iowa State Cyclones 96-92 in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions of the win. He looks ahead to BYU's Semifinal matchup on Friday against the Houston Cougars.
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Kalani Sitake BYU Devotional Address - "Discovering God's Plan for You"
For the first time since 1976, an active BYU football head coach spoke at a BYU Devotional.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake addressed BYU administrators, faculty, and students inside the Marriott Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Sitake's talk was titled "Discovering God's Plan for You."
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BYU WR Chase Roberts Discusses Upcoming Camp, Spring Practices
BYU football wide receiver Chase Roberts is going to host a camp at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah.
The senior pass catcher caught up with Mitch Harper in Hurricane to discuss the camp and the outlook for BYU football in 2025, his final season with the program.
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BYU Football CB Jonathan Kabeya Gears Up For Year Two
BYU football cornerback Jonathan Kabeya is contending for playing time in the cornerback unit for the 2025 season.
The Texas native is entering his sophomore season with the BYU program. He caught up with Mitch Harper to discuss spring practice and the outlook for the 2025 season.
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Postgame Reaction: No. 23 BYU Closes Regular Season With 85-74 Win Over Utah
BYU Basketball takes down rival Utah 85-74 at the Marriott Center on Senior Night in Provo.
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte broke down the win and look ahead to what's next for BYU.
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Checking In With BYU Basketball Signee Xavion Staton
Utah Prep Center and Class of 2025 recruit Xavion Staton caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
Staton discussed what led to his decision to sign with BYU and how it's been going being a teammate with AJ Dybantsa.
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Breaking Down BYU Football's Cornerbacks With Jernaro Gilford
BYU football has the tall task of finding players to fill the voids at cornerback left by Jakob Robinson and Marque Collins. Who will step up during the 2025 season?
Cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper about that and how spring practices are going so far in his 10th season with the program.
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Postgame Reaction: No. 23 BYU Takes Down No. 10 Iowa State In Double Overtime
No. 23 BYU basketball knocked off No. 10 Iowa State, 88-85 in Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
The win gives BYU the fourth-seed in the Big 12 Conference Tournament. They also secure their seventh consecutive victory of the season to improve to 22-8 overall and 13-6 in Big 12 play.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on BYU's big win over the Cyclones.
Also, listen to postgame audio from BYU head coach Kevin Young and players Dallin Hall and Richie Saunders after the victory.
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Catching Up With BYU Basketball Signee AJ Dybantsa
BYU Basketball signee AJ Dybantsa is going through his final season at Utah Prep. The McDonald's All-American caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why BYU and his preparations for Provo.
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Jay Hill, Aaron Roderick, WR Keelan Marion Give Updates From BYU Football Spring Ball
BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, and wide receiver Keelan Marion spoke with the media after day three of spring practice on March 3, 2025, from inside the Indoor Practice Facility.
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BYU Football Put On Pads At Spring Ball Practice
BYU football put on the pads on Day 3 of spring practice from inside the Indoor Practice Facility in Provo.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was there and shared some of his quick thoughts from practice.
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Kevin Young Highlights Senior Class, Previews No. 23 BYU At No. 10 Iowa State
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters on March 3, 2025.
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BYU WR Jojo Phillips Lays Out Expectations For Spring Practice
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with redshirt sophomore BYU wide receiver Jojo Phillips at Spring Practice on February 27, 2025.
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Kalani Sitake, QB Jake Retzlaff, and DB Tanner Wall Kick Off BYU Football Spring Practice
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake, quarterback Jake Retzlaff, and defensive back Tanner Wall spoke with the media after Day 1 of spring practice on February 27, 2025.
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What Caught My Attention To Open BYU Football Spring Practice
BYU football kicked off spring practices for the 2025 season on February 27.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was in attendance. He shared some of the observations that caught his attention.
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Burning Questions For BYU Football During Spring Practice
BYU football kicks off spring practices for the 2025 season.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper has burning questions for every position group.
BYU practices run from February 27 until March 29, 2025.
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Postgame Reaction: No. 25 BYU Takes Care Of Arizona State
No. 25 BYU basketball defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona on February 26, 2025, in Big 12 Conference play, 91-81.
The Cougars had another impressive performance from junior Richie Saunders as he led the way with 26 points in the win.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on BYU's win that improves their record to 20-8 overall in the 2024-25 season.
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Postgame Reaction: BYU Upsets No. 19 Arizona In Tucson
BYU basketball knocks off No. 19 Arizona at the McKale Center in Tucson, 96-95.
Richie Saunders hit a pair of game-winning free throws to seal the deal for the Cougars who are now winners of four straight, and eight of their last 10.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the Cougars big win over the Wildcats.
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Postgame Reaction: BYU Basketball Crushes No. 23 Kansas
BYU basketball put together a historic win, knocking off No. 23 Kansas in the Jayhawks' first-ever visit to the Marriott Center, 91-57.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from the Cougars big win.
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BYU vs. Kansas Preview With Guard Dallin Hall
BYU basketball guard Dallin Hall hopped on with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte on Cougar Nation on KSL NewsRadio to preview the matchup with No. 23 Kansas.
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BYU Looks Like An NCAA Tournament Team After Kansas State Win
BYU basketball defeated the Kansas State Wildcats at the Marriott Center on February 15, 2025. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his takeaways from the victory.
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Tom Holmoe Retirement News Conference With BYU President Shane Reese
BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe and BYU President C. Shane Reese at the Retirement News Conference that aired on TV on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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Tom Holmoe Retires After 20 Years As BYU's AD
BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 athletic year.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his reactions, reflection on BYU athletics under Holmoe's watch, and how BYU has improved over 20 years under Holmoe.
Also, who are the potential candidates that BYU could turn to in the athletic department search?
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Looking At BYU Football In 2025 With Kalani Sitake
Kalani Sitake enters his 10th year as the BYU football head coach. He joined KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss National Signing Day and lookahead to spring football.
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Postgame Reaction: Cincinnati 84, BYU 66
BYU basketball falls at Cincinnati, 84-66. The Cougars are now 6-6 in Big 12 play. Are they an NCAA Tournament team? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts.
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Reaction To BYU Basketball's Home Loss Against No. 20 Arizona
BYU basketball lost to the Arizona Wildcats 85-74 in the Marriott Center.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the game as the loss ends BYU's four-game winning streak.
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Breaking Down BYU's 2025 Football Schedule
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the 2025 BYU football schedule.
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KSL Insiders React To 2025 Big 12 Football Schedule
The 2025 BYU football schedule, along with the entire Big 12 slate.
BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the Big 12 schedule with KSL Sports Utah Insider Steve Bartle immediately after the schedule dropped.
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Postgame Reaction From BYU's 93-89 Overtime Win Over Baylor
BYU basketball defeated the Baylor Bears at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, on January 28, 2025.
BYU freshman Kanon Catchings shined along with Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from the game and observations.
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BYU Basketball Gaining Momentum After 80-52 Win Over Cincinnati
BYU basketball completed a perfect week in Big 12 Conference play after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Marriott Center, 80-52.
BYU's offense was on fire against a Cincinnati defense that was one of the best in the nation in defending the three-point line coming in.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave his thoughts on the game and what's next for the Cougars.
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Postgame Reaction From Boulder: BYU 83, Colorado 67
BYU basketball defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 83-67 at the CU Events Center in Boulder.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was at the game and shared his quick hit thoughts on the court.
During this episode, you'll also hear from BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young, Richie Saunders, and Egor Demin during the postgame press conference.
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One-on-One with BYU Football Commit McKay Madsen
Four-star athlete McKay Madsen out of Clovis, California, committed to BYU football at the Navy All-American Game in San Antonio, Texas.
Madsen caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss his commitment to BYU and what's next for him.
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Postgame Reaction From Salt Lake City: Utah 73, BYU 72 (OT)
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his postgame thoughts after BYU basketball fall to the Utah Utes in overtime at the Huntsman Center 73-72 in overtime on January 18, 2025.
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Way-Too-Early Look At BYU Football In 2025
Expectations for BYU football in 2025 will be high. The roster is shaping up to be the best in the Kalani Sitake era.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his Way-Too-Early thoughts on BYU football in 2025.
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Postgame Reaction: BYU 85, Oklahoma State 69
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down BYU basketball's 85-69 win over Oklahoma State with Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Matt Baiamonte from the Marriott Center on January 14, 2025.
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Where Does BYU Football's 2024 Season Rank Among Greatest Teams?
Where does the 2024 BYU Football season rank among the all-time great teams in Cougar history?
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave his Top 10 teams in BYU football history.
Also, he discussed the addition of McKay Madsen in the 2025 recruiting class.
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Keanu Tanuvasa Discussed His Path From Utah To BYU Football
BYU football landed former Utah defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa out of the Transfer Portal. Tanuvasa spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper on his decision to sign with BYU and continue his college football career in Provo.
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Postgame Drive: Texas Tech 72, BYU 67
BYU basketball lost to Texas Tech on January 7, 2025. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from the game during his drive home.
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