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BYU football freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier hasn't experienced a road game atmosphere yet. East Carolina's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is expected to be a hostile crowd.

What is BYU's coaching staff doing to prepare Bachmeier for his first road start?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that in the latest edition of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

Mitch also looks back at the history of how BYU football has performed in Eastern Time Zone games under head coach Kalani Sitake (since 2016).

Then, finally, an interview with BYU offensive lineman Weylin Lapuaho.

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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke with reporters on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to preview the upcoming matchup against the East Carolina Pirates.

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BYU football injury update entering the East Carolina game in the 2025 season.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake discussed the status of Choe Bryant-Strother, Weylin Lapuaho, Justin Kirkland, and Jojo Phillips, as the Cougars get set to go to Greenville, North Carolina, to take on the Pirates.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed the status of that personnel.

Also, ESPN's Bill Connelly provided a true ranking of the teams in college football based on results solely focused on the field in 2025. It's interesting to see where BYU ranks.

Then, finally, an East Carolina preview with Stephen Igoe of Hoist The Colours of the 247Sports Network.

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BYU football players spoke to the media on Zoom to preview the upcoming matchup against the East Carolina Pirates in Greenville, North Carolina.

The players who spoke with the media include:

• DT Keanu Tanuvasa
• WR Cody Hagen
• SAF Raider Damuni

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Zoom to preview the upcoming matchup against the East Carolina Pirates.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake was mentioned as a potential target for the UCLA head coach position by ESPN and The Athletic. Would Sitake consider the job?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts. BYU football quarterback commit Ryder Lyons commits to play in the U.S. Navy All-American Bowl.

His backup quarterback, Brody Rudnicki, tossed five touchdowns this past weekend for Folsom High School.

It's game week for BYU football as the Cougars return from the bye week to gear up for the East Carolina Pirates in Greenville, North Carolina.

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BYU football season tickets will be reseated every year at LaVell Edwards Stadium beginning in 2026. What does this mean?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that. Kalani Sitake and the BYU football staff will be out visiting future Cougars during the bye week as high school action takes place.

Mitch shares his week three Big 12 football picks, including Colorado vs. Houston, and Kansas State vs. Arizona.

Finally, Mitch discusses BYU basketball, including the Cougars' hosting of JUCO combo guard prospect KJ Perry on an official visit, Chamberlain Burgess is now at Snow College, and the tip time for the BYU vs. Nebraska exhibition game.

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Why isn't BYU football ranked? Sizing up the AP Top 25 poll and the pollster who has gone viral with her ballot.

Mitch shares his thoughts on the rankings debate.

Ari Temkin from Big 12 Radio on TuneIn joined the program to discuss BYU and Big 12 football in 2025.

Finally, BYU basketball will play in the Maui Invitational in 2026. But what was even more notable was the return of BYU to ESPN's Big Monday.

Mitch took a trip down memory lane to the time when BYU basketball last appeared on ESPN's Big Monday in 2005, with games tipping off at 10 p.m. as part of the Mountain West Conference.

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BYU football wide receiver Jojo Phillips will be out for a stretch of the 2025 season. Head coach Kalani Sitake provided an update on the redshirt sophomore receiver on Tuesday morning after Jojo shared a post on social media. 

Where does BYU football go moving forward at the wide receiver position? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the unit.

With BYU football navigating its first bye week of the season, it's a good time to look at the highest-graded players through the first two games, according to Pro Football Focus' grades.

Finally, Mitch shares the five things he's learned about this BYU team as they jumped out to a 2-0 start.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters via Zoom on September 8, 2025, as the Cougars head into the bye week.

For daily BYU football and basketball content, listen to the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

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BYU football defeated the Stanford Cardinal 27-3 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave his closing thoughts on the game in the latest episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

Mitch shares his thoughts on the BYU offense, Bear Bachmeier, the defense, and more after the Cougs improve to 2-0 on the season.

Despite the 24-point win, BYU remains outside of the AP Top 25. Why is that? Mitch shares his thoughts on the AP Top 25 poll.

A recruiting update, as BYU had a visit from a five-star tight end over the weekend.

Also, Ryder Lyons' Under Armour ads showed up during NFL games.

Finally, the Cougar Stock Exchange: What's trending up and trending down in BYU football after the win over Stanford?

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BYU football improved to 2-0 in the 2025 season after defeating the Stanford Cardinal, 27-3, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland shared their takeaways from BYU's victory over the Cardinal.

They discussed the performance of Bear Bachmeier, the BYU defense's talent through two weeks, and what's next for the Cougars.

Also, were they surprised that Stanford didn't make a change at quarterback?

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Stanford Cardinal football coach Frank Reich spoke with the media after the Cardinal loss to BYU football on September 6, 2025, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, 27-3.

Stanford falls to 0-2 in the 2025 season.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Saturday, September 6, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium after the Cougars defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 27-3.

BYU improves to 2-0 in the 2025 football season.

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BYU football players spoke to the media after the Cougars defeated the Stanford Cardinal on September 6, 2025, by a score of 27-3.

The players who spoke to the media include:

• LB Jack Kelly
• SAF Faletau Satuala
• RB Sione Moa
• WR Chase Roberts

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It's another Football Friday on Cougar Tracks as BYU football gets set to host the Stanford Cardinal.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his preview and score prediction for BYU vs. Stanford.

Also in this episode, he discussed Ryder Lyons' signing with Under Armour and Lyons' upcoming game tonight against Mission Viejo High School.

Finally, Mitch gave his thoughts on the NCAA proposing one transfer portal in football in early January.

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BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick spoke with reporters this week to preview the week two matchup against the Stanford Cardinal.

Kickoff between BYU and Stanford is at 8:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio. Pregame radio coverage of BYU-Stanford begins at 6 p.m. on KSL NewsRadio.

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BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to preview the upcoming matchup against the Stanford Cardinal, his old team.

That interview runs in the third segment of the program.

To open the show, Mitch breaks down if there is any advantage between the two programs if they have knowledge of one another through the Bachmeier brothers.

Also, Aaron Roderick shares his thoughts on how Bachmeier performed in his first career start as BYU's quarterback.

Mitch also shares his predictions in Big 12 Football for week two.

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BYU football continues preparations for the Stanford Cardinal this Saturday night in Provo.

It's an opportunity to take on a Power Four opponent in non-conference play. BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill sees the importance of these types of games.

Breaking down BYU's history against ACC opponents.

BYU football scheduled a future matchup against Oregon State in Las Vegas in 2028. Harper shares his thoughts on the matchup.

Also, he might be burying the lede, but Buc-ee's is coming to Utah, and it's close to LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Harper caught up with BYU outside edge rusher Logan Lutui in preparation for Saturday.

Then, finally, talking with Stanford Cardinal insider Ben Parker from Cardinal Sports Report, part of the On3/Rivals network.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier on the latest edition of Cougar Tracks.

What's the potential for the true freshman quarterback, who is preparing for his second start at BYU, and it will come against his old team, the Stanford Cardinal?

Mitch also sets the stage for the Cardinal. Stanford comes into the game with a 0-1 record after falling in Week 0 to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media in a virtual Zoom press conference to preview the Week 2 matchup against Stanford on Monday, September 1, 2025.

BYU hosts Stanford on Saturday, September 6, at 8:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM).

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BYU football players spoke with the media on a virtual Zoom call to preview the week two matchup against the Stanford Cardinal.

The players who spoke include:

• Siale Esera, LB
• LJ Martin, RB
• Bruce Mitchell, Center

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BYU football crushed Portland State, 69-0, to open the 2025 season.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his closing thoughts on the win for the Cougars, along with some deep-cut observations from the victory.

Bear Bachmeier had a strong showing in his first college game.

LJ Martin, Keanu Tanuvasa, and John Taumoepeau impressed.

BYU football recruiting update. The Cougars offered class of 2026 quarterback Tradon Bessinger from Davis High School. Then, Ryder Lyons put up big numbers once again for Folsom High.

Cougar Stock Exchange: What's trending up and trending down after week one of BYU football action?

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters after the Cougars knocked off the Portland State Vikings, 69-0, on August 30, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

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Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum spoke with reporters after his team lost 69-0 to the BYU Cougars in Provo, Utah, on August 30, 2025.

Barnum called BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier "a centaur."

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BYU football players spoke with the media after the 69-0 win over Portland State on August 30, 2025, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

The players who spoke with the media include:

• QB Bear Bachmeier
• K Will Ferrin
• DT John Taumoepeau & TE Carsen Ryan

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BYU football crushed the Portland State Vikings 69-0 on August 30, 2025. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the Cougars' victory and what stood out to them in BYU's win.

Bear Bachmeier shined in his first career start at quarterback. Running back LJ Martin was impressive. BYU's defense pitched its first shutout in two seasons.

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Four-Star BYU football commit Brock Harris was in Northern Utah with his Pine View High squad from St. George on Friday, August 29, to take on Maple Mountain High School.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location to check in with Harris and talk with the four-star prospect who is the second-highest rated recruit in BYU's 2026 class, behind only quarterback Ryder Lyons.

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BYU football kicks off the 2025 season tomorrow against Portland State. The long offseason is over.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previews the matchup as the Cougars get set to host the Vikings for the second time in program history.

Mitch dives into key stats and numbers to know in the matchup.

Plus, you'll hear from BYU offensive line coach TJ Woods, who broke down the offensive line unit entering the opener.

Then, finally, Mitch took a look at the history of week one starting quarterbacks in BYU football since 2000.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football wide receiver Cody Hagen and defensive tackle John Taumoepeau this week at practice.

BYU vs. Portland State is officially a sell out.

How much did BYU football pay Portland State to play in this game?

Big 12 football picks for week one of the 2025 season.

Also, BYU football has been clip farming us all week with the "67" trend.

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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke with the media, previewing the week one matchup against Portland State.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake has undergone significant changes since the last time he faced Portland State in Provo.

The previous meeting was in 2017 when Sitake was a second-year head coach. Saturday's matchup between BYU and Portland State will see a 10th-year coach, Sitake, roaming the sidelines, and he's in a great spot in the program.

Will the Big Ten go to 20 teams by 2030? One Big Ten AD believes that will happen. What could that mean for the Big 12?

Mitch also dives into the former BYU football players who made 53-man NFL rosters entering the 2025 season.

Then finally, Portland State Associate AD/Director of Football Communications Mike Lund joined the show to give an insider look at the Vikings.

It's all on the Cougar Tracks Podcast hosted by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.

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We heard from Bear Bachmeier for the first time as quarterback one. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the commentary from Bear in his first media session as BYU's starting quarterback.

Bear's older brother, Hank Bachmeier, a former Boise State, LA Tech, and Wake Forest quarterback, caught up with Mitch to discuss the differences between him and Bear as quarterbacks, and also what the Bachmeier brothers are like on and off the field.

Then finally, Mitch broke down the week one depth chart heading into BYU's season-opener against Portland State.

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BYU football players speak with the media on Monday, August 25, 2025, to preview the week one matchup against Portland State.

The players who spoke with the media include:

• Bear Bachmeier, QB
• Jack Kelly, LB
• Chase Roberts, WR

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters on Monday, August 25, 2025, to preview the week one matchup against the Portland State Vikings.

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BYU football game week has arrived. The Cougars are gearing up to host the Portland State Vikings this Saturday in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his initial thoughts on the matchup as Portland State comes into the game with a 0-1 record after losing to Tarleton State, 42-0, at home in Week 0. Is it time to move on from FCS matchups?

BYU football quarterback commit Ryder Lyons impressed in Folsom High's season-opener against Grant Union in front of a national TV audience. Harper also gives an update on how BYU's commits are performing so far in the high school season.

Also, the ESPN FPI ranks BYU in the Top 25 entering the 2025 season. Harper shares his thoughts on that and the SEC going to a nine-game conference schedule.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his five bold predictions for BYU football during the 2025 season.

He also discussed "Things he wants to see" from BYU football this season.

Then, finally, Mitch closed out the show giving his Week Zero Big 12 football predictions, which include Kansas State playing Iowa State in Dublin, and Kansas hosting Fresno State in the new David Booth Stadium.

Mitch also discussed whether BYU football should play an international game in the future.

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The question is simple: How did your fandom for BYU football begin? Although it's a simple question, there are many ways people have connected with BYU over the years.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that question and reads the stories of Cougar Nation and how they became fans. 

Also, Harper dives into his post-fall camp depth chart projections for the BYU football team entering week one against Portland State to kick off the 2025 season.

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On this edition of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake to preview the 2025 season.

Sitake discussed the decision to start true freshman Bear Bachmeier in the season opener against Portland State.

The 10th-year head coach also noted how Bachmeier has been able to learn the playbook so quickly.

Also, Harper shares his practice observation notes from the final day of fall camp practices. Players that caught his attention. Along with true freshman QB Emerson Geilman, who shared his mission call to Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the team.

Then, finally, Aaron Roderick shared that BYU football is going to remain aggressive in its play calling style with a true freshman as the QB1.

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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Zions Bank Practice Fields at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah, to announce Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback for BYU in 2025.

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BYU football names Bear Bachmeier officially QB1. The Cougars will open the 2025 season with a true freshman starting at quarterback for the first time.

What does this mean for the Cougars going forward?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that.

Also, BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young discussed the number one thing he thought about during the summer practices. Mitch also gives his summer thoughts on BYU hoops.

Finally, he ranks the Top 5 BYU football players entering the 2025 season.

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The first episode of the daily format for Cougar Tracks on KSL Sports and KSL NewsRadio.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the Top Story of the day, which is Bear Bachmeier trending towards being the starting quarterback for the Cougars. Mitch gives his pros and cons to Bear being the potential QB1 for BYU football in 2025.

Game-by-game predictions for the 2025 season. What will the final record for BYU football be this year?

Then, finally, the "Cougar Stock Exchange." What's trending up and trending down in the world of BYU football entering week four of fall camp?

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BYU football appears to have a pecking order of two quarterbacks atop the depth chart. McCae Hillstead and Bear Bachmeier are rotating with the first-team offense, according to Aaron Roderick.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke it down in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast. 

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Phil Steele, creator of Phil Steele's College Football Preview magazine.

Steele has been creating the magazine since 1995. The 2025 season marks Steele's 31st volume previewing the College Football season.

Steele joined Mitch to preview the 2025 BYU football season, his thoughts on the quarterbacks, and his outlook for the Big 12 Conference this fall.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football players during Fall Camp practices to preview the upcoming 2025 season.

Player interviews include:

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• Tommy Prassas, Safety
• Isaiah Jatta, Offensive Tackle
• Tei Nacua, Wide Receiver
• Keayen Nead, Tight End

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BYU Football is looking to improve the impact of the tight end position for the 2025 season. The man to coach that group is tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride, who is entering his second season with the program.

Gilbride has a new-look tight end unit with Utah transfer Carsen Ryan, New Mexico transfer Keayen Nead, returning lettermen Ethan Erickson, redshirt freshman Noah Moeaki, and a host of true freshmen.

Gilbride spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU Senior Associate Athletics Director - External Operations David Almodova to discuss the Wednesday night Cougar Kickoff, and its role in connecting with Cougar Nation.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his observations and takeaways from Day 6 of BYU football practices in Provo.

He also broke down the B-Roll footage provided by BYU.

Then, later in the program, he discussed BYU basketball landing Timpview four-star wing Dean Rueckert.

Harper caught up with Rueckert after his commitment ceremony for a one-on-one conversation.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media after Day 6 of fall camp practice on August 5, 2025, at the Zions Bank practice fields at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah.

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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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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 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 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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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 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 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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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 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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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football wide receiver Chase Roberts at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.

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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 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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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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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 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, 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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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