Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Mitch Harper breaks down today's rivalry game between No. 13 BYU and Utah. Former BYU great Fred Roberts joins the show to share his memories of playing Utah and his thoughts on this year's squad. Mitch also dives into this year's football schedule, goals the team should have for the season and players to watch, bold prediction and a score prediction for the basketball game against Utah.

In this week’s edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, BYU Insider Mitch Harper takes a deep dive into the now-closed transfer portal. He breaks down which players departed BYU, which newcomers joined the program, and the remaining roster needs for the 2026 football team.

Mitch also looks ahead to next season, discussing whether BYU’s defense in 2026 could surpass this year’s unit, along with a major rule change coming to college football.

Later in the show, Jeff Hansen of Cougar Sports Insider and the 247Sports network joins the conversation to talk all things BYU football.

The focus then shifts to the hardwood, as Mitch reflects on Jimmer Fredette’s jersey retirement and previews a marquee matchup between No. 11 BYU and No. 16 Texas Tech.

Mitch Harper and Jeff Hansen (Cougar Sports Insider / 247Sports) discuss personnel for BYU football as part of a way-too-early preview of the 2026 football season.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the first of this year’s two rivalry games and reveal their score predictions.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down this BYU and Utah game with a key stat to be aware of, players to watch and bold predictions.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland discuss the player availability report for tonight's game.

KSL Sports Insiders Mitch Harper and Steve Bartle break down tonight’s matchup and discuss what to watch for at the Huntsman Center.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview this year's national championship game between Indiana and Miami and give their predictions.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland debate whether BYU is on track to be the next Indiana, react to commentary from ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, and explain what would need to happen for BYU to follow a similar path.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland look around the college basketball landscape at games affecting BYU, highlighted by Wisconsin’s road upset of No. 2 Michigan and Kansas dropping a game in Morgantown.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland are joined by former BYU star and NBA player Eric Mika to discuss this year’s BYU basketball team and his memories of the BYU–Utah rivalry.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dish out their end-of-season awards for BYU football, highlighting the MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and the best position group of the season.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dive into an early look at BYU’s 2026 roster. They discuss who’s expected to suit up, which players have entered the transfer portal, and which key decisions are still yet to come.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the impact of defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s departure and explore what BYU’s defense could look like under newly promoted DC Kelly Poppinga.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down which players have announced they’ll be back in a BYU uniform for the 2026 season.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down BYU’s matchup with Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The guys dive into key injuries, coaching storylines, and the biggest questions surrounding the game. They wrap things up with a must-know stat, players to watch, bold predictions, and final score picks.

In this special Best Of edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, relive exclusive interviews with BYU players and coaches from Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland. Plus, get in-depth BYU football and basketball breakdowns from Mitch, Kyle, and producer Nate Slack, featuring the best moments from the past few weeks.

Mitch Harper is joined by Nate Slack, stepping in for Kyle Ireland, as they break down BYU’s matchup with Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, discuss the Cougars’ College Football Playoff snub, and react to BYU basketball’s dramatic win at Clemson, plus an interview with Fesi Sitake. The guys also touch on Kyle Whittingham stepping down as head coach at Utah and if it has any impact on BYU.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down this year’s Big 12 Championship showdown between the Cougars and the Red Raiders. They dive into Kalani Sitake’s new contract extension at BYU, review the latest player-availability updates, and explore the magnitude of this matchup—plus where it ranks among the most meaningful games in BYU history. The guys also spotlight their players to watch and share their final score predictions for tomorrow’s title game.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland inform you on all you need to know heading into the regular season finale for BYU vs UCF. Hear conversations with kicker Will Ferrin and running back LJ Martin before catching Mitch and Kyle share their score predictions.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland give their score predictions for this morning's game between BYU and UCF

Kyle Ireland sat down with senior kicker Will Ferrin to chat ahead of the Cougars’ Senior Day matchup against UCF.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU running back LJ Martin after his 222-yard performance against Cincinnati to talk about how he’s feeling and his thoughts heading into the regular season finale against UCF.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down BYU’s regular season finale and what’s on the line for the Cougars.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland predict scores for the BYU vs. Cincinnati football game, offering analysis, reasoning, and insight into how they see the Big 12 showdown unfolding.

Key stats, players to watch, and bold predictions for BYU @ Cincinnati — highlighting the numbers that matter most, the impact players who could swing the game, and the biggest forecasted twists in this Big 12 matchup between the BYU Cougars football and the Cincinnati Bearcats football programs.

Mitch Harper sits down with Carsen Ryan to break down BYU’s matchup against Cincinnati, offering insight into offensive adjustments, key storylines, and what to expect on game day.

What’s at stake in the result of the BYU vs. Cincinnati football game — breaking down how the outcome could shape momentum, bowl positioning, and the broader Big 12 trajectory for both the BYU Cougars football and the Cincinnati Bearcats football programs.

Setting the scene at Cincinnati and at Big Noon Kickoff — capturing the atmosphere, energy, and stakes surrounding one of the weekend’s marquee matchups.

A look into BYU football with former Super Bowl Champion and Cougar linebacker Brady Poppinga, offering insight into the program’s identity, development, and what to watch for moving forward.

Who is available and healthy for BYU football — a quick breakdown of the current roster status and how the team’s overall health could impact this week’s matchup.

The College Football Playoff picture for BYU football — exploring the possibilities of the Cougars making it into the College Football Playoff and breaking down what the national landscape and potential playoff brackets look like right now.

Checking in on the Big 12 scores during Week 13 as the conference race tightens and the Big 12 Championship draws closer.

Get to Know the Foe: Understanding Cincinnati Bearcats football and what the Bearcats are all about before they take on BYU Cougars football — from their identity and strengths to the matchups that matter most.

Looking back at the Top 25 college basketball matchup where BYU Cougars men's basketball took down Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball, breaking down the key moments, momentum swings, and standout performances that defined the ranked showdown.

Mitch Harper interviews Tausili Akana for a deep look into the BYU vs. Cincinnati matchup, breaking down defensive expectations and key insights ahead of the Big 12 showdown.

A breakdown of the key storylines for the biggest Big 12 matchup of the weekend: BYU vs. Cincinnait 

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share their sore predicitions for today's two big contests.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share key stats players to watch and bold predictions for BYU and TCU.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland go over the players available for both BYU and TCU in today's game.

Looking into the Top-10 basketball matchup BYU vs. UCONN

Mitch Harper sits down with BYU Wide Reciever JoJo Phillips to hear about his return to the field after suffering an early-season injury.

Get to know TCU Football with JD Andress who covers TCU on Sports Illustrated 

Mitch Harper talks with Linebacker Jack Kelly about BYU football. 

Kyle Ireland had a conversation with BYU Defensive Tackle John Taumoepeau earlier this week after practice.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland take a quick Big 12 Scoreboard Check-In breaking down the weekend’s biggest results, surprises, and how they shake up the conference race.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland talk BYU football with former Cougar Sports Saturday and current studio host for BYU Radio Matt Baiamonte.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dive into today's games between BYU basketball and UCONN and BYU football and TCU, while also talking about the arrest of starter Kennard Davis.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland are live from Lubbock, Texas to breakdown a top-10 matchup between BYU and Texas Tech. Learn all you need to know about today's game and catch their score predictions just a couple of hours before kick!

We preview the upcoming BYU vs. Villanova matchup, breaking down key players, coaching strategies, and what the Cougars need to do to make a statement against one of college basketball’s premier programs.

We sit down with longtime BYU analyst Mark Durrant to talk about the Cougars’ growth under Kevin Young, key players to watch, and what fans can expect as BYU tips off a new season in the Big 12.

We break down how head coach Kevin Young is reshaping BYU basketball from his NBA-influenced system to recruiting wins and what his leadership means for the program’s future in the Big 12.

We dive into Richie Saunders’ impact as a leader for BYU basketball and discuss the national buzz around elite prospect AJ Dybantsa and what his trajectory means for the future of college hoops.

Checking in on whats going on in the college football world.

As BYU Cougars prepare for the road showdown at Texas Tech, we break down the strategic matchup, how the Red Raiders pose a pivotal roadblock in BYU’s title and playoff chase, and what the Cougars need to do to stay undefeated.

We dive into preseason expectations for BYU basketball breaking down roster strengths, key storylines, and what the Cougars need to prove as they enter another tough Big 12 season.

We sit down with ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla to talk all things BYU basketball — from his take on the Cougars’ Big 12 identity to key players to watch and what makes this year’s squad one of the most intriguing in the conference.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about some of the best costumes that circulated on social media this Halloween.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack sit down with Hank Bachmeier, brother of BYU QB Bear Bachmeier, to discuss what he’s observed from Bear over eight games and where he sees room for improvement.

With BYU sitting at 8-0 and the first CFP rankings dropping Tuesday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down where the Cougars could land, what their path to the postseason looks like, and how the season might finish out.

BYU sits at 8-0 with four games left, and we’re breaking down what’s fueled the Cougars’ undefeated run so far and how LJ Martin’s injury could impact the final stretch.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland give their score predictions for tonight's game between BYU and Arizona.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland each share a key stat, highlight a player to watch, and make a bold prediction ahead of the BYU vs. Arizona matchup.

Kyle Ireland spoke with defensive captain Tanner Wall about his role as a leader for the team and how he feels they have performed after fvie games.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland talk basketball, recapping the blue/white scrimmage that took place earlier this week before getting into some bold predictions for this year's team.

Get an inside look at this year's Arizona football team with insider Justin Spears of the Tucson Star and ESPN Arizona 

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down what BYU's availability report looks like for tonight's game in Tucson.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU linebacker coach Justin Ena earlier this week. The two talk about preparing for a game in the rain, how his unit has performed through five games, and the overall health in the linebacker room.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU linebacker coach Justin Ena earlier this week. The two talk about preparing for a game in the rain, how his unit has performed through five games, and the overall health in the linebacker room.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland take a look around the conference in this week's CFB scoreboard check-in.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland are joined by former BYU quarterback Max Hall as they preview tonight's matchup in the desert.

Earlier this week, Brent Brennan and Kalani Sitake shared their thoughts on tonight's game during their weekly media availabilities.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview tonight's contest between #18 BYU and Arizona, as the Cougars look to improve to 6-0 on the year.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland give their score predictions for tonight's game between BYU and Colorado.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland each share a key stat, highlight a player to watch, and make a bold prediction ahead of the BYU vs. Colorado matchup.

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick shares his thoughts on this week’s matchup against Colorado during his post-practice media availability. He breaks down what to expect from the Buffaloes’ defense, key areas of focus for the Cougar offense, and how the team is preparing for the road test ahead.

BYU offensive tackle Andrew Gentry, a native of Colorado, joins the show to share what it means to return to his home state for BYU’s upcoming game. Gentry reflects on his roots, the emotions tied to playing in front of family and friends, and how his journey from Colorado to Provo has shaped him both on and off the field.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland discuss the importance of LJ Martin to the 2025 BYU football team as the Cougars are dealing with a banged up running back unit entering the Colorado game.

Get an inside look at this year's Colorado football team with insider Trent Finnegan of Denver Sports.

For the first time, BYU has released an official player availability report ahead of game day. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down what it means for the program, how it impacts preparations, and which names stood out. They also discuss how this move aligns with trends across college football and what fans should take from the initial report.

Mitch Harper sits down with BYU defensive line coach Sione Po'uha for an in-depth conversation about the Cougar defense. They discuss the development of the defensive front, key players to watch this season, and how the unit is preparing for Big 12 competition.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland take a look around the conference in this week's CFB scoreboard check-in.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the BYU basketball program's newly released conference schedule, highlighting tough stretches and the matchups they're most looking forward to.

Earlier this week, Deion Sanders and Kalani Sitake shared their thoughts on tonight's game during their weekly media availabilities.

BYU football hits the road for the Big 12 season opener in Boulder.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview this afternoon's game between BYU and ECU. Enjoy exclusive conversations with Weylin Lapuaho, Evan Johnson, Will Ferrin and hooper Rob Wright. Towards the end of the show, Mitch and Kyle share stats to watch, players to watch, bold predictions and score predictions for tonight's game.

Score predictions for BYU’s matchup against East Carolina.

The latest on key stats, players to watch, and bold predictions for BYU vs. East Carolina.

Kyle Ireland talks with kicker Will Ferrin heading into East Carolina. 

Mitch Harper sits down with Baylor transfer guard Rob Wright as BYU Basketball gears up for the season.

In this weeks Cougar Tales, BYU Basketball announces promotions for assistant coaches and shares ticket details for the upcoming games against UNC and Wisconsin.

Get an inside look at East Carolina with insider Stephen Igoe as we break down BYU’s upcoming opponent.

The breakdown what’s trending up and down for BYU Football as the team prepares for its first road test of 2025.

BYU starting cornerback Evan Johnson talks with Kyle Ireland ahead of the East Carolina matchup.

Time for a Week 4 College Football Scoreboard rundown.

Mitch Harper talks with Offensive lineman Weylin Lapuaho looking into BYU's matchup against East Carolina.

Hear what coaches have had to say ahead of BYU's last non-confrence game against East Carolina.

BYU football hits the road for its first away game of the season, traveling east to face East Carolina.

It’s a loaded edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland as the guys cover everything from football bye week notes to basketball buzz with just five weeks to go until the team begins its most anticipated season yet.

Mitch Harper, Kyle Ireland and Producer Nate Slack wrap up the show with their final thoughts headed into next week.