Cougar Nation
Cougar Nation is a postgame reaction from the most recent BYU football game. Listen every Monday throughout the fall from 6-7 p.m. MT as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the game’s key plays and take calls from listeners. It’s all on the legacy home of the BYU Cougars, KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM/1160 AM, and on KSLsports.com.
Episodes
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Best of Cougar Nation - January 20, 2025
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from January 20, 2025 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss BYU's 1-point loss in OT before they look ahead at BYU's upcoming games against Colorado and Cincinnati.
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Looking ahead to BYU basketball at Colorado and versus Cincinnati
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take a look at tomorrow night's contest between BYU and Colorado in Boulder and Saturday's revenge game against Cincinnati in the Marriott Center.
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What’s trending up and down for BYU basketball after 2-4 start in Big 12 play
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte gauge where things are trending for BYU basketball after 17 games.
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QOTD: Who needs to be the guy BYU basketball turns to at the end of games?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share who they think needs to have the ball at the end of games moving forward.
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Takeaways from BYU basketball’s overtime at Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from BYU’s OT loss in the Huntsman Center on Saturday night.
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Best of Cougar Nation - January 13, 2025
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from January 13, 2025 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap last week’s losses for BYU basketball before looking ahead to this week’s matchups.
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Looking ahead to BYU basketball's games against Oklahoma State and Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take a look at tomorrow night's contest between BYU and Oklahoma State in the Marriott Center and Saturday's rivalry game against Utah at the Huntsman center.
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Trending up and down for BYU basketball in mid-January
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte gauge where things are trending for BYU basketball at the midway point of the season.
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What does BYU basketball need to do to snap its three-game losing streak?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they think needs to happen for BYU to find its groove and break its losing streak.
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Takeaways from BYU basketball's setbacks to Texas Tech and TCU
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from both of BYU's losses from last week.
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Best of Cougar Nation - January 6, 2025
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from January 6, 2025 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take a look back at the 2024 BYU football season capped by the bowl win over Colorado.
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Looking ahead to BYU football in 2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss Chase Roberts with a listener and talk about the upcoming offseason for BYU football.
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Things trending up and down for BYU football heading into the offseason
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls from two listeners before getting to the things they see are trending up and down for BYU football.
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How will you remember the 2024 BYU football team?
Mitch Harper, Matt Baiamonte and a listener talk about how they will remember this year's BYU football season.
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Takeaways from the 2024 BYU football season
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte reflect on the 2024 season and share their biggest takeaways from the Cougars' 11-win year.
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Best of Cougar Nation - December 16, 2024
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the AJ Dybantsa signing and what's trending up and down for BYU football in this week's edition of Cougar Nation.
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What's trending up & down for BYU leading up to the Alamo Bowl vs Colorado
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what is trending up and down for them regarding BYU football as we're now 12 days away from the season finale vs Colorado.
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A deep dive into the non-conference schedule, injuries, and ceiling for BYU basketball
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Cougars' non-conference schedule, injuries the team has been battling through and the heights BYU basketball can reach under Kevin Young.
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Takeaways from BYU basketball signing No. 1 recruit AJ Dybansta
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the AJ Dybansta signing and what it means for the BYU basketball program.
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Best of Cougar Nation - December 9, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from December 9, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the Cougars' invite to the Alamo Bowl to play Colorado.
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Cougar Nation's mixed feelings: A season of wins, but November leaves a bitter taste
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls from listeners who chime in on the bowl game, and bowl games as a whole, and talk about how this season feels like a loss because of what the Cougars were on track to achieve heading into the final three games of the season.
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Do college football bowl games still matter in 2024?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte debate back and forth over whether or not it matters how BYU performs in its bowl against Colorado.
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Is a bowl game against another Big 12 team a disappointing end to the 2024 BYU football season?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls from listeners and sound off on whether or not the bowl matchup is a disappointing way to end the BYU football season and if the game even matters at all.
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Reacting to the announced matchup between BYU and Colorado in the 2024 Alamo Bowl
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the the announcement of BYU and Colorado facing each other in this year's Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
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Best of Cougar Nation - December 2, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from December 2, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from the BYU Houston game and give an overview on the 2024 BYU football season.
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Taking an early look at BYU's bowl game and the offseason
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the 2024-25 postseason as well as things BYU needs to accomplish this offseason.
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Trending up & down for BYU football following its 2024 regular season finale
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they feel is trending up and trending down for BYU football as it awaits its bowl invitation.
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What word would you use to describe BYU football's 10-win season in 2024?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss what word they would use to describe this BYU football season.
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Takeaways from BYU's final regular season football game of 2024 versus Houston
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their biggest takeaways from the Cougars' final regular season game of the 2024 football season.
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Best of Cougar Nation - November 25, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from November 25, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap BYU's second setback of the season to Arizona State.
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Would you want to see a BYU vs Arizona State rematch in the Big 12 championship?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss their experience in Tempe at the BYU vs Arizona State game and talk about what they hope to see from the Cougs this weekend against Houston.
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Things trending up and down for BYU football with one regular season game to go
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about what they think is trending up and trending down for the 9-2 BYU Cougars at this point of the season.
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Listeners voice their concerns after BYU football loses its second consecutive game
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take phone calls from listeners who are worried about the recent struggles and predictibility from BYU football.
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Key takeaways from BYU football's loss at No. 21 Arizona State
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what takeaways they had following BYU's tough loss in the desert of the weekend.
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Best of Cougar Nation - November 18, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from November 18, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte revisit BYU's first setback of the 2024 football season in a 17-13 loss against Kansas.
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An early look at Saturday's game between BYU and Arizona State
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their predictions for the upcoming game against ASU. They also talk about what needs to happen in order for BYU to get to the Big 12 Championship.
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Things trending up and down for BYU football after Week 12
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they believe is trending up and down after BYU suffered their first loss to Kansas. They break down the run game against Kansas and what BYU will need to do moving forward against Arizona State.
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What was the number one reason BYU lost to Kansas?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls and read texts about the question of the day. They talk about LJ Martin and Hinckley Ropati as key players going forward. They also talk about how Jake Retzlaff has played in the last two games.
Question of the day: What is the number one reason BYU lost to Kansas?
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Takeaways from BYU football's first loss of the season to Kansas
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways after BYU suffered their first loss against Kansas. They talk about the possible reasons for BYU's loss.
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Listener Reactions From BYU's Win At Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls and read texts regarding the question of the day. They play audio from Keelan Marion and talk about his kick return.
Question of the day: How do you feel after BYU's memorable rivalry win over Utah?
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BYU vs Utah: Play calls and question of the day
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk more about the BYU vs Utah game and the play calling. Mitch Harper gives an update on BYU injuries and takes more calls regarding the question of the day.
Question of the day: How do you feel after BYU's memorable rivalry win over Utah?
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Dishing Out Helmet Stickers From BYU's 22-21 Victory Over Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their top players from the BYU vs Utah game. They also take calls and read texts regarding the question of the day.
Question of the day: How do you feel after BYU's memorable rivalry game over Utah?
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Takeaways From BYU's Rivalry Win Over Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from the BYU game against Utah. They talk about the BYU win and how both teams played. Audio from Utah athletic director Mark Harlan is played.
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Best of Cougar Nation - November 4, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from November 4, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the game between No. 9 BYU and Utah this weekend.
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Mitch Harper & Matt Baiamonte preview the BYU vs Utah game and how coaches and players are feeling about the game
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the BYU vs Utah game. They discuss the environment, Jake Retzlaff and line ups of each team.
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Mitch Harper & Matt Baiamonte recap the last time BYU & Utah played and take calls regarding the question of the day
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the last time BYU and Utah played. They discuss how both teams have been playing and what fans can expect to see during this matchup. More calls are taken answering the question of the day. Question of the day: How confident are you that BYU will beat Utah this week?
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Question of the day: BYU vs Utah
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take more calls answering the question of the day. BYU and Utah fans seem confident BYU will win.
Question of the day: How confident do you feel that BYU will beat Utah?
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Preview of BYU vs Utah Game and Question of the Day
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take calls about the question of the day and preview the upcoming rivalry game.
Question of the day: How confident do you feel that BYU will beat Utah this week?
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Best of Cougar Nation - October 28, 2024
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take a look back at BYU's big win over UCF in Orlando and expectations for the Cougs heading into a bye week before playing in the rivalry game.
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Best of Cougar Nation - October 21, 2024
Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's miraculous comeback win over Oklahoma State on Friday night at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
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Mitch Harper breaks down BYU defense
Mitch Harper breaks down BYU defense against OSU and what they need to do in order to get the win against UCF. He also talks about what is to be expected this week against UCF.
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Trending Up & Down: BYU vs OSU
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what is trending up and down after the game against OSU. They break down Jake Retzlaff's game and improvement throughout the season.
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Mitch Harper Takes Calls and Reads Texts on the Question of the Day
Question of the Day: Do you feel more or less confident in BYU after the win against OSU?
Mitch Harper takes calls and reads texts about the question of the day and shares his thoughts about how BYU will do throughout the season.
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Takeaways: BYU vs OSU
Mitch Harper breaks down the game against Oklahoma state and shares his takeaways. He also talks about Cosmo and the environment at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
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Best of Cougar Nation - October 15, 2024
Catch the best of Cougar Nation from October 15, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the BYU - Arizona game.
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What the secret has been to BYU football's 6-0 start
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss what has allowed BYU to start the season so hot and be on target for a Big 12 Championship appearance.
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BYU safety Crew Wakley joins the show LIVE after practice
BYU safety Crew Wakley joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte live from the practice fields to discuss the Arizona game, preview the upcoming matchup with Oklahoma State, and share highlights from the season so far.
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Who has been the MVP for BYU football through the first half of the 2024 season?
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the MVPs for BYU at the midway point of the season and read texts from listeners.