Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack present a special "Best Of" edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, featuring top interviews from the past few weeks with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, athletic director Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and new BYU football commit Blake Wong. They also revisit some of the show's best discussions, including the *College Football 27* video game, the NBA's attempt to manufacture an AJ Dybantsa–Darryn Peterson rivalry, and whether BYU should consider playing a football game outside the United States.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack deliver a packed Cougar Sports Saturday, reacting to AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, the emerging rivalry with Darryn Peterson, and Richie Saunders heading to Memphis, while also breaking down BYU football’s recent recruiting misses, early 2027 commitments, and the Cougars’ strong placement in Phil Steele’s Top 40. They look ahead to year three under Kevin Young, discuss whether Bruce Branch III could extend BYU’s streak of top‑10 NBA picks, debate the NCAA’s proposed five‑year eligibility rule, draft their favorite BYU players for EA Sports College Football 27, analyze the game’s player ratings, and preview the biggest storylines entering Big 12 Media Days.

The Big 12 Conference held a league game in Ireland last year and is holding another league game in London this season. Is that an idea BYU should entertain if approached by the Big 12?

It's hard to believe, but Big 12 football Media Days are under the corner. What are the key storylines entering the two-day event? Also, did the lack of a preseason media poll give the bump in recognition that the league was hoping for?

The ratings for College Football 27 players is out. How do BYU players stack up?

With EA Sports College Football 27 coming out next week, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack drafted their favorite BYU football players to play in the history of the game. Do you agree with their selections?

The Cougars received a high ranking in the Preseason Top 40 from Phil Steele.

BYU basketball has produced top-10 picks in each of the past two NBA drafts. The Cougars join Duke as the only programs to do that since Kevin Young was hired. Could Bruce Branch III be the next in the line to keep the streak alive?

The NCAA is set to approve five years of eligibility in five years. Is it good or bad for BYU athletics?

The first year under BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young saw the Cougars reach the Sweet 16. Last year, it was an early exit. What's next in year three? He gave a hint with national radio host Jim Rome.

Sizing up the commitments in BYU's class of 2027 before entering July.

BYU football missed out on Davis High star Bode Sparrow and QB recruit Brody Rudnicki. Should we be concerned about BYU's 2027 recruiting class? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give the lowdown in Coverage Check.

Former Big 12 and high school foes AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson went No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA draft. Will there be a rivalry between these two in the league? Also, Richie Saunders is off to Grind City with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Was BYU's investment into AJ validated with him going No. 1? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss.

In this week's Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack cover a packed day in BYU sports. They break down the dismissal of the Parker Kingston case, react to Brett McMurphy ranking Kalani Sitake as the Big 12’s top coach, and dive into the fallout from Brendan Sorsby’s departure from Texas Tech. The guys also recap a massive recruiting weekend for BYU football, preview the NBA Draft for AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders, and analyze Kevin Young’s early summer updates for BYU basketball. Plus, conversations with Jake Wahlin and freshman guard Brooks Bahr round out a loaded show.

Texas standout Brooks Bahr joins the program after a highly‑touted prep career and a church mission. Mitch Harper dives into how he’s feeling physically and mentally as he returns to basketball and looks to make an impact in his first season at BYU.

Jake Wahlin originally committed to BYU before flipping to Utah and later transferring to Clemson. In this conversation with Mitch Harper, he explains the twists in his path and what ultimately brought him back to Provo for his final season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go head‑to‑head in Drafting the Y, choosing their top four former BYU players who excelled at the professional level and debating which Cougar had the best pro résumé.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down Kevin Young’s comments on BYU’s summer plans and his perspective on the narrative surrounding last year’s team, including how those ideas shape this season’s roster‑building strategy.

As BYU basketball launches summer practices, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what they’re seeing from the roster and examine the biggest insights from Kevin Young’s conversation with the media.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their predictions for where AJ Dybantsa will be selected in the NBA Draft and discuss whether Richie Saunders will hear his name called this year.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down a huge weekend of official visits for BYU football and what the Cougars hope to accomplish with a loaded group of prospects on campus.

After a Big 12 decision shut the door on Brendan Sorsby’s 2024 season, the quarterback and Texas Tech parted ways. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack unpack the fallout and share their biggest takeaways from the entire ordeal.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to Brett McMurphy of On3 ranking BYU’s Kalani Sitake as the top coach in the Big 12, sharing whether they agree and what stood out from the rest of McMurphy’s list.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the fallout from the dismissal of Parker Kingston’s case, discussing how it affects his future in football and what the next chapter might hold.

Mitch Harper interviews veteran attorney and KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas for insight into the dismissal of the Parker Kingston case and the legal implications surrounding it.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack tackle a packed week in Cougar sports, from the ongoing Brendan Sorsby eligibility saga and Texas Tech’s role in the controversy to their updated Top 7 Big 12 quarterbacks. They revisit Collin Cowherd’s old BYU–Team USA comparison, break down early storylines for BYU hoops and the new Big 12 schedule matrix, and debate whether BYU should explore alternatives to Nike as Utah parts ways with Under Armour. The guys also spotlight Bruce Branch III and Ben Barton in Cougar Tales, draft Kalani Sitake’s top career wins, and close with injury updates on defensive backs Faletau Satuala and Jonathan Kabeya.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into reports of injuries for members of the BYU secondary, Faletau Satuala and Jonathan Kabeya.

In this week's Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take a look back at Kalani Sitake's top wins of his career as they each pick their top four.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss Bruce Branch III and national champion Ben Barton in this week's edition of Cougar Tales.

In light of Utah reportedly moving on from Under Armor after this upcoming year, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about whether or not they think BYU should explore an alternative to Nike as the Cougars' contract with the brand is set to expire after this year.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their takeaways from the Big 12 schedule matrix for the 2026-27 basketball season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take a look at the BYU hoops team as they gear up for practice next week.

Collin Cowherd compared Team USA Soccer to BYU 10 years ago. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack revisit his comments to see if they hold true today.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their top 7 Big 12 quarterbacks and give their reasons behind each.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss what the Big 12 should do when it comes to Texas Tech and their treatment of Brendan Sorsby, now that state attorney generals are starting to weigh in.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to the never ending rollercoaster surrounding Brendan Sorsby and his eligibility for the 2026 season.

In this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with Mitch Harper and Nate Slack, the guys break down the proposed Protect College Sports Act, debate BYU's place in a potential college football Super League, and share exclusive interviews from the Big 12 Spring Meetings with Kalani Sitake, Liz Darger, Scott Draper, and Brian Thornton. Plus, hear from BYU offensive lineman Joe Brown, get the latest Cougar Tales updates, check out this week's Drafting the Y, preview College Football 27, and find out which BYU games rank among the most expensive tickets in college football this season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the most expensive college football tickets this season and reveal how many BYU games landed in the top 10.

Mitch Harper sits down with Big 12 Chief Basketball Officer Brian Thornton for an exclusive conversation covering scheduling, NBA Draft prospects, and more from the conference.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the upcoming release of College Football 27, set to launch in early July.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack draft their favorite BYU football game day T-shirts, narrowing down a collection of 20 designs to their top eight picks.

Nate Slack and Mitch Harper bring you the latest BYU news and notes, including updates on Cougar basketball and football recruiting.

Mitch Harper sits down with Big 12 Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper to discuss the latest developments across conference football.

Catch part two of Mitch Harper's conversation with Kalani Sitake as the BYU head coach shares his outlook for the 2026 season.

Hear part one of Mitch Harper's exclusive conversation with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake as the Cougars prepare to contend for another Big 12 championship.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU sophomore offensive lineman Joe Brown to discuss his development and preparations for the upcoming season.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU Athletics' Liz Darger at the Big 12 Spring Meetings in Frisco, Texas, to discuss the latest developments within the athletic department.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack debate whether BYU would earn a spot in a hypothetical college sports Super League if the power conferences split again.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the proposed bipartisan Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for the future of college athletics.

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with hosts Mtich Harper and Nate Slack. The guys breakdown the Big 12 Spring Meetings and play conversations Mitch had with BYU AD Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and hoops coach Kevin Young.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack wrap up the show hitting on some final notes about the football and summer calendars and the 2026 game day shirt.

Mitch Harper caught up with the head coach of the BYU basketball team to get a late spring udpate.

In this week's edition of Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go back and forth picking which Big 12 teams they'd like to see permamently on BYU football's schedule.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about how they would like a  non-conference schedule to be constructed for BYU football.

Mitch Harper spoke with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark at the Big 12 Spring Meetings

Part 2 of 2: Mitch Harper caught up with BYU athletic director Brian Santiago earlier this week in Frisco, Texas, to get his thoughts on the state of the program and the key conversations unfolding at the Big 12 Spring Meetings.

Part 1 of 2: Mitch Harper caught up with BYU athletic director Brian Santiago earlier this week in Frisco, Texas, to get his thoughts on the state of the program and the key conversations unfolding at the Big 12 Spring Meetings.

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire didn’t hold back, calling out Steve Sarkisian and Texas after Sark hinted the Longhorns could win the Big 12 while playing their 2s and 3s. McGuire publicly challenged Texas to open the season with a Week 1 matchup.

ESPN reported earlier this week that BYU head coach Kevin Young is in talks with the Chicago Bulls about their head‑coaching vacancy. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether there’s any real concern and if fans should expect this kind of interest every offseason.

Brett Yormark was asked about the Big 12’s access to the College Football Playoff, and he used the moment to highlight the disrespect he felt BYU faced last season. He made it clear he expects that narrative to change this year.

Big 12 coaches unanimously voiced their support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff during this week’s Big 12 Meetings in Frisco, Texas. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what that means for the league and the sport.

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday as Mitch Harper and Nate Slack breakdown the latest from BYU football and basketball.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss their feelings on the latest regarding the 24-team playoff

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about BYU's latest commitment and a big-time player who has BYU in his final four.

In this week's Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go back and forth picking which teams they'd like to see BYU schedule non-conference games with.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack touch on baseball, fan fests, and football camps in this week's Cougar Tales.

Athlon Sports' annual college football preview features anonymous commentary on BYU football entering the 2026 season. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the anonymous quotes.

The NCAA could be voting in June for new guidelines on eligibility. That would be 5 seasons in 5 years. Would that be a good thing for BYU? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break it down.

Former BYU football star Bronson Kaufusi spoke to Mitch Harper and Nate Slack about the second year of the Charity of Champions event that will take place on June 27 at Corner Canyon High School.

BYU basketball continues to search for a center for next season. Some of the prospects who have been linked to BYU have chosen other programs, is it time to panic? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts.

How big of a question mark is the wide receiver for BYU next season? Also, what other positions could be areas of concern?

BYU wide receiver Cody Hagen has medically retired from football. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts on BYU's receiver unit moving forward after this move.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack kick off a new era of Cougar Sports Saturday.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the latest scheduling announcements and reports for BYU basketball's non-conference slate

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack breakdown the best football trips for BYU football fans in 2026.

In this week's edition of Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take turns drafting one BYU football player from the past that they would like to add to this year's squad.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack hit on the news of Will Ferrin being waived by the Jets and BYU Baseball's homestand against Kansas.

Former Utah head coach Ron McBride gave a strong endorsement of the BYU program and quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down their expectations for Bachmeier in 2026.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with On3 about his conversations with Penn State. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down Sitake's comments.

Former BYU quarterback announced he is retiring from football after three years in the NFL.

College Football media are worried that a potential 24-team College Football Playoff would ruin the regular season. Overreaction or fair? Time for a coverage check.

Former BYU basketball star Richie Saunders went through the NBA draft combine in Chicago. Kevin young provided an update.

Nate Slack officially takes the chair as co-host of Cougar Sports Saturday on KSL NewsRadio with Mitch Harper. The guys open up the new era and also discuss AJ Dybantsa at the NBA draft combine.

In this week’s edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss their preferred landing spots for AJ Dybantsa ahead of the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery. The guys also dive into the return of an in-state basketball rivalry over the next two seasons and debate whether bringing the matchup back is the right move for both programs. Later in the show, Mitch and Nate break down the post-spring Big 12 Conference power rankings from KSL Sports and react to the American Football Coaches Association supporting a 24-team college football playoff. The show wraps up with a look at BYU Cougars football’s 2026 road schedule, a conversation with a four-star defensive line commit, and a discussion about BYU football player geography.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down BYU football’s road schedule now that tickets are available, and discuss which away game should be at the top of fans’ travel lists this fall.

Week two of this brand new segment features Mitch Harper and Nate Slack drafting their dream renovations for LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack run down the list of noteable accomplishments and marks made by BYU programs and athletes during this edition of Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their takes on the American Football Coaches Association’s endorsement of a move to a 24-team college football playoff.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about whether or not fans should be wary of preseason expectations that have been placed on this year's football team.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack evaluate the KSL Sports team's post-spring Big 12 power rankings.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their opinions on the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 teams to 76 and whether or not they think it was a good decision.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the revival of an in-state rivalry on the hardwood set to return over the next two seasons — and share their thoughts on whether bringing the matchup back is the right move.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the history of the four BYU players who have been picked in the NBA Draft Lottery.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the most likely landing spots for former Cougar AJ Dybantsa to get drafted to and share where their preferred places would be.

A local hospital gives insight into just how serious BYU RB Sione Moa's injury was. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their thoughts on the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack roll out a new segment "Drafting the Y" this weeks discussion is their favorite BYU Football Helmets. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the Big 12 Conference landing a new private capital deal. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their opinions on the changes in Cougar Club season ticket purchases.