Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack are gearing up for a massive clash between two top-10 teams as No. 8 BYU prepares to take on No. 2 Notre Dame! Join the guys for a jam-packed, three-hour preview breaking down everything you need to know before kickoff.

Mitch and Nate set the stage for this heavyweight showdown with exclusive interviews featuring Legend Glasker, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Pete Thamel, Matt Baiamonte, Demario Warren, Kendal Wall, and an ND insider. Plus, hear from BYU head coach Kalani Sitake at his press conference and get the latest injury report ahead of game day.

The guys dive into what BYU can exploit against Notre Dame, revisit the biggest wins in BYU history with Drafting the Y, and break down the players to watch, key stats, and bold predictions in Three-And-Out.

And, of course, it all leads to Score Predictions: Call Your Shot. Who’s picking the Cougars, and who’s ready to put a score on the board?

Three hours of interviews, analysis, history, and predictions as Mitch Harper and Nate Slack get you ready for maybe the biggest game in BYU's history.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack call their shots and give their score predictions for BYU Notre Dame.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack continue breaking down today’s top-10 showdown between BYU and Notre Dame with Three-And-Out, featuring key stats, players to watch, and bold predictions ahead of the big game.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share where they think BYU may have the inside track against Notre Dame.

In this week's edition of Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share what they believe to be BYU's biggest wins all-time.

BYU takes down Iowa State 24-10, and Cougar Sports Saturday breaks down what powered the win and what comes next. Can the Cougars keep their Big 12 title hopes alive with LJ Martin sidelined for 4–6 weeks? We evaluate the running backs, hear postgame reaction from Kalani Sitake and Therrian Alexander, and check in around the conference.

Then, attention turns to BYU–Notre Dame: the injury outlook, the best traditions from both programs, and whether College GameDay should come to Provo. Plus, we catch up on BYU basketball following Marriott Madness and look ahead to Friday’s exhibition against Nebraska.

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Is there a College Gameday curse? Who should be the celebrity guest picker?

Looking at who will be out for the Notre Dame Game

Listen in as Nate and Mitch talk about the Best Traditions between BYU and Notre Dame programs.

AJ Dybantsa NBA debut in preseason. BYU basketball will have an exhibition game against Nebraska this Friday. Marriott Madness took place earlier this week.

Talking about the upcoming Notre Dame game; kicking off at 1:30 against Stanford on NBC Networks like KSL 5 TV

Listen as Mitch and Nate break down post game interviews with Coack Kalani Sitake and Cornerback Therrian Alexander III. What went well in the game, what do we need to improve before Notre Dame next week?

Join Nate and Mitch as they take a look at the upcoming games this week. How is BYU stacking up in the Big12? How will they look against Notre Dame next week? Tune in as we get the insiders' perspective.

Can BYU still win a Big 12 title with LJ Martin out for 4-6 weeks? Did you see enough from the running backs on Friday night against Iowa State? Listen as Nate breaks down what we saw from last night's game.

BYU Defeats Iowa State 24-10. Nate breaks down what it took to get that victory over Iowa State

Catch what BYU head coach Kalani Sitake had to say during BYU's bye week.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack call their shot, predicting the final score for BYU versus Utah Tech.

In three-and-out, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack each share a key stat to the game, players on each team to watch, and bold predictions for the Cougars' season opener.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss which players may be limited for BYU football due to injury/recovery in this afternoon's game against Utah Tech.

In this edition of Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack each share their four favorite parts of the gameday experience at BYU football games.

Isaiah Glasker named to the "Herbie All-Defense Team"

BYU basketball hires assistant coach Patrick Mutombo ... former NBA champion coach with the Denver Nuggets

Game day is here, lets break down the BYU depth chart. We got 'AND's and 'OR's on the chart, we'll introduce you to new and returning players on this episode of Cougar Sports Saturday

 BYU Junior Wide Receiver Jojo Phillips talks with KSL about the upcoming season

Rod Zundel joins KSL to talk about bold predictions for this year's game against Utah Tech

We look at the past week in the Big12 and beyond. Who are our picks for Big12 champ? Listen to find out.

Nate had the chance to interview Nusi Taumoepeau, new transfer to BYU.

What things need to happen for you to view BYU v Utah Tech as a success?

IT'S THE 2026 OPENER

Biggest storylines / Things to watch
What things do you want to see from BYU vs an FCS team
Probably the last time a season opener comes in September

CFB Week 0!

While we don't have any BYU games this week, we have a lot to look forward to until September 5th, where BYU plays Utah Tech. We look at the games we have seen in the Big12, how BYU will shape up after Fall Camp 2026, changes in the BYU athletic department, and looking at the rising stars of BYU Football. 

Listen as Mitch and Nate talk about their bold takes of the year. Could a BYU player win Freshman of the Year? Will BYU CLEAN OUT Notre Dame? New uniforms? Will BYU host a Playoff Game? Listen as we look forward to the coming season.

BYU Plays Utah Tech, September 5; but Utah Tech plays tonight against FCS No. 1 Montana State ... are you that big of a football nut that you will be watching?

What are you thoughts on games between Power 4s and FCS teams?

Mitch and Nate duke it out, looking into the archives to see what season opener had the best BYU showing.

Mitch and Nate give their thoughts on :

Week Zero -- TCU/UNC (10-15 FINAL)

Thoughts on Monster/Big 12 patch

Big 12 makes rule for pro athletes to not come back to college

Jaxon Kohler latest

Mitch had the opportunity to interview new BYU Wide Receiver and transfer from Oregon, Kyler Kasper.

Listen in as Nate and Mitch talk about their picks for the top 10 best players on the BYU Football team as we enter the 2026 Football season.

Who are the players that improved their stock coming out of camp? Listen as Mitch and Nate give insights on the rising stars on the BYU Football team.

Fall Camp is a wrap! Game week is almost here. What did we learn from BYU football fall camp?

Brett McMurphy's quote from a "BYU SOURCE"

Brian Santiago no longer oversees BYU Football. He remains the Athletic Director. Is this the future of college sports or a sign of divide within BYU's Athletic Department? Listen as Mitch and Nate talk about the future of BYU Football and what this change means for the program.

WIth college football kicking off next Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share the storylines they find most intruiging and which teams they're looking forward to watching this season outside of BYU.

Mitch Harper caught up with the Cougars' offensive line coach TJ Woods after practice earlier this week. You can catch that full conversation here.

For this week's Drafting the Y segment, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack pick the best quarterbacks in the Kalani Sitake era.

BYU recently announced pregame, in-game and other gameday experiences Cougar fans can purchase for the 2026 season. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into what those all are here.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about the renovations BYU announced that are coming to Lavell Edwards Stadium in 2026 and 2027.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU tight end coach Kevin Gilbride after practice earlier this week.

Earlier this week during media interviews, BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga shared an opinion that sacks are the most overrated stat in football, and that 19 points per game allowed is all he really cares about. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about why they do or don't agree with K-Pop before giving their expectations for this year's defensive unit.

For the first time since 1985, BYU has cracked the preseason Top-15 in the AP Poll. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether or not that ranking is too low, as well as what they believe the Big 12 needs to do in 2026 to deserve more respect nationally.

Following the commitment of Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their proejcted starting five for the Cougars as the season is just a couple of months away.

FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - August 15, 2026

Final Thoughts Before Closing Out the Show

BYU, Utah or Utah State? Poll Shows Where College Football Fans Stand in Utah

BYU TE Roger Saleapaga Provides Update from Fall Camp

Drafting the Y: Items the Cougar Club should give/offer to donors 

Cougar Tracks: Mory Bamba Shines with the Jets & Kalani Sitake and Staff Visits Parker Kingston's Sister in Hospital

Reaction to  Commentary from Coaches and Players Following BYU football Fall Camp Scrimmage No. 1

Get to Know New Assistant BYU QB Coach Tyler Hughes

Reggie Frischknecht Live After the Scrimmage

AP Top 25 Comes Out on Monday: Where Will BYU Land

BYU vs. Everybody: The Narrative Driving Fall Camp Buzz

BYU hires Deputy AD Marc Hill from Kentucky

Addressing the Kalani Sitake / Brian Santiago Rumors

FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - August 8, 2026

Previewing BYU football with Matt Baiamonte of the BYU Sports Network

BYU football players in the NFL preseason

Drafting the Y: Best ways to speed up the final weeks before kickoff

Cougar Tales: Slovis Shines, Wall Joins Dolphins, Dybantsa's 2K Rating

Fesi Sitake talks BYU receivers on Week 1 of Fall Camp

BYU basketball officially signs Jakub Urbaniak

Will Bear Bachmeier have fewer rushing attempts in 2026?

BYU checks in at 15 in the preseason Coaches Poll

Is another round of conference realignment on the horizon?

What to expect from the BYU defense in Year 1 of defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga

BYU football opens up fall camp

Fall camp is almost here, and Mitch Harper and Nate Slack get you ready for the start of the 2026 BYU football season. The guys discuss the Cougars' biggest goals for fall camp, break down key personnel updates and position group rankings, and share insights from conversations with BYU coaches and players at the annual Media Golf Classic. Plus, they react to a major court ruling involving Class of 2022 athletes, discuss the arrest of linebacker Ephraim Asiata, catch up with linebackers Cade Uluave and offensive tackle Andrew Gentry, explore what's next for Taysom Hill, draft BYU's all-time fall camp superstars, and wrap up with the game day moments they're most looking forward to this season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share the game day moments they're most excited to experience during the 2026 BYU football season, from pregame traditions and stadium atmosphere to the sights and sounds that make Saturdays in Provo special.

Mitch Harper had the chance to catch up with right tackle Andrew Gentry at the media golf classic earlier this week.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive deep into the archives for this week's Drafting the Y, as the guys select their all-time fall camp superstars of the past.

Taysom Hill's time in New Orleans has come to an end; what's next for the former BYU QB?

Mtich Harper and Nate Slack preview fall camp and rank BYU football's position groups. Get to know more about this year's football team.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack touch on some personnel notes as fall camp is set to begin next week, talking about players who are still banged up and when they could return to action.

Nate Slack had the chance to catch up with Cal transfer and senior linebacker Cade Uluave. Hear what he has to say about why he transferred to BYU, what he worked on over the offseason, and what he expects to accomplish this season.