Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

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. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their thoughts on the expectations for incoming 5 star recruit Bruce Branch III 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether or not any other Cougar Basketball players aside from AJ Dybantsa will be taken in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive deep into BYU footballs depth chart for the upcoming season. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their thoughts on whether or not the NCAA should bring back a post-spring tranfer portal window. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss BYU's football future following Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal. 

After AJ Dybantsa declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, where would Mitch Harper like to see the BYU star selected? He shared the destinations that would be the best fit.

Mitch Harper shared his instant reaction to BYU football linebacker Jack Kelly being selected by the New York Giants in the 6th round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

When one NFL Draft nears a conclusion, it's time to start looking at the next one. Mitch Harper shared the players who he believes are the top NFL prospects from BYU for the 2027 NFL Draft.

BYU picked up a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams. Mitch shared his thoughts on that commitment and the work BYU is putting in for the class of 2027.

Through 10 years under head coach Kalani Sitake, Mitch Harper dives into the NFL Draft picks out of BYU.

Mitch Harper was joined by former BYU basketball and NBA center Eric Mika to discuss the top priorities for roster construction moving forward for year three under head coach Kevin Young.

This past week was graduation at Brigham Young University, one of the former BYU student-athletes who graduate in the class of 2026 is the winningest quarterback in BYU history, Max Hall.

The 2026 NFL Draft has experienced a growing trend of older players. One NFL General Manager finds that to be a bad thing. Is it good for BYU players?

BYU basketball picked up a commitment from TCU transfer Adam Stewart on Saturday. He has a connection to head coach Kevin Young. Mitch Harper hit on that and the latest with the 2026-27 roster.

BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. Mitch Harper discussed the legacy that Dybantsa leaves with the BYU basketball program and where he will go in the NBA draft.

In this edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk transfer portal additions for BYU hoops, the return of star point guard Rob Wright, and share their thoughts on how the hoops' roster is coming together. Catch commentary from Bear Bachmeier, Raider Damuni, Bruce Mitchell, and Faletau Satuala. Also learn where ESPN has BYU football ranked in its way-too-early Top 25 Poll and what basketball player Nate Pickens feels the team was lacking this season.

Star safety Faletau Satuala talks about his decision to run it back with BYU this year and if he ever flirted with the idea of testing the transfer portal waters.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU center Bruce Mitchell during spring camp and talked about goals and expectations Bruce has for himself heading into his senior season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share whether or not they agree with ESPN putting BYU at No. 12 in their way-too-early Top 25. THe two also share where they would put the Cougars and discuss where BYU's opponents also found themselves in the list.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier throwing a laser in the first pitch at a BYU baseball game and a video of Bear and his brother Tiger singing karaoke at a Hawaiian restaurant in Provo earlier this week.

Mitch Harper had an interview with BYU football's Raider Damuni after a spring practice. Hear how Raider feels he fits in the new defense under new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga.

BYU star football player Bear Bachmeier talks about whether or not he entertained the idea of entering the transfer portal this winter.

Hear Cougar signal caller Bear Bachmeier talk about his many nicknames as well as what he feels the team accomplished during spring practices.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their takes on a proposal from the NCAA to limit players to five years of eligibility in five seasons and whether or not they think this is a good move.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to comments made by senior guard Nate Pickens made on a podcast with Trevin Knell and Dawson Baker about where he felt last year's team fell short.

The roster is still being constructed, but Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts on how Kevin Young and staff are putting this year's basketball roster together and who they want to see the Cougars add next.