Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

All things BYU sports - Cougar football, basketball and more, plus commentary on other sports both amateur and professional.

Episodes

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    February 1, 2025

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU basketball @ UCF

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview today's game between BYU and UCF. Both teams are in the bubble and need to win today to improve the odds of them receiving a bid to play in the NCAA Tournament next month.

    Listen as Mitch and Matt each share a key stat for the matchup, players to watch, bold predictions and score predictions. They also caught up with BYU sharp-shooter Trevin Knell to talk about what has been working well for this team the last two weeks.

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    January 25, 2025

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - January 25, 2025

    Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from January 25, 2025. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the way-too-early rankings for BYU football in 2025, the big win for BYU basketball over Colorado on Tuesday night, preview tonight's matchup against Cincinnati, and have great conversations with 4-star football commit McKay Madsen, former BYU/NBA player Travis Hansen, BYU radio analyst Mark Durrant, and linebacker Jack Kelly who just announced his return for 2025.

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    January 18, 2025

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - January 18, 2025

    Catch the loaded Cougar Sports Saturday with breakdown of the BYU-Oklahoma State game, Utah preview and the full conversations with Richie Saunders, Keanu Tanuvasa, Jake Toolson and Chris Burgess.

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    January 18, 2025

    Score predictions for BYU basketball at Utah

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte give their score predictions for the first of (at least) two basketball games between BYU and Utah this season.

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    January 18, 2025

    Key stats, players to watch, bold predictions for the first BYU - Utah basketball game of 2025

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into a key stat, player to watch and bold prediction for tonight's rivalry game.

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    January 18, 2025

    Midseason check-in with BYU assistant coach Chris Burgess

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU asst coach Chris Burgess after practice earlier this week. Hear what he has to say about his move back to BYU and how he feels about the team's performance tough mid-January.

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    January 18, 2025

    Former guard Jake Toolson shares his thoughts on this year's BYU basketball team and tonight's game against Utah

    Matt Baiamonte spoke with former BYU guard Jake Toolson about what he's seen from this year's squad and how he expects tonight's game at Utah to play out.

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    January 18, 2025

    Keanu Tanuvasa explains his decision to transfer to BYU

    Mitch Harper caught up with transfer defensive lineman Keanu Tanuvasa to talk about his move from Salt Lake to Provo.

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    January 18, 2025

    Breaking down the BYU - Utah matchup at the Huntsman Center

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into tonight's game in Salt Lake City.

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    January 18, 2025

    Previewing the rivalry game with BYU guard Richie Saunders

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU guard Richie Saunders. Hear what he has to say about his hot play as of late and his take on tonight's rivalry game.

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    January 18, 2025

    Which BYU player needs to have a star performance against Utah?

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about which players need to step up for BYU to come out of the Huntsman Center with a win.

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    January 18, 2025

    BYU bounces back from losing streak with a 16-point win over Oklahoma State

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the Oklahoma State game and talk current trends for this BYU basketball team, including players, lineups, stats, and more.

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    December 28, 2024

    Extended Pregame Coverage for the Alamo Bowl: No. 17 BYU vs No. 23 Colorado

    Join Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for extended pregame coverage for the 2024 Alamo Bowl.

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    December 28, 2024

    Alamo Bowl score predictions for BYU vs Colorado

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their score predictions for the final BYU game of the 2024 season.

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    December 28, 2024

    Alamo Bowl: Key stats, players to watch, bold predictions for No. 17 BYU vs No. 23 Colorado

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their key stats, players to watch and bold predictions for tonight's matchup between BYU and Colorado.

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    December 28, 2024

    Conversation with OC Aaron Roderick & discussing the offensive improvements for BYU from 2023 to 2024

    Mitch Harper had the chance to talk with BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick earlier this week in San Antonio. Later, Mitch and Matt Baiamonte assign a grade to the offense and talk about where that side of the ball improved from last year.

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    December 28, 2024

    Winter check-in with BYU AD Tom Holmoe from San Antonio

    Mitch Harper caught up with BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe from San Antonio earlier this week.

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    December 28, 2024

    Dishing out end-of-season awards for the 2024 BYU football team

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share who they think was BYU football's MVP, most improved player and newcomer of the year.

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    December 28, 2024

    Top 5: The last five times BYU played a top three Heisman finalist

    Producer Nate Slack joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte with this week's top 5 list: the last five times that BYU played a top three finalist for the Heisman trophy.

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    December 28, 2024

    Conversation with BYU deputy athletic director Brian Santiago

    Mitch Harper caughtup with BYU deputy AD Brian Santiago in San Antonio earlier this week and talked about recent success in football and basketball, and talked about what lies ahead for BYU athletics.

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    December 28, 2024

    BYU football gets some big news for its roster in 2025

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the announcement from BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts, who has decided to return for his senior year. They also discuss recent transfer portal additions and provide an update on players who have entered the portal.

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    December 28, 2024

    Commentary from BYU coaches and players leading up to tonight's bowl game

    Hear what BYU coaches and players had to say about facing Colorado tonight in the Alamo Bowl.

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    December 28, 2024

    Previewing No. 17 BYU vs No. 23 Colorado in the Alamo Bowl

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte begin previewing tonight's bowl between BYU and Colorado.

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    December 21, 2024

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 21, 2024

    This week on Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the first few games of the 12-team CFP format, transfer portal activity from BYU football, welcome Utah tight end transfer Carsen Ryan to the show, take a look back at the non-conference showings for BYU hoops, share their Top 5 Christmas wishlist items for BYU athletics in 2025, and have conversations with Colorado insider Brian Howell, BYU passing game coordinator/WR coach Fesi Sitake and safety Raider Damuni.

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    December 21, 2024

    BYU safety Raider Damuni looking forward to the challenge the Colorado offense presents

    Mitch Harper spoke with Cougar safety Raider Damuni after practice earlier this week. Hear what Raider has to say about facing one of the most exciting offenses in the country.

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    December 21, 2024

    Bowl week conversation with passing game coordinator/WR coach Fesi Sitake

    Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU's passing game coordinator and wide receiver coach Fesi Sitake after practice earlier this week to get an update from the offensive side of the ball.

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    December 21, 2024

    Alamo Bowl preview with Colorado insider Brian Howell

    Mitch Harper previews next week's game against Colorado with Buffs' insider Brian Howell.

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    December 21, 2024

    40th anniversary of the 1984 Holiday Bowl between BYU and Michigan

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the 1984 Holiday Bowl on the 40th anniversary of the game.

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    December 21, 2024

    Our Christmas wish list for BYU football & basketball in 2025

    In place of a Top 5 this week, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they would most like to have happen for BYU football/basketball in 2025.

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    December 21, 2024

    What we learned about BYU basketball from the non-conference games

    After sharing Christmas traditions, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte note what they learned about the BYU basketball team after completiing the non-conference schedule.

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    December 21, 2024

    Early Takeaways from the College Football Playoff: Rethinking selection and scheduling

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their feelings about the 12-team playoff, the teams that were selected, how teams are selected, and what changes they'd like to see in scheduling going forward.

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    December 21, 2024

    Tight end Carsen Ryan joins the show to talk about his decision to transfer to BYU from Utah

    New Cougar tight end Carsen Ryan joins the show live to discuss his decision to transfer from Utah to BYU after starting his college career at UCLA.

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    December 21, 2024

    Reacting to the first two games of the 12-team College Football Playoff format

    Mitch Harper responds to the reactions and building narrative after Indiana's big loss to Notre Dame and SMU's first-half struggles at Penn State.

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    December 14, 2024

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 14, 2024

    Don't miss the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 14, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dissect the committment and signing from AJ Dybantsa for BYU basketball and what it means for the program going forward, as well as more bowl talk, transfer portal insight and more.

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    December 14, 2024

    BYU football transfer portal update

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte provide an update on the transfer portal situation for BYU football.

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    December 14, 2024

    Top 5: The best recruit pick-ups in BYU Athletics history

    This week's Top 5 is a little different as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their list of the five best recruting wins in BYU athletics history.

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    December 14, 2024

    Kalani Sitake signs long-term contract extension with BYU football

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the long-term contract extension for BYU's head coach Kalani Sitake and what it means for the football program going forward.

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    December 14, 2024

    Q&A with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young following AJ Dybantsa's signing

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte speak with Kevin Young following the news of Dybantsa's signing.

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    December 14, 2024

    Breaking down the recruiting bump for BYU basketball under Kevin Young

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte analyze the recruiting trend for BYU basketball under new head coach Kevin Young.

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    December 14, 2024

    No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU on ESPN's First Take

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about how big the signing of top prospect AJ Dybantsa is for the BYU basketball program.

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    December 7, 2024

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 7, 2024

    Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 7, 2024 as Mitch Harper, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack break down the criticism of the College Football Playoff commtitee, BYU's upcoming bowl bid, Bronco Mendenhall and Jason Beck returning to coach at neighboring programs, and more.

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    December 7, 2024

    BYU basketball struggles on both ends of the court in 19-point loss at Providence

    Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack share their takeaways from BYU's setback at Providence. 

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    December 7, 2024

    Reacting to Utah State hiring Bronco Mendenhall and Utah hiring Jason beck

    Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack react to the big news that broke this week of former BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaving his Alma Mater New Mexico to take the head coaching job at Utah State, and former BYU quarterback and quarterback coach Jason Beck being hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Utes.

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    December 7, 2024

    Top 5: Five Big 12 schools with the most all-time wins

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte battle in this week's Top 5, naming the five Big 12 schools with the most all-time wins.

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    December 7, 2024

    The first transfer portal departures for BYU football in the 2025 portal cycle

    Mitch Harper discusses the first transfer portal departures for BYU: Kody Epps, Micah Harper, Miles Davis, Jackson Bowers.

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    December 7, 2024

    National Signing Day recap with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

    Mitch Harper caught up with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake on National Signing Day earlier this week. 

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    December 7, 2024

    Live check-in from the Big 12 Championship in Arlington, Texas

    Matt Baiamonte calls in live from the Big 12 Championship to share his thoughts on the game and overall environment of the Arizona State - Iowa State game.

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    December 7, 2024

    What we learned from BYU football's early signing day

    Mitch Harper recaps National Signing Day for BYU football, including the top players who signed at BYU, a last-minute flip and names of players that could make an impact in 2025.

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    December 7, 2024

    Breaking down the First Team All-Big 12 Conference performers from BYU football in 2024

    Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack share their thoughts on the BYU players that were named to the all-conference First Team, as well as those who should've been included but wasn't.

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    December 7, 2024

    Frustration builds with the College Football Playoff in year one of 12-team playoff

    Mitch Harper discusses the growing frustration around the country with the CFP as logos and brands are receiving more credit than resumes. Hear sound from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee and Kansas State head coahc Chris Klieman.

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    November 30, 2024

    Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - November 30, 2024

    Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte from November 30, 2024.

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    November 30, 2024

    Score predictions for No. 19 BYU football vs Houston

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their score predictions for the BYU Houston game.

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    November 30, 2024

    Key stats, players to watch, bold predictions for No. 19 BYU football vs Houston

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their key stats, players to watch, bold predictions for BYU vs Houston.

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    November 30, 2024

    BYU WR/PR Parker Kingston talks about finishing the season on a high note

    Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU receiver and punt returner Parker Kingston following practice earlier this week.

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    November 30, 2024

    Top 5: The five times in the Kalani era where BYU football had two 100-yard receivers in the same game

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte race to identify the five games where BYU had two 100-yard receivers in the same game for this week's Top 5 battle.

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    November 30, 2024

    Conversation with Houston HC Willie Fritz from Big 12 Media Days

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte spoke with Houston head coach Willie Fritz at Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas earlier this year. Listen to that conversation here.

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    November 30, 2024

    Senior DB Jakob Robinson talks about what he'll remember from his time at BYU and goals the team still has for this year

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte met with Jakob Robinson earlier this week to talk about playing in his final game at Lavell Edwards Stadium and reflect on the season up to this point.

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    November 30, 2024

    Taking a look at the games around the Big 12 Conference this weekend

    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about this weekend's Big 12 games and any impact they have on the BYU Cougars.

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