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What a bombshell story that was. USC and UCLA to the Big Ten Conference. We knew the sport was shifting to two conferences, but now it's clear as day.

It's the SEC and Big Ten's world. So what does BYU's next home, the Big 12 Conference do?

It's time to pounce.

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BYU basketball's newest signee, Noah Waterman, joined Mitch Harper on the Cougar Tracks podcast to discuss his path to Provo. 

In this episode, Mitch also gets into the Big 12 hiring Brett Yormark as the new commissioner of the conference. What does this mean for the league moving forward?

Plus, a pair of football commits in 2023 and Jaren Hall is receiving some well-deserved NFL draft buzz.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to preview the 2022 season, his seventh leading the program.

Other topics on this episode of Cougar Tracks include Jan Jorgensen being hired as a defensive analyst, Mory Bamba commits to BYU, and BYU's bowl situation for the final year of Independence.

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BYU football running back coach Harvey Unga enters his third season leading the ball carriers at his alma mater.

Mitch Harper caught up with Unga at Media Day to get insight into the room that will move forward without Tyler Allgeier.

Also, BYU AD Tom Holmoe shared his preference on what he wants from Big 12 divisions.

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Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte spoke with dozens of BYU football personnel at BYU Football Media Day.

The two share their takeaways from the event and what's next for BYU in the 2022 season.

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BYU football Media Day 2022 is in the books. Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte were in Provo throughout the day discussing all the latest from the final Independent era event.

They size up the comings and goings on the roster and other observations from Media Day.

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The final installment of BYU football Media Day as an Independent takes place on Wednesday. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives you a preview of what he's watching for down at the BYU Broadcasting Building.

BYU football had a prospect decommit over the weekend in Emmanuel Waller along with an official visitor in Simione Pale from California.

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BYU basketball picked up a big addition in Arkansas transfer Jaxson Robinson. The 6-foot-6 guard is an undergrad transfer. Mitch Harper broke down the move.

Plus, the Utah Jazz unveiled a new uniform identity. It got Mitch thinking, what are the best BYU football uniforms of all-time?

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Looking at BYU's history against the Big 12 Conference in both football and men's basketball.

The Cougars will be joining the Big 12 beginning in 2023.

BYU football picked up a new commitment in Leo Pulalasi, an athlete from Washington. 

Mark Pope and the BYU Basketball give us a glimpse into their approach to recruiting in the Big 12 era.

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The new Big 12 Conference will begin to take shape in 2023. BYU will be joined by UCF, Cincinnati, and Houston, who were all able to negotiate early exits from the AAC to join the Power Five conference on July 1, 2023.

KSL Sports' Mitch Harper discusses the impact of everyone joining at the same time. Also, what's the future revenue potential of the new Big 12.

When will Texas and Oklahoma leave the conference? Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione sound to pour over.

Plus, an interview with BYU associate athletic director Liz Darger discussing the Cougars' move to the Big 12 Conference.

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What are opposing coaches saying about BYU Football in 2022? Athlon Sports released its annual preview with some anonymous coach gossip on this year's BYU squad.

Plus, Kalani Sitake lost to Kyle Whittingham's team in golf earlier this week. Coming out of the Kidney Kars golf event, the topic of what Kalani can learn from Whitt in a transition to a Power 5 league was brought up.

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Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby concluded his final spring meetings as commish last week. He's preparing for retirement, but before he does that, he caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper. The two discussed the future of the conference and if BYU is ready or not in the league.

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This is a special edition of "BYU to the Big 12" that aired on KSL NewsRadio on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the conclusion of the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings.

BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location in Texas with Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Matt Baiamonte at Broadcast House in Salt Lake City.

Hear clips from Mitch's conversations with BYU AD Tom Holmoe, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, and what the next steps are for BYU and the conference.

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Day 2 of Big 12 Spring Business Meetings roll on in Texas. KSL Sports BYU reporter Mitch Harper caught up with BYU AD Tom Holmoe and SWA Liz Darger. Mitch shared some of his takeaways from those conversations and what he's seen from the Four Seasons.

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Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby recapped day one of the spring meetings with the assembled media at the Four Seasons in Irving, Texas.

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BYU took its seat at the Big 12 spring meetings in Irving, Texas. It is the first time BYU has participated in these meetings since being invited into the league last year.

KSL Sports' Mitch Harper is on location in Irving to cover the meetings this week in Texas. 

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Mitch Harper goes one-on-one with BYU basketball assistant coach Kahil Fennell to discuss his path to the Cougars and why BYU was the place for him.

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BYU basketball hired former Louisville assistant coach Kahil Fennell to replace Chris Burgess. Mitch Harper shared thoughts on the hire.

Also, BYU football kick times were announced. What do the kick times tell us?

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Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte celebrate the 100 days till BYU football returns.

The 2022 season kicks off against South Florida on September 3rd in Tampa. Mitch and Matt break down the storylines that have them intrigued heading into Kalani Sitake's seventh year as the head coach.

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With the BYU football season around the corner, BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his game-by-game score predictions for the upcoming 2022 BYU football schedule.

Also, BYU dropped the new gameday t-shirts for the final season of Independence. These might be the best gameday shirt ever.

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Each year there are always freshmen that make an impact on the BYU football team. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave 10 freshmen for BYU in 2022 that he believes could make an impact.

The returning production for BYU this fall gives reason to believe a special season could happen.

Could the SEC go to an SEC-Only Playoff? If that happened, what would that mean for the Big 12 and College Football?

BYU baseball gears up for the West Coast Conference Tournament.

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The new coach of the BYU Women's Basketball program is Burley, Idaho head coach Amber Whiting. Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the new hire and what it means for BYU women's hoops going forward.

Also, the Jimbo Fisher-Nick Saban feud was incredible. It got Mitch thinking, would Kalani Sitake ever have a rant like that, if so, what would cause it?

Mitch shares some thoughts on how to potentially fix the NIL Collective craziness.

BYU football's support staff sees another shake up as Director of Recruiting Jasen Ah You moves to an academic role.

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BYU basketball signee Braeden Moore hopped on Cougar Tracks to discuss why he signed with the Cougars and what life was like at Kanye West's Donda Academy.

Also, BYU football over/under projection from Bill Connelly is out. Is 8.5 too low for the Cougs?

Finally, TV and kickoff predictions for the first month of the season.

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The 2023 home opener against Tennessee is off for BYU football. Tennessee is pivoting towards playing Virginia in Nashville instead.

BYU will need at least one game in the non-conference added to its first schedule as a Big 12 member.

Also, members of the BYU football team hosted a one-of-a-kind camp for young athletes called "D1 Dream Camp." Linebacker Jackson Kaufusi discussed how the camp came together.

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The BYU/Utah State series on the football field takes a pause after the 2022 season. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the decision and what happens with BYU's future non-conference schedules.

Also, what happens with the Utah series going forward?

A pair of heralded recruits lock in their official visit dates and Mitch gives a recap of the Fan Fest in Farmington with sound from head coach Kalani Sitake.

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Former BYU linebacker and current Los Angeles Charger Kyle Van Noy is a big fan of the job Kalani Sitake is doing at his alma mater.

Exclusive sound from Van Noy discussing BYU football.

Also, the latest on BYU basketball with the assistant coach search, transfer portal prospects, and the future of NIL.

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BYU football landed a commitment from Springville QB Ryder Burton. Burton is a class of 2023 recruit. He now is added to BYU's QB pipeline heading into the Big 12 era.

What does that pipeline look like going forward? Mitch Harper breaks it down.

BYU basketball picked up a commitment from Rudi Williams out of Coastal Carolina. Mitch shared additional thoughts on Williams' commitment and also discussed the possibility of Antoine Davis from Detroit.

Baylor QB Gerry Bohanon reportedly had an interest in BYU. Does BYU need to add a Transfer Portal QB?

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BYU basketball picked up a transfer guard in Rudi Williams out of the Transfer Portal. The former Coastal Carolina and Kansas State guard hopped on with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte on Cougar Sports Saturday to discuss his commitment to the Cougars and why BYU was the right fit.

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The legacy home of the BYU Cougars, turned 100 years old on May 6th, 2022. BYU Insider and KSL NewsRadio host Mitch Harper shared his memories of KSL NewsRadio and the impact it has had on him and BYU sports.

BYU checked in at No. 9 in USA Today's Post-Spring Top 25 poll. Is that too high?

Arizona State OL Sione Veikoso transfers to BYU. What impact does this have on BYU's offensive line room?

American Fork edge rusher Hunter Clegg drops his Top 7 schools, BYU is in the mix.

FRIDAY FIVE: Mitch rolls out a new segment giving you the five guys he feels BYU needs to land in the class of 2023.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake shared his thoughts on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics. Is this a sustainable model? The new Big 12 members are expected to have a buyout from the AAC of between $17-$20 million. BYU Football returning missionaries, who could make an impact in 2022? Mitch runs down the list of RMs that are coming back in the spring, summer, and fall of this year.

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Former BYU football running back Tyler Allgeier is headed to the Atlanta Falcons. BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on Allgeier going to the ATL in the 2022 NFL Draft at pick No. 151. BYU football hired eight additional support staff moves that range from "Chief of Staff" to a new nutritionist role. All of this is to get ready for the Big 12 Conference.

Also, BYU basketball forward Seneca Knight has entered the Transfer Portal.

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The Big 12 Conference will have meetings next week to discuss the structure of the new league that includes BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, and Houston. Should there be divisions? How many conference games? Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper weighs in on those conversations.

BYU basketball concluded a visit with Coastal Carolina guard Rudi Williams, the latest on his recruitment. The Cougars are now hosting a prolific scorer from Detroit, Antoine Davis.

A way-too-early look at the top prospects from BYU for the 2023 NFL draft.

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BYU basketball continues to work on adding pieces to the 2022-23 roster. The Cougars hosted Coastal Carolina guard Rudi Williams for an official visit.

Mitch shares his thoughts on everything that has transpired for BYU this off-season and what's next for the Cougars in their roster construction.

BYU football, Mitch shares his top 11+1 players that stood out during spring practices.

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Could the Big 12 add more teams after Texas & Oklahoma officially leave the conference? One Big 12 head coach could see the league jumping to 14 teams after the Longhorns and Sooners leave. Who would BYU's new league home potentially target if they added new teams?

Also, the winners and losers of conference realignment. Over the past nine months, it's been a crazy time in college athletics, who's coming out in a better spot from the recent moves?

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BYU Football will take a different twist with its spring game this year. The Cougars will be hosting an Alumni Game of former BYU players, which includes head coach Kalani Sitake.

Mitch Harper breaks down the rosters and also shares some thoughts on BYU spring practices as they start to wrap up.

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The 2021-22 BYU basketball season has come to a close. BYU fell to Washington State in the NIT Quarterfinals, thus ending the year with a 24-11 record.

What are Mitch's takeaways from the season? He shared his thoughts.

Also, a look ahead to the offseason and what lies ahead with a look at the current roster and potential Transfer Portal and recruiting targets.

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BYU football added Gabe Jeudy-Lally out of the Transfer Portal from Vanderbilt. So what does that mean for the cornerbacks room this fall?

Mitch Harper breaks down the room based on what he's seen in spring and the incoming personnel.

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BYU football has reached the midway point of spring practices, with two weeks remaining.

BYU insider Mitch Harper shares the five things he's learned so far on this Cougar football team in 2022 from observing practices in Provo.

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BYU basketball has stepped it up in the NIT, looking like the team they appeared to be in November. What changed?

Mitch Harper breaks down his thoughts on the Cougs making a run in the NIT, and what's next with Washington State coming to Provo on Wednesday night.

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BYU women's basketball missed out on a golden opportunity in the 2022 Women's NCAA Tournament after falling to 11-seed Villanova in the opening round.

Mitch Harper shared his takeaways from the game and where BYU women's hoops go from here.

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Where BYU football fits in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 polls. Plus the entire episode of the January 14th edition of the Cougar Tracks Podcast that covers the Transfer Portal, College Football Playoff, and BYU basketball's loss to Gonzaga.

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The latest in the ever-evolving Transfer Portal. What direction does BYU go, if at all?

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The College Football Playoff expansion is held up by one conference. Who is it? Mitch Harper breaks it down and also notes how BYU finally has a voice at the Playoff negotiations.

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BYU basketball lost to Gonzaga, 110-84. It was a setback for the Cougars against a Gonzaga team that shot 69% from the field. Mitch Harper shared his takeaways.

Plus, the future of the BYU-Gonzaga series when BYU joins the Big 12.

Speaking of the Big 12, which league would be tougher to win? WCC or Big 12?

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BYU basketball defeats Saint Mary's 52-43 at the Marriott Center on January 8, 2022. 

Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the win courtside in Provo.

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With Baylor Romney entering the NCAA's Transfer Portal, what's the latest with the BYU football QB Room in 2022?

Also, Mitch Harper runs down the latest on players who are staying and those who are leaving for BYU Football in 2022.

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The 2022 BYU Football schedule will have 10 consecutive opponents before the first bye.

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The calendar has turned to 2022. 2021 is officially in the rearview mirror. With it, is the 2021 BYU Football season. What did we learn from this 10-3 team?

Looking back on the Cougars 2021 season and what we learned.

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BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake spoke with Mitch Harper the day before the Independence Bowl against UAB. Hear from the coach of the Cougars.

Also, Mitch gives his score prediction from Shreveport.

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The players to watch from the 2021 Independence Bowl between BYU and UAB.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte broke it down during a special edition preview on KSL NewsRadio.

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Getting to know Weber HIgh's do-it-all star Cannon DeVries and why he chose BYU Football.

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Getting to know Orem High OL Vae Soifua and why he chose BYU football.

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Pine View High (St. George) offensive lineman joined Mitch Harper to discuss why he is signing with BYU football.

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Getting to know Richfield's Kaden Chidester and why BYU football is the place for him.

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BYU football DB/LB Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for his weekly interview during the 2021 season to discuss the new contract extension for head coach Kalani Sitake.

The guys also discussed the Independence Bowl, what is taking place in bowl prep, the bowl swag, navigating finals, and more.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake and athletic director Tom Holmoe address the media after the new, unprecedented contract extension that Sitake received keeping him at BYU through 2027.

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No. 12 BYU suffered a tough overtime loss at UVU. Mitch Harper shares takeaways from the game and how the Cougars proceed going forward.

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Where will BYU football go bowling? Mitch Harper weighs in with some takes on the Cougars' bowl situation.

Also, he shares thoughts on the Coaching Carousel moves that have been wild in the sport of college football, and how Kalani Sitake fits in all of it.

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Mitch Harper was at No. 13 BYU's win over the USC Trojans. He shared some of his late night thoughts from Los Angeles.

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This Saturday will mark the fourth time BYU and USC have ever met on the gridiron. The previous three meetings have included some notable moments and teams.

Mitch Harper has attended all three of the previous meetings and will be in Los Angeles for No. 13 BYU vs. USC this Saturday. He looks back on the series and shares his favorite memories.

Also, Mitch breaks down BYU's path to a New Year's Six bowl game.

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BYU defensive back/linebacker Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for his weekly conversation discussing the latest with Cougar Football.

The guys discussed the win at Georgia Southern, previewed USC, reflected on Chaz's experience being recruited by the Trojans, and in honor of Thanksgiving, what they are thankful for.

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It wasn't pretty, but BYU football took down Georgia Southern 34-17 in Statesboro, Georgia. Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday producer Dallen Graff broke down the game and shared their thoughts.

Also, the guys were at the BYU basketball game. The Cougar Cagers are now 4-0 on the season. First time in the Mark Pope era.

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BYU versus Georgia Southern kicks off on Saturday, November 20 at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. 

Mitch Harper gives a preview of the game with keys to victory plus a score prediction.

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BYU DB/LB Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for his weekly segment on the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

The guys discussed Chaz's rehab back from injury along with the Coaching Carousel rumors surrounding BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

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BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope addressed the media after the Cougars crushed No. 12 Oregon 81-49 in the PK Invitational.

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The hosts of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte along with producer Dallen Graff discuss BYU's 81-49 victory over No. 12 Oregon in Portland.

BYU lands a statement victory in a season that has the makings to be pretty special.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the Washington Huskies coaching search. 

Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the speculation. Should BYU fans be concerned?

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BYU football LB/DB Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for the weekly chat on Cougar Tracks. With the team off this week, the guys discussed a variety of topics from the bye week, NIL opportunities with Built Bar, Honor Code, recruiting and more.

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National Signing Day was a big success for BYU basketball as the Cougars landed a signature from Farmington's Collin Chandler.

Chandler announced his commitment in front of classmates at the main gym at Farmington High.

Mitch Harper then caught up with Chandler one-on-one to discuss his commitment to BYU.

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Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday producer Dallen Graff react to BYU Basketball's 69-59 victory over Cleveland State.

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BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope joined Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to preview the third season of his tenure as head coach.

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BYU basketball guard Alex Barcello is back for his third and final year with the Cougars. He has big goals in his final year in Mark Pope's program.

Barcello spoke with Mitch Harper on leadership, the talent on this year's team, and the motivation to get back to the NCAA Tournament.

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BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner talks with Mitch Harper about fashion, daredevil stunts, the NBA players he studies, and his growing leadership role heading into his second year with the Cougars.

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BYU Basketball grad transfer Te'Jon Lucas describes how practices with Mark Pope are compared to his previous stops. Also, the chemistry between him and Alex Barcello, and more.

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BYU Basketball assistant coach Chris Burgess joined Mitch Harper to discuss the Cougars frontcourt and the potential they have for the 2021-22 season.

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BYU Women's Basketball star guard Shaylee Gonzales is the preseason WCC Player of the Year pick. She embraces the high expectations. She joined Mitch Harper to discuss her upcoming sophomore year along with the NIL opportunities she's received in this new era of college athletics.

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BYU Women's Basketball Forward Lauren Gustin joined Mitch Harper for a one-on-one discussion of the upcoming BYU Women's Basketball season. She broke down what she's looking to improve in her game and how far this team can go in 2021-22.

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BYU Women's Basketball star guard Paisley Harding gets one more year in her BYU career after a free year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She's looking to capitalize in her final year by leading the team to a deep run in March.

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BYU Basketball forward/center Atiki Ally Atiki joined Mitch Harper to preview his first season with the Cougar hoops program.

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Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball freshman forward/center Fouss Traore. Traore grew up in Mali, played high school ball at Wasatch Academy, then signed with BYU.

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BYU Basketball freshman guard Trey Stewart chats with Mitch Harper to discuss his path to BYU, why he followed Coach Pope from UVU to BYU and more.

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Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to BYU's 59-14 win over Idaho State on Senior Day.

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Former five-star offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia announced he is transferring from Oregon to BYU football.

Family was a big driver for Kingsley to pick the Cougars.

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BYU football LB/DB Chaz Ah You joins Mitch Harper for his weekly appearance on the Cougar Tracks Podcast on KSLsports.com.

The guys discussed what Chaz saw from the wild and crazy Virginia game, the College Football Playoff rankings, Drop 8, and more.

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BYU football earned a No. 15 ranking from the College Football Playoff ranking. What does the ranking mean, and does BYU have a chance at a New Year's Six bowl?

Also, this week is Senior Day. Mitch breaks down the list of BYU's senior class plus the COVID-19 Juniors.

Finally, with FCS games here, it's an opportunity for young guys to make a name for themselves. Here are some under-the-radar guys to watch.

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No. 25 BYU takes down the Virginia Cavaliers in Provo, 66-49. In the return of Bronco Mendenhall.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from the game, and what this means for BYU moving forward.

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BYU defensive back/linebacker Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for his weekly visit on Cougar Tracks to discuss the win over Washington State.

He also discussed Halloween, is he much of a Halloween guy, favorite candy, and stories from Team Karaoke nights.

Then with Bronco Mendenhall coming into town, Chaz reflects on his memories of being recruited by Mendenhall to BYU.

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Bronco Mendenhall makes his return back to Provo. No. 25 BYU hosts the Virginia Cavaliers this Saturday in Provo with Mendenhall and 11 of his staffers returning to BYU for the first time since 2015.

How should BYU fans react to Mendenhall returning? Should they give him an ovation?

Also, how good is this BYU football team? Mitch Harper weighs in with his thoughts.

Finally, BYU AD Glen Tuckett passed away at the age of 93 on Monday. He was a legendary figure in BYU athletics history.

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Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down BYU's 21-19 win over the Washington State Cougars from Pullman.

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BYU football LB/DB Chaz Ah You stops by for his weekly interview with Mitch Harper on the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

The guys recap the week that was at Baylor. The hospitality that was shown but then the need to bounce back and regain the physicality that's been missing.

A lookahead to the Washington State game.

Ah You also talks the NBA as the season gets underway along with the True Blue Heroes program that is an important piece to the BYU Football program.

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BYU football lost to Baylor 38-24 in Waco. The Cougars struggled against the physicality of the Baylor Bears. KSL 5 TV's Jeremiah Jensen was on location in Waco with Mitch Harper. The two recapped the game and how BYU moves forward from here.

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Baylor Play-by-Play voice John Morris joined Mitch Harper to preview today's game between BYU and Baylor on the banks of the Brazos in Waco.

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BYU linebacker Chaz Ah You joined Mitch Harper for his weekly conversation on Cougar Tracks.

This week the guys discussed adversity. BYU lost to Boise State last week, how will the Cougs respond?

They have a tough matchup this week against the Baylor Bears from the Big 12 Conference. It's a road game for the Cougars, so it begs the question, what's some of Chaz's favorite road venues he has played in?

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BYU vs. Baylor have only met twice, but it has the potential to be a special series when BYU officially joins the Big 12 Conference in 2023. 

Mitch Harper weighed in on the potential of the series. Also, key storylines in this Saturday's game between the No. 19 Cougars and Bears.

The latest on injuries and key players to watch from Baylor.

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BYU Advancement Vice President Keith Vorkink was appointed into his role during the spring of 2020.

He has seen an incredible shift in college athletics during his time, which now includes BYU's move to the Big 12 Conference.

Vice President Vorkink sat down with Mitch Harper to discuss the move to the Big 12, his background, and what BYU will have to do moving forward to succeed in big time college athletics.

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BYU squandered an opportunity to be in the Playoff conversation with the loss to Boise State.

Now BYU looks to bounce back after the setback. What went wrong in the loss to Boise State? Mitch Harper breaks it down.

Also, the Cougars are doing damage on the recruiting trail with the pickup of Aisea Moa from Weber High School.

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BYU football defensive back/linebacker Chaz Ah You joins Mitch Harper every week on the Cougar Tracks Podcast to discuss football, life, and everything in between.

The two discussed BYU's win over Utah State, the family culture in the BYU football program, some of Chaz's favorite things along with a preview of this Saturday's game against Boise State.

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The big storyline for BYU football heading into their game against Boise State is the quarterback situation. Who is going to play, Jaren Hall, Baylor Romney, or Jacob Conover?

Then Mitch gets into the future of Big 12 expansion. Should the league add programs like Boise State to the conference?

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Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday producer Dallen Graff were in Logan for BYU's 34-20 win over the Utah State Aggies.

The two share what they saw and what they expect going forward for this BYU team.

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CBS Sports sideline reporter Jenny Dell joined Mitch Harper on Cougar Tracks to preview tonight's game between BYU and Utah State.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

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