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Mitch Harper

About

Mitch Harper has been a BYU Cougars Insider for sports.ksl.com since 2019, he is the host of a daily show called, Cougar Tracks on YouTube and KSL NewsRadio, the legacy home of the BYU Cougars.

Harper is also a co-host for Cougar Sports Saturday and the Big 12 Football show on KSL NewsRadio, “First & 12.”

Mitch has been a credentialed member on the BYU beat since 2014.

Harper provides coverage, intel, and analysis to all KSL Sports platforms (sports.ksl.com, KSL NewsRadio, KSL Sports Zone, KSL 5 TV).

Expertise

  • BYU Football
  • BYU Basketball
  • Big 12 Conference
  • BYU Recruiting
  • Transfer Portal

Career Highlights

  • Covering BYU’s transition into the Big 12 Conference
  • On-location coverage during BYU football’s 2020 season, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Covered 117 BYU football games in the press box since the 2014 season.
  • Four Men’s NCAA Tournaments (2021 in the Indianapolis Bubble, 2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Six Bowl Games (Las Vegas, Famous Idaho Potato, Boca Raton, Independence, New Mexico, Alamo)
  • Longform podcast A Century of Cougar Football, documenting 100 years of BYU football

BYU, Utah Move Up In Final AP Top 25 Of 2025 College Football Season

The final poll of the 2025 college football season.
8 months ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Heart Of League Play

The latest power rankings entering week four of league play.
8 months ago

Takeaways From BYU’s 84-71 Setback At Texas Tech

BYU basketball's 13-game win streak comes to an end in Lubbock.
8 months ago

No. 11 BYU Falls At No. 15 Texas Tech, Ending 13-Game Win Streak

BYU's win streak comes to an end in West Texas.
8 months ago

No. 11 BYU vs. No. 15 Texas Tech: Three Thoughts Entering Top-15 Clash

Cougars are gearing up for a big game in West Texas.
8 months ago

BYU Football Lands Former Oregon, Orem High Tight End

A local tight end is on his way back home to Utah County.
8 months ago

No. 11 BYU Holds Off Upset-Minded TCU To Extend Win Streak

BYU basketball extends its win streak to 13 games after defeating physical TCU.
8 months ago

BYU Basketball’s Abdullah Ahmed Out For TCU Game

BYU will be without backup center Abdullah Ahmed on Wednesday night.
8 months ago

Jimmer Fredette To Have BYU Jersey Retired At Marriott Center

BYU legend Jimmer Fredette will have his jersey retired.
8 months ago

BYU Football Lands No. 1 LB Transfer Cade Uluave

Uluave is the No. 1 linebacker in the transfer portal.
8 months ago

BYU Football Lands Three Offensive Linemen From Transfer Portal

BYU added reinforcements in the trenches out of the transfer portal.
8 months ago

BYU’s Richie Saunders Earns Big 12 Recognition After Dominant Week

Saunders earned Big 12 Player of the Week after a week that included career highs in points and rebounds.
8 months ago

BYU Drops, Utah State Jumps In To AP Top 25 Basketball Rankings

Two local teams are in this week's AP Top 25 rankings.
8 months ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Elite Teams At Top

The latest power rankings entering week three of league play.
8 months ago

AJ Dybantsa Gives Thoughts On First BYU-Utah Rivalry Experience

BYU's star freshman experienced the rivalry game for the first time.
8 months ago

BYU Basketball Takeaways From Rivalry Win At Utah

BYU earned its first win at the Huntsman Center since November of 2021.
8 months ago

BYU Football Lands USC Transfer Walker Lyons

BYU's second transfer portal commitment.
8 months ago

BYU Football Star LJ Martin Returning For 2026 Season

BYU's star running back is returning in 2026.
8 months ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From Oregon Transfer WR

BYU's first transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle.
8 months ago

Bobby Hurley Shares Humorous Takeaway After No. 9 BYU Crushes ASU

Hurley had some jokes after the loss to BYU.
8 months ago

BYU Football Hires Former SUU Head Coach Demario Warren To Staff

Former Southern Utah head coach, Boise State assistant is joining BYU football staff.
8 months ago

BYU Football Promoting Kelly Poppinga To Defensive Coordinator

Kalani Sitake keeps his defensive coordinator internal by promoting a coach very familiar with the BYU program.
8 months ago

BYU Basketball Availability Report For Arizona State Game

BYU takes on Arizona State on Wednesday night.
8 months ago

Isaiah Glasker Announces Return To BYU For Senior Season

BYU retains one of its star players, Isaiah Glasker.
8 months ago