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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

No. 11 BYU vs. UCF: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

BYU looks to close out the 2025 regular season on a high note.
9 months ago

Weather Forecast For BYU/UCF Game From KSL

The weather outlook for Saturday morning at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
9 months ago

No. 9 BYU vs. Dayton: Three Thoughts Entering ESPN Events Championship

BYU looks to win the ESPN Events Invitational crown tonight against Dayton.
9 months ago

Takeaways From No. 9 BYU’s 72-62 Thanksgiving Win Over Miami

The takeaways from BYU's win over Miami.
9 months ago

BYU Guard Kennard Davis Jr. Returns To Lineup For Miami Game

BYU starting guard returns to the lineup after a two-game suspension.
9 months ago

No. 9 BYU vs. Miami: Three Thoughts Entering Thanksgiving Day Matchup

Enjoy Thanksgiving with some BYU hoops.
9 months ago

BYU Football Availability Report For UCF Week

A key name on BYU's availability report for UCF week is wide receiver Chase Roberts.
9 months ago

BYU Football To Recognize 18 Players On Senior Day Against UCF

Senior day festivities will take place this Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
10 months ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For UCF Game

The weekly depth chart for BYU football as the Cougars prepare to face the UCF Knights on Senior Day.
10 months ago

Cincinnati AD Issues Apology To BYU, Latter-day Saints For Derogatory Chants

Cincinnati issued an apology to BYU and the Church.
10 months ago

LJ Martin Reaches 1,000 Rushing Yards For First Time In BYU Career

The junior running back is putting up huge numbers.
10 months ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Set For BYU’s Regular Season Finale Against UCF

Breakfast with the Cougars for Senior Day.
10 months ago

Instant Takeaways After No. 11 BYU Football Downs Cincinnati

BYU improves to 10-1 overall on the season. Instant takeaways from the win at Nippert Stadium.
10 months ago

College Gameday Crew Give Predictions For BYU/Cincinnati Game

ESPN's pregame show gave their picks for BYU's showdown against Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium.
10 months ago

Dave Portnoy Showed His Support For BYU At Cincy’s Big Noon Kickoff

"Provo Dave" strikes again.
10 months ago

No. 11 BYU vs. Cincinnati: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

Score prediction for today's big game in the Queen City.
10 months ago

BYU Football Player Availability Report For Cincinnati Week

Who's in, who's out for BYU at Cincinnati?
10 months ago

BYU’s Kennard Davis Jr. Cited For DUI, Possession Of Marijuana

The police report for BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. arrest.
10 months ago

Predicting Where BYU, Utah Land In Third College Football Playoff Rankings

Where will BYU and Utah land in the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings?
10 months ago

BYU Basketball Drops In AP Top 25 Before Another Ranked Matchup

After a loss to the UConn Huskies in Boston, BYU took a slight step backward in this week's national AP Top 25.
10 months ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Piling Up Wins In Nonconference

The third installment of Big 12 Basketball power rankings for the 2025-26 season.
10 months ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Cincinnati Game

The weekly depth chart for BYU football as the Cougars prepare to face Cincinnati in the Queen City.
10 months ago

Big Noon Kickoff Will Be On Location For Another BYU Game

Another national pregame show will be involved with a BYU football game.
10 months ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Revealed For BYU’s Road Game At Cincinnati

Vampire Cougs are heading out East.
10 months ago