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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

  • Launching Cougar Tracks into a daily, multimedia program on KSL platforms
  • Covering BYU’s transition into the Big 12 Conference
  • On-location coverage during BYU football’s 2020 season, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Covered 120 BYU football games in the press box since the 2014 season. (As of September 2026)
  • 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)
  • Long-form podcast A Century of Cougar Football, documenting 100 years of BYU football

Takeaways From No. 10 BYU’s Win Over Pacific

Takeaways from BYU's blowout victory over Pacific.
10 months ago

BYU’s AJ Dybantsa Earns National Player Of The Week Award

AJ Dybantsa impressed at Madison Square Garden and it led to a National Player of the Week honor.
10 months ago

Injury Update On BYU QB Bear Bachmeier Entering Pop-Tarts Bowl

The latest on BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
11 months ago

Social Media Reacts To BYU’s Buzzer-Beater Win Over Clemson

The social media reactions poured in as BYU basketball took down Clemson in Madison Square Garden.
11 months ago

BYU’s AJ Dybantsa Puts Together Memorable Performance At Madison Square Garden

BYU's star freshman was elite in the win over Clemson.
11 months ago

Rob Wright III Hits Buzzer-Beater To Lift No. 10 BYU Over Clemson At MSG

Game winner at the Mecca for BYU's Rob Wright III.
11 months ago

Social Media Took Off After BYU’s College Football Playoff Snub

The reactions poured in.
11 months ago

BYU Football To Face Georgia Tech At 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl

BYU is going to Orlando to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
11 months ago

BYU Officially Left Out Of College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff field is set and BYU is left out.
11 months ago

Instant Takeaways From No. 11 BYU’s Blowout Big 12 Championship Loss To No. 4 Texas Tech

ARLINGTON, Texas – BYU football was crushed by Texas Tech once again. This time, it was in the Big 12 Football Championship Game in front of a sold-out crowd that was around 70% Texas Tech fans. BYU put up a fight early, but it wasn’t enough to hang with the Red Raiders, who won their first […]
11 months ago

No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech: Big 12 Championship Preview Plus Score Prediction

Championship Saturday is here!
11 months ago

Dave Portnoy Gives Bonus Food Review Before BYU’s Big 12 Championship Game

Provo Dave is at it again, supporting BYU.
11 months ago

BYU’s Kalani Sitake, LJ Martin, Bear Bachmeier Win Big 12 Football Awards

BYU was well-represented in the Big 12 football awards.
11 months ago

BYU Football Availability Report Entering Big 12 Championship Game

Who's in and who's out for BYU against Texas Tech?
11 months ago

BYU Football Depth Chart For Big 12 Title Against Texas Tech

The weekly depth chart for BYU football as the Cougars prepare for the Big 12 Championship Game.
11 months ago

Where Does BYU Football’s 2026 Recruiting Class Stand?

National Signing Day is here.
11 months ago

Kalani Sitake Extension Proves His BYU Football Passion Is Unmatched

Kalani Sitake continues to show his authentic passion for BYU.
11 months ago

Social Media Takes Off After Kalani Sitake Signs Contract Extension With BYU

Social media had that motion after Kalani Sitake signed his contract extension.
11 months ago

Kalani Sitake Officially Signs New Long-Term Extension With BYU Football

Kalani Sitake staying at BYU. He made it official.
11 months ago

Kalani Sitake Reportedly Intends To Stay With BYU Football Program

Kalani Sitake staying at BYU.
11 months ago

Crumbl CEO ‘Gets To Work’ On Keeping BYU’s Kalani Sitake Away From Penn State

The idea of Kalani Sitake leaving for Penn State has BYU donors fired up.
11 months ago

BYU’s Kalani Sitake Addresses Reported Penn State Interest

BYU coach Kalani Sitake addressed the reported interest from Penn State.
11 months ago

Instant Takeaways From No. 11 BYU’s Win Over UCF

BYU closes out the regular season on a high note.
11 months ago

BYU Football Honored Four Underclassmen During Senior Day 2025

Four notable underclassmen were recognized during BYU's Senior Day festivities.
11 months ago