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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 Football Player Availability Report For West Virginia Week

The initial availability report for BYU as they get set to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers.
11 months ago

Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders Apologizes To BYU For Derogatory Chants

Colorado's head man apologized for the chants during Saturday's football game.
11 months ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For West Virginia Game

The weekly depth chart for BYU football.
11 months ago

Colorado Chancellor, AD Apologize To BYU For Offensive Chants During Football Game

Colorado issues a statement for the offensive chants that took place during the BYU football game.
11 months ago

Takeaways From BYU Football’s Big 12 Road Win At Colorado

Takeaways from BYU's big win at Colorado.
11 months ago

No. 25 BYU’s Defense Stiffens, Forces Turnover To Seal Gutsy Win Over Colorado

The BYU Cougars trailed for the first time in 2025 but overcame adversity to stay undefeated with a thrilling 24-21 road win over the Colorado Buffaloes.
11 months ago

BYU vs. Colorado: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

BYU opens up Big 12 play at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
12 months ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Five Matchups

The weekly Big 12 predictions.
12 months ago

BYU Football’s First Big 12 Player Availability Report Released

Big 12 programs are required in conference games to release player availability reports entering a league matchup.
12 months ago

BYU Basketball’s Big 12 Schedule Set For 2025-26 Season

The much-anticipated season of BYU basketball is around the corner.
12 months ago

Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Utah Slides, BYU Climbing

The weekly installment of Big 12 football power rankings.
12 months ago

Five Things We Learned From Kalani Sitake For BYU/Colorado Week

BYU vs. Colorado looks to be a big matchup in the Big 12 Conference.
12 months ago

BYU Basketball Lands Commitment From Timpview’s Will Openshaw

BYU lands a commitment from Timpview's Will Openshaw.
12 months ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From Lehi’s Devaughn Eka

Another Lehi prospect commits to BYU football.
12 months ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Colorado Game

BYU gears up to take on the Colorado Buffaloes.
12 months ago

Instant Takeaways From BYU’s Dominant Win At East Carolina

Takeaways from BYU's win to improve to 3-0 in the 2025 season.
12 months ago

BYU Defense Controls East Carolina In Road Win

The BYU defense once again proved it can be one of the best in the country while decimating East Carolina in a 34-13 win.
12 months ago

BYU vs. East Carolina: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

BYU is out on the East Coast for a showdown against the Pirates.
12 months ago

BYU’s Bachmeier Brothers Bring Music And Joy To Senior Living Home

Feel good story from BYU's star quarterback and his wide receiver brother.
12 months ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Four Matchups

The weekly Big 12 picks from our insiders
12 months ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For East Carolina Game

The third depth chart of the season for BYU football.
12 months ago

BYU Football Prepares For First Road Game Of Season At East Carolina

Cougs are gearing for up for a two timezone trip to take on East Carolina.
12 months ago

Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Utah, Texas Tech Set For Showdown

Big week ahead in the Big 12 Conference.
12 months ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Three Matchups

Week three in a different league.
1 year ago