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 Coach Kalani Sitake Stars In PSA To Slow Spread Of COVID-19

BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake is doing his part to send helpful reminders on slowing the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago

BYU Football Team Reports To Camp With Fresh New Gear

The fresh new swag is a sign that the dawn of a new football season is upon us.
6 years ago

Big 12’s 9+1 Schedule Leaves Some Opportunities For BYU To Pick Up Games

With the Big 12 going to a 10-game schedule that allows for one non-conference game, there are a few possibilities for BYU to possibly land some games.
6 years ago

Ty Detmer: COVID-19 Pandemic Shows ‘Negative Side’ Of BYU Football Independence

Former Heisman-winning quarterback Ty Detmer weighed in on BYU's scheduling dilemma as an Independent during a pandemic.
6 years ago

BYU Coaches Offer Nuggets Of Inspiration On Their Morning Bike Rides

BYU coaches Preston Hadley and Jernaro Gilford are giving everyone unexpected entertainment that we didn't realize we needed during COVID-19.
6 years ago

BYU Legacy Recruit Nathan Hoke Fulfills Dream Committing To Cougars

BYU received a commitment from the son of a former Cougar great.
6 years ago

WCC Creates ‘Bill Russell Rule’ For Commitment To Diversity Hiring

The WCC is the first Division 1 conference in the NCAA to implement a rule that is committed to diversity hiring.
6 years ago

Report: ‘No Chance’ BYU Joins Big 12 For 2020 Football Season

The 2020 calendar year has produced a lot of craziness, but some things in this crazy year still remain the same.
6 years ago

BYU Pitcher Justin Sterner Signs Free Agent Deal With Miami Marlins

For the second time this summer, a BYU pitcher has inked a contract with a Major League Baseball franchise.
6 years ago

BYU Partnering With Big 12 Conference In 2020 Would Be Dream Scenario

For one year, BYU and the Big 12 Conference would make a ton of sense. But don't count on it.
6 years ago

How Well Do You Know BYU Football? Take This Quiz

Are you the most knowledgable BYU Football fan? Let's put your knowledge to the test.
6 years ago

NCAA Student-Athletes Can Now Wear Social Justice Statements On Uniforms

The NCAA approved messaging on the front and back of uniforms for student-athletes to support causes that matter to them.
6 years ago

Report: ‘The Lonely Master’ Jimmer Fredette Expected To Return To Shanghai Sharks

Hey, 2020 hasn't been a great year. But you know what can cheer everyone up? Jimmer Fredette dropping buckets in China.
6 years ago

SEC Goes Conference-Only In Football, BYU’s Game Against Missouri Canceled

Reports have surfaced that college football's top conference could be moving towards a conference-only schedule this fall.
6 years ago

BYU Football To Participate In ‘3Day’ To Break Stigma Of Mental Health

"3Day" is a college football event to bring awareness to mental health and end the stigma for student-athletes.
6 years ago

BYU Fans Can Still Celebrate Cougar Fan Fest…Virtually

An annual tradition for BYU fans continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

BYU Football Highlight Former Players In ‘Prepared For Greatness’ Recruiting Campaign

To separate themselves from others on the virtual recruiting trail, BYU has highlighted former players' success away from football.
6 years ago

BYU Legends Mike Smith, Devin Durant Had Unexpected ‘Spiritual Moment’ Together

Two BYU basketball legends had an unexpected run-in when they saw one another at a car dealership in the Salt Lake area.
6 years ago

NCAA Reduces Required Minimum Number Of Games For Fall Sports

Fall sports not named football can play 50 percent fewer games this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

Chiefs, Former BYU WR Aleva Hifo Placed On COVID-19 Reserve List

Former BYU standout appeared on the NFL's new COVID-19 reserve list.
6 years ago

BYU Transitions From Voluntary Workouts To ‘Football-Related Activities’

BYU hits the practice field for the first time since March this week in preparation for a season that has a lot more questions than answers.
6 years ago

Versatile TE/DE Bentley Redden Commits To BYU Football

BYU football is now up to seven commits in the class of 2021.
6 years ago

State Of Utah’s Number One Recruit Kingsley Suamataia Reveals Top 7 Schools

The state's top recruit in 2021 has narrowed down the list of schools he's considering and some programs in-state make the cut.
6 years ago

Partnership With ESPN Delivering Exposure BYU Football Seeks As Independent

The ratings for BYU football games on ESPN have been comparable to games featuring two Power 5 teams.
6 years ago