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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 Promotes Greg Vehar As New Cougar Club Director

BYU has hired a new director to oversee the Cougar Club.
6 years ago

BYU Athletics Financial Report Highlights Importance Of Ticket Sales For Revenue

BYU athletics saw an uptick in attendance for both football and men's basketball. That increased attendance resulted in ticket sales making up a big portion of revenue for BYU in the 2019-20 academic year.
6 years ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From JUCO RB Hinckley Ropati

Despite the college football season being in doubt around them, the recruiting trail doesn't sleep.
6 years ago

BYU-Utah Football Rivalry Game Officially Canceled As Pac-12 Goes Conference-Only

No BYU and Utah for the 2020 football season.
6 years ago

NCAA Approves Two Wins Against FCS Teams Counting Towards Bowl Eligibility In 2020

If there's a college football season in 2020, teams can now play two FCS teams and still land in a bowl game.
6 years ago

BYU Football Players, Coaches React To Big Ten’s Conference-Only Decision

With the Big Ten deciding to go to a Conference-Only format, BYU is now down two games on their 2020 football schedule. Players and coaches reacted.
6 years ago

BYU Responds To Big Ten Scheduling Change, Will ‘Continue Discussions With Other Universities’

BYU will continue to try and navigate the pandemic despite the ramifications left by leagues going to Conference-Only schedules.
6 years ago

What Might BYU’s Football Schedule Look Like If Leagues Go To Conference-Only Setup?

Are we headed towards a Conference-Only setup in College Football this year? If so, what does that mean for BYU? Let's look at the possibilities.
6 years ago

BYU Football Game Against NIU Moved From Seat Geek Stadium Due To Pandemic

BYU's game against Northern Illinois is moving due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first change to the schedule because of the Coronavirus.
6 years ago

Brandon Davies Signs Contract Extension With FC Barcelona

Davies continues to find success overseas with EuroLeague powerhouse FC Barcelona.
6 years ago

‘Pressure Is Mounting’ For BYU’s Kalani Sitake In New Hot Seat Rankings

In college football coaching, results determine job security and BYU's Kalani Sitake is looking for that breakout season to have the pressure subside.
6 years ago

Five BYU Football Newcomers Who Could Make An Impact In 2020

BYU has some new faces that will be ready to compete this fall. Assuming the season happens of course.
6 years ago

Ranking BYU Football’s Best Duos Of All-Time

From quarterbacks to dominant defensive linemen, BYU has produced some great duos that have had a lasting impact throughout the years on college football.
6 years ago

BYU Football Extends Offer To Timpview QB Liu Aumavae

Timpview High will be a team to watch during the 2020 high school football season.
6 years ago

Watch Jimmer Fredette Pulling Off Amazing Basketball Trick Shots

Jimmer Fredette and trick shots? Let's go!
6 years ago

BYU Basketball’s 2020-21 Roster Highlighted By Impact Transfers

BYU Basketball next season has the opportunity to build off the success they had last year with a wave of new transfers.
6 years ago

BYU Asks Football Season Ticket Holders About Potential Safety Factors Amid COVID-19

The latest survey from BYU to Season Ticket holders looks at the importance of certain safety factors in the stadium.
6 years ago

Lehi High TE Trey Andersen Flips Commitment From BYU To Pitt

While serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, former Lehi TE Trey Andersen flipped his commitment.
6 years ago

Highest Rated Player From Each Of BYU Football’s Opponents In 2020

BYU's 2020 schedule is loaded with quality games and opponents who feature some highly-rated recruits.
6 years ago

BYU Football Defensive Line Training With Former Cougar Great To Improve Pass Rush

A two-time Outland Trophy Watch List nominee is helping the BYU Football defensive line in hopes of improving their pass rush and run defense.
6 years ago

Brett Favre Feels Packers Should Use Jordan Love In Role Similar To Taysom Hill

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has ideas on how the Packers should use Jordan Love during his rookie season.
6 years ago

BYU Basketball Signee Caleb Lohner Cuts Locks, Shows Off New Haircut

The newest member of the BYU Basketball team has a fresh new haircut.
6 years ago

Former Utah Signee Caleb Lohner Announces He Is Headed To BYU

Former Utah basketball signee Caleb Lohner is officially a BYU Cougar.
6 years ago

BYU’s Mark Pope On Path To Becoming College Basketball’s Next ‘Big-Time Coach’

BYU head basketball coach Mark Pope led the Cougars to a 24-8 record in his first season and now he pulled in a talented recruiting class. The nation is taking notice.
6 years ago