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

Five Biggest Questions For BYU Football Heading Into 2020 Season

BYU football looks to end a stretch of 7-6 seasons. What are the questions that need to be answered for them to breakthrough?
6 years ago

Jimmer Fredette Thanks Provo City School District For Creating ‘Climate Of Kindness’

Former BYU star makes sure to show appreciation for kindness in the community he became a basketball phenomenon.
6 years ago

BYU’s Keith Vorkink Begins New Role As Advancement VP Which Oversees Athletics

Brigham Young University's Advancement Vice President oversees athletics, BYU Broadcasting, and more.
6 years ago

Community Star Joel McHale Credits BYU’s Mark Pope For Move Into Comedy

BYU coach Mark Pope was so good in high school, he made individuals reevaluate their athletic dreams.
6 years ago

Tom Holmoe Makes It Clear BYU Will Be ‘Ready To Go’ When Sports Return

BYU's athletic director of 15 years let it be known that BYU will be ready to play again.
6 years ago

Ten BYU Football Games From Kalani Sitake Era Worth Rewatching

Despite the pedestrian 27-25 record through four seasons, Sitake's BYU teams have delivered some big wins during his time as the head coach.
6 years ago

If BYU Senior Dalton Nixon Plays Football, Mark Pope Knows He Will Bring ‘Winning Attitude’

Could we see Dalton Nixon move from the hardwood at BYU to the gridiron? It's possible.
6 years ago

Tanner Toolson, Washington’s Mr. Basketball Commits To BYU

BYU lands a commitment from legacy recruit Tanner Toolson.
6 years ago

BYU Coach Guard Young Appointed To NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee

BYU Gymnastics coach begins his role on the NCAA Committee this September.
6 years ago

BYU Athletic Facilities Remain Closed As Utah Moves To Yellow, Low Risk Phase

BYU is keeping all of its options open, but for now, all athletic facilities are closed despite state moving to phase yellow.
6 years ago

BYU Studying Number Of Options For Fall Semester

BYU's plans for the fall semester during 2020-21 academic year are still up in the air.
6 years ago

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Goes Off On Transfers Including BYU’s Matt Haarms

Matt Haarms transferred out of Purdue and ended up at BYU. That move didn't sit well with his former head coach.
6 years ago

BYU Commit Raider Damuni Selected To Play In Polynesian Bowl

One of BYU's commits in the class of 2021 was selected to play in one of the top high school All-Star bowl games.
6 years ago

More Than Ever Before College Football Needs A Commissioner

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how disconnected college football truly is. Now more than ever, the sport needs a commissioner.
6 years ago

Former BYU Assistant Quincy Lewis Named Lehi High Head Basketball Coach

Former BYU basketball assistant and Lone Peak High head coach Quincy Lewis is back on the bench in high school hoops.
6 years ago

Jasen Ah You Sets Out To Highlight Strengths Of BYU Football On Recruiting Trail

BYU's new director of recruiting has big plans to set the Cougars apart on the recruiting trail.
6 years ago

BYU WR Dax Milne Cherishes Mother’s Day More Than Ever After His Mom Defeated Cancer

Mother's Day means even more for BYU WR Dax Milne after his mom Jill's one-year battle with colon cancer.
6 years ago

May 8th Ties Record For Consecutive Days Without Live Sports

It's been 39 years since we've seen a drought like this without live sports.
6 years ago

Ultimate Road Trips For BYU Fans To Watch Cougars, NFL In 2020

If football season goes according to plan and fans are allowed to attend, these are the trips BYU fans have to make this season.
6 years ago

Top 20 NFL Games To Watch During 2020 Season

The games that you have to watch during the 2020 NFL season. You'll see a lot of Mahomes, Brady, and Brees in these must-see matchups.
6 years ago

BYU Basketball In Top Three For UNLV Transfer Jonah Antonio

BYU in the mix for another graduate transfer and he's someone that has already played competitively with BYU big man Matt Haarms.
6 years ago

Tom Brady To Make Buccaneers Debut Against Drew Brees’ Saints

Brady and Brees now as divisional rivals. Who's ready?
6 years ago

Ranking The Opposing Quarterbacks BYU Football Will Face In 2020

BYU's 2020 schedule features six Power 5 opponents and three of those teams have starting quarterbacks returning this season.
6 years ago

Tracking When Colleges Will Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic

When schools return to class might indicate how close the college landscape is to having football taking place this fall.
6 years ago