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

No. 23 BYU Hosts No. 2 Gonzaga In Cougars Biggest Stage Of WCC Era

The biggest game BYU has ever been part of as members of the WCC tips off Saturday night at the Marriott Center.
7 years ago

BYU’s ‘Heart & Soul’ Dalton Nixon Hopes To Be Back For WCC Tournament

Senior forward Dalton Nixon could be back in time for the Cougars run in Vegas at the WCC Tournament.
7 years ago

Five Memorable BYU Moments Against Gonzaga

Wins have been tough to come by against the Zags, but the few that BYU has pulled off have been memorable ones.
7 years ago

BYU Students Form ‘Tent City’ Leading Up To Big Game Against No. 2 Gonzaga

You know it's a huge basketball game for BYU Hoops when "Tent City" forms outside the Marriott Center.
7 years ago

Cougar Tracks Takeaways From BYU’s 85-75 Win Over Santa Clara

Three Takeaways from the Marriott Center after BYU's seventh consecutive win in league play.
7 years ago

No. 23 BYU Takes Down Santa Clara Led By Big Second Half From Haws

No. 23 BYU faced an upset-minded Santa Clara but was able to hold off the Broncos from pulling off the shocker.
7 years ago

BYU, UVU Renew Crosstown Clash With Three-Game Basketball Series

Separated by only 3.5 miles, BYU and Utah Valley will face off against one another in the Crosstown Clash next season.
7 years ago

Gavin Baxter Is A Player To Watch For BYU Against Santa Clara’s Big Frontcourt

Instead of redshirting, Gavin Baxter came back this season from a torn labrum and now he will be looked upon to have a role in the absence of Dalton Nixon.
7 years ago

Mark Pope Finds Happiness From BYU Fans’ Joy For Top 25 Ranking

The new Top 25 ranking doesn't faze Mark Pope's day-to-day job, but he can't help but pause and be happy for BYU fans.
7 years ago

Mark Pope Continues To Amaze, May Be ‘Most Interesting’ Man Alive

Jim Rome couldn't get enough of the unique stories from BYU head coach Mark Pope.
7 years ago

In Honor Of #GirlDad, BYU In Works To Create Father-Daughter Basketball Camp

Long overdue, BYU basketball working on creating a camp for girls and their fathers to ball out.
7 years ago

Eight Of BYU’s 2020 Opponents Ahead Of Cougars In Early Rankings

One ranking system isn't too high on the Cougars compared to the opponents BYU will face this fall.
7 years ago

With Drew Brees Returning In 2020, What Does That Mean For Taysom Hill?

Now that Brees is coming back to the Saints, what does this mean for BYU legend Taysom Hill?
7 years ago

BYU’s Home Football Game Against Houston Moved To Friday Night

The battle of the Cougars will be played on a weeknight down in Provo.
7 years ago

BYU Basketball Home Finale Against No. 2 Gonzaga Is Sold Out

The Marriott Center will be filled to capacity this week for the first time in a while.
7 years ago

BYU’s Path To Top 25 Ranking Was Difficult, But Rewarding

From injuries to suspensions, BYU has seen it all this season in a year that has the Cougars in the Top 25
7 years ago

BYU Basketball Ranked In AP Top 25 For 1st Time In Nine Years

The last time BYU was in the AP Top 25 was when we all had a case of "Jimmermania".
7 years ago

Projecting BYU’s 2020 Defensive/Special Teams Depth Chart

PROVO, Utah – In two of Ilaisa Tuiaki’s first three years as defensive coordinator, he fielded defenses that ranked in the top 25 nationally in total defense. Last year was a step back from the production they’ve experienced in the past. The Cougars were 68th in total defense a season ago and were 78th in rush […]
7 years ago

Projecting BYU Football’s 2020 Offensive Depth Chart

What could BYU's offensive depth chart look like next fall? Let's start making some projections.
7 years ago

BYU Wins Sixth-Straight WCC Game For First Time Since 2015

BYU is hitting its stride at the right time of the season.
7 years ago

BYU Defeats San Diego On Alley-Oop From Haws To Childs

What a way to win a ball game!
7 years ago

With Dalton Nixon Likely Out, BYU Takes On Struggling San Diego

BYU will likely be without their "heart and soul" against San Diego in senior forward Dalton Nixon.
7 years ago

BYU Running Back Coach AJ Steward Hired By Arizona In Same Role

BYU's running back coach is now headed to the Pac-12 with the Arizona Wildcats.
7 years ago

Yoeli Childs Becomes Second BYU Player To Pull Down 1,000 Rebounds In Career

Childs continues to climb the ladder among the all-time greats to ever play basketball for BYU.
7 years ago