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 Cougars: Top 10 Moments Of The Decade

The 10 best moments from BYU football and men's basketball over the past decade
7 years ago

BYU Closes Out Non-Conference With Physical Victory Over Oral Roberts

BYU basketball closed out the non-conference schedule with a tough win over Summit League favorite Oral Roberts.
7 years ago

Yoeli Childs Enters Top 10 All-Time Scoring List In BYU History

Yoeli Childs is now one of the best scorers in BYU basketball history.
7 years ago

Ty’Son Williams Was Hoping For Another Year At BYU, Now Prepares For NFL Draft

Williams turns his attention to the NFL after slim chance of receiving a sixth-year to play at BYU.
7 years ago

BYU’s Leading Receiver Matt Bushman Returning For Senior Year

One of the top players in the BYU football program currently is returning to Provo for his senior season. Tight End Matt Bushman announced on Friday night that he was returning to BYU in 2020, instead of moving on to the NFL.
7 years ago

Ty’Son Williams Foregoes Potential Sixth Season To Declare For NFL Draft

After four games as a Cougar, the graduate transfer is headed to the pros.
7 years ago

Way-Too-Early Look At BYU’s 2020 Football Schedule

It's never too early to get a glance at the following season. BYU's schedule in 2020 is tough as usual.
7 years ago

Four Takeaways From BYU’s Loss In The Hawaii Bowl

So many missed opportunities for BYU in their loss to Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl.
7 years ago

Bizarre BYU Season Capped Off With Loss In Wild Hawaii Bowl

BYU's 2019 football season ends like many games did, with heartbreak.
7 years ago

One-Handed Catch From Bushman Leads To BYU TD Drive In Hawaii Bowl

BYU junior tight end Matt Bushman made a one-handed grab that helped the Cougars score on another touchdown drive in the Hawaii Bowl.
7 years ago

BYU Honors Fallen Hawaii Player Prior To Kickoff Of Bowl Game

Sometimes it's more than just a game. BYU paid a nice tribute to a fallen Hawaii player.
7 years ago

Five Things To Watch For In BYU’s Hawaii Bowl Matchup Against Hawaii

What to watch for as BYU gets ready to take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii Bowl.
7 years ago

BYU Will Wear Throwback Uniforms In Hawaii Bowl

BYU going with a vintage look against an old rival from the past.
7 years ago

Best Clips, Moments From BYU’s Rivalry Against Hawaii

The history between BYU and Hawaii is strong with emotional matchups that had thrilling finishes.
7 years ago

BYU Gets Revenge Over Weber State To Earn 10th Win Of Season

BYU basketball cruised to their 10th victory of the season with a dominating win over Weber State.
7 years ago

OL Isaiah Tupou Signs With BYU During Early Signing Period

Offensive lineman from Sacramento, California signs with BYU during the Early Signing Period.
7 years ago

Hawaiian LB Alex Muti Signs With BYU During Early Signing Period

PROVO, Utah – The Early Signing Period is upon us and the BYU Cougars are looking to finish strong with a solid class that continues to show progress in Kalani Sitake’s program. Linebacker @muti_alex has signed his letter of intent to play for #BYU.#BYUFootball #NSD20 https://t.co/4ko6uPJezA pic.twitter.com/THmk6sNaKT — Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 18, 2019 Signee: Alex […]
7 years ago

JUCO Speedster Christopher Jackson Signs With BYU

Wide receiver is an area of need in BYU's 2020 recruiting class. Jackson's signature could provide an instant impact.
7 years ago

BYU Receives Signing Day Commitment From JUCO DB Jacques Wilson

BYU is loading up at cornerback with the addition of Jacques Wilson.
7 years ago

WR Terence Fall Signs With BYU During Early Signing Period

PROVO, Utah – The Early Signing Period is upon us and the BYU Cougars are looking to finish strong with a solid class that continues to show progress in Kalani Sitake’s program. Signee: Terence Fall Height, Weight: 6-2, 185-pounds Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: San Bernardino, California School: Aquinas High School Commitment Date: 10/24/2019 Enrollment: Summer 2020 Offers: BYU lone reported offer COMMITTED !!!#GoCougs […]
7 years ago

BYU Receives Signing Day Commitment From California WR Kody Epps

BYU receives a commitment and signature from a Southern California standout wide receiver in Kody Epps who garnered interest from Power 5 programs.
7 years ago

Tooele RB Nukuluve Helu Signs With BYU During Early Signing Period

One of the top running backs in the state of Utah for the 2019 season signed with BYU.
7 years ago

Corner Canyon LB Josh Wilson Signs With BYU During Early Signing Period

State Champion linebacker from Corner Canyon signs with BYU.
7 years ago

Dual-Threat QB Sol-Jay Maiava Signs Letter Of Intent With BYU

BYU's one quarterback in the class of 2020 officially signed with the Cougars.
7 years ago