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’s Young Freshmen Delivered In Upset Win Over Rival Broncos

Youngsters for BYU stepped up in their big win over the No. 14-ranked Boise State Broncos.
7 years ago

BYU Takes Down No. 14 Boise State In Romney’s First Career Start

BYU pulled off a surprising upset against an undefeated rival in Boise State
7 years ago

Sione Finau In First Start Reels Off Longest BYU Run Of Season

Former Kearns High standout gave BYU their longest run of the year against Boise State.
7 years ago

BYU LB Isaiah Kaufusi Lays Out For Interception Against Boise State

Isaiah Kaufusi continues to make plays for the BYU defense
7 years ago

Baylor Romney Will Start At QB For BYU Against No. 14 Boise State

BYU redshirt freshman Baylor Romney is getting the start against No. 14 Boise State.
7 years ago

BYU Basketball Lands First 2020 Commit In JUCO Spencer Johnson

BYU landed a commitment from a well-traveled in-state sharpshooter
7 years ago

Jazz Waive Former BYU Guard Kyle Collinsworth

Former Provo High and BYU star Kyle Collinsworth stay with the Utah Jazz was a short one.
7 years ago

Yoeli Childs Named To Karl Malone Award Watch List

Is Yoeli Childs the best power forward in college basketball this season?
7 years ago

Hall, Romney, Critchlow All Getting Reps In Advance Of Boise State

Three different quarterbacks getting reps as BYU prepares for No. 14 Boise State this Saturday in Provo.
7 years ago

Is South Florida Loss A Turning Point For BYU Football Program?

It's easy for everyone to pile dirt on BYU football right now after a disappointing setback last week against USF in Tampa. The positive that came out of BYU's loss at USF was that it was the turning point of the season and potentially the future of the program.
7 years ago

Provo Renames ‘Cougar Boulevard’ At Entrance To BYU Campus

For years, residents of Provo have known 1230 North to be Bulldog Boulevard. Now it has a new name. Another animal, but one more appropriate to where the street runs in the city.
7 years ago

BYU Midseason Report Card: Lack Of Consistency Hurting Cougars

Dishing out grades for each BYU position group at the midway point of the season.
7 years ago

Kalani Sitake In ‘Tight Spot’ But Optimistic Cougars Will Respond

With contract extension in limbo, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake enters a "tight spot."
7 years ago

BYU Fades Away In Gut-Check Loss Against South Florida

In a game that featured two teams in desperate need of a victory, it was USF, not BYU, that made the adjustments needed to come away with a win.
7 years ago

Jaren Hall First Career Touchdown Pass Comes On Deep Ball Against USF

Jaren Hall's first touchdown pass as a BYU Cougar was an impressive one.
7 years ago

BYU OL Hoge Misses USF Trip Due To Injury, Clark Barrington Gets First Start

Along with Jaren Hall, BYU will have another member of the Cougar offense get his first career start.
7 years ago

Next Fred Warner? Chaz Ah You Stepping Up For BYU At Linebacker

BYU sophomore linebacker looks to be the next great LB for the Cougar defense.
7 years ago

No. 6 BYU Gets Revenge Against Pepperdine In Rout

The No. 6 BYU Soccer team bounced back from a draw to earn their first victory over Pepperdine since the 2015 season.
7 years ago

Pope Looking To Deliver Entertaining, Aggressive Style Of Play In Year One

BYU head coach Mark Pope held his first Media Day as the lead man of the Cougar Cagers.
7 years ago

Roderick On Jaren Hall Starting At QB: ‘Talent-Wise There’s Really No Dropoff’

Hall's position coach has confidence in BYU's new starting quarterback.
7 years ago

5 Things You May Have Missed About BYU Through Five Games

For the stories that you may have missed on BYU football through the first five weeks.
7 years ago

USF, Former Texas Head Coach Charlie Strong Views BYU As Power 5 Program

USF head coach has high praise for the BYU football program.
7 years ago

Is Kicker Jake Oldroyd BYU’s ‘Greatest Showman?’

BYU sophomore kicker Jake Oldroyd is a great kicker for the Cougars, but his best talent might be away from the gridiron.
7 years ago

Jaren Hall ‘Very Proud’ To Be First Black Quarterback To Start At BYU

BYU redshirt freshman Jaren Hall has officially been named the Cougars starting quarterback for their upcoming game against South Florida. It's a big moment for him, but also the university. 
7 years ago