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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

  • Launching Cougar Tracks into a daily, multimedia program on KSL platforms
  • Covering BYU’s transition into the Big 12 Conference
  • On-location coverage during BYU football’s 2020 season, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Covered 120 BYU football games in the press box since the 2014 season. (As of September 2026)
  • 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)
  • Long-form podcast A Century of Cougar Football, documenting 100 years of BYU football

BYU’s Richie Saunders Scores Big With Tater Tot NIL Deal

BYU basketball guard Richie Saunders lands NIL deal from Tater Tot story.
2 years ago

BYU vs. VCU: Three NCAA Tournament Game Day Thoughts

It's time to dance. Game day is here.
2 years ago

BYU’s Richie Saunders Embracing Tater Tot Fame

BYU junior Richie Saunders is having a good life with the connection to tater tots taking off.
2 years ago

Unloading The Notebook From BYU’s Open NCAA Tournament Day In Denver

Quick notes from BYU's open practice day at the NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago

VCU Star Max Shulga Reflects On Past History Against BYU

Former Utah State Aggie Max Shulga remembers facing BYU when he was in Logan.
2 years ago

BYU’s Kevin Young Compares NCAA Tournament Stage To NBA Finals

BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young is going through the NCAA Tournament for the first time.
2 years ago

BYU Will Have Open NCAA Tournament Practice In Denver

Fans can attend Wednesday's practice at the NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago

Score Prediction For BYU’s NCAA Matchup Against VCU

Predicting the score for BYU versus VCU.
2 years ago

Will BYU Make An NCAA Run? College Basketball World Weighs In

National analysts and writers share their thoughts on BYU's potential to go far in the NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago

BYU Football Completes First ‘Give And Take’ Scrimmage Of Spring

BYU football completed a 90-play scrimmage inside LaVell Edwards Stadium.
2 years ago

VCU Coach Ryan Odom Shares Thoughts On NCAA Matchup With BYU

VCU head coach Ryan Odom joined Hans & Scotty G. on the KSL Sports Zone to preview the matchup with BYU.
2 years ago

Injury Update On BYU’s Kanon Catchings Entering NCAA Tournament

The latest on BYU's talented freshman forward.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Holds Steady In AP Top 25 Entering NCAA Tournament

Fourth consecutive week that BYU basketball is in the national rankings.
2 years ago

Big 12 Bids In Men’s & Women’s NCAA Tournament Fields

The Big 12 Conference is well-represented in March Madness.
2 years ago

BYU Coach Kevin Young Reacts To ‘Surreal’ First NCAA Tournament Bid

BYU's first-year head coach reacts to the NCAA Tournament bid and the matchup against VCU.
2 years ago

TV Info, Tip-Off Time Revealed For BYU’s NCAA Tournament Opener Against VCU

BYU vs. VCU this Thursday in Denver.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball History In NCAA Tournament: All 32 Appearances

BYU is now up to 32 bids all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Looking back at their history.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Receives At-Large Bid In 2025 NCAA Tournament

It's official. BYU is dancing in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
2 years ago

Last-Minute BYU Bracketology Forecast On Selection Sunday

Selection Sunday is here. Where will BYU land in the Field of 68?
2 years ago

BYU Signee AJ Dybantsa Set To Play Tournament Games In SLC

The Grind Session has arrived in Salt Lake City this weekend.
2 years ago

Takeaways From No. 17 BYU’s Blowout Loss Against No. 2 Houston

Breaking down BYU's loss to No. 2 Houston at the Big 12 Tournament.
2 years ago

No. 17 BYU Never Recovered From Slow Start In Loss To No. 2 Houston

BYU basketball falls in the Big 12 Tournament Semifinals.
2 years ago

Social Media Sounds Off After BYU Defeats Iowa State In Big 12 Tournament

The reactions from BYU's big win.
2 years ago

BYU Takes Down Iowa State, Advances To Big 12 Semifinals

BYU takes down Iowa State to advance to the Big 12 Tournament Semifinals.
2 years ago