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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/Utah Basketball Game In Provo Receives New Tip Time

The March 8 rivalry on the hardwood has a new tip-off time.
2 years ago

How To Watch BYU Basketball At West Virginia

All of the details on BYU's Tuesday night clash in Morgantown.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: One Month Left In Regular Season

The Big 12 Basketball race is compelling head into final stretch of the regular season.
2 years ago

AJ Dybantsa Had Memorable Prep Battle Against Future Big 12 Foe

BYU basketball signee faced a future Kansas Jayhawk in a high school game.
2 years ago

Takeaways From BYU’s Blowout Loss At Cincinnati

Takeaways from BYU's loss at Cincinnati.
2 years ago

BYU Suffers Road Setback Against Hot-Shooting Cincinnati

BYU falls to 6-6 in Big 12 play after a road setback at Cincinnati.
2 years ago

BYU Football Among Blue Bloods In Final Cut For Top Hawaii Recruit

BYU is in the mix for one of the nation's top offensive tackle prospects in 2026.
2 years ago

Jake Shoff, Former BYU Basketball Player, Dies In Car Accident

Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff passed away at the age of 46.
2 years ago

BYU DC Jay Hill Excited With Early Returns From Defensive Line Transfers

BYU's defensive coordinator is excited for the potential of the defensive line in 2025.
2 years ago

Where Does BYU’s 2025 Recruiting Class Stand On February Signing Day?

Taking a look at BYU football's recruiting for the class of 2025.
2 years ago

BYU’s Four-Game Win Streak Ends With Home Loss To No. 20 Arizona

BYU's four-game winning streak in Big 12 play comes to an end.
2 years ago

Three Thoughts On BYU Football’s 2025 Schedule

The Big 12 needs to find a permanent home for the BYU/Utah rivalry.
2 years ago

Skyridge QB Kaneal Sweetwyne Commits To BYU Football

BYU adds a quarterback commitment to the 2026 class.
2 years ago

Big 12 Schedule For 2025 College Football Season

All 16 schedules for the Big 12 Conference in 2025.
2 years ago

2025 BYU Football Schedule Released

The 2025 BYU football schedule is here.
2 years ago

How To Watch BYU Basketball Against No. 20 Arizona

All of the details on how to watch, listen, and stream BYU's home game against nationally-ranked Arizona.
2 years ago

BYU Hosts No. 20 Arizona For First Time As Big 12 Foes

Big game with two of the Big 12's hottest teams.
2 years ago

Looking Back At BYU Basketball’s History Against Arizona

The addition of Arizona to the Big 12 rekindles history between the two Western-based programs.
2 years ago

BYU Football Will Reportedly Play At Colorado Early In Big 12 Schedule

One date on BYU's 2025 Big 12 football schedule leaked early.
2 years ago

Burning Questions Before Reveal Of 2025 BYU Football Schedule

The questions entering schedule reveal day.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Unpacking All Of The Chaos

The Big 12 had an absolute wild week of action. Where do the league power rankings stand?
2 years ago

Takeaways From BYU’s Gritty Big 12 Road Win At UCF

The key takeaways from BYU's fourth consecutive victory.
2 years ago

BYU Takes Down UCF To Earn Quad One Road Victory

BYU earns fourth consecutive victory by defeating UCF on the road in Orlando.
2 years ago

How To Watch BYU Basketball At UCF

All of the details on how to watch and listen to BYU's road game in Orlando.
2 years ago