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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

  • 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

Coach Prime On BYU Before Alamo Bowl: ‘They’re Not Going Anywhere’

The Alamo Bowl will be the first of many future meetings between BYU and Colorado in the Big 12 Conference.
2 years ago

Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders ‘Blessed’ To Face BYU Defense In Final College Game

Colorado's star quarterback shared his thoughts on the BYU defense.
2 years ago

BYU WR Darius Lassiter Weighs In On JUCO Waiver, Possible Return

Will Darius Lassiter return in 2025?
2 years ago

BYU’s Kalani Sitake, Tyler Batty Fire Up Cougar Fans At Alamo Bowl Pep Rally

BYU coach Kalani Sitake and defensive end Tyler Batty spoke to fans at the Alamo Bowl pep rally.
2 years ago

BYU Football Completes Final Practice Of 2024 Season In San Antonio

Last practice of the season for BYU football.
2 years ago

BYU Football Lands Michigan OT Andrew Gentry

Michigan transfer Andrew Gentry signs with BYU football.
2 years ago

EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Of BYU/Colorado In Alamo Bowl

The Alamo Bowl: It's in the game!
2 years ago

Tale Of The Tape: How BYU, Colorado Stack Up Ahead Of Alamo Bowl

Taking a look at how the two Big 12 programs stack up against one another entering the Alamo Bowl.
2 years ago

College Gameday Gives BYU/Colorado Predictions For 2024 Alamo Bowl

ESPN's pregame show weighed in on the All-Big 12 bowl clash in San Antonio.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Enjoy The Christmas Break

The final week before Big 12 Conference play tips off.
2 years ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Alamo Bowl Against Colorado

The final depth chart of the 2024 season for BYU football.
2 years ago

BYU Signee AJ Dybantsa Nominated For USA Basketball Athlete Of The Year

AJ Dybantsa is in the running with NBA superstars for Team USA recognition.
2 years ago

Texas Longhorns Transfer Tausili Akana Commits To BYU Football

BYU football picked up a commitment out of the Transfer Portal from a former Skyridge High star.
2 years ago

Former American Fork Star Hunter Clegg Signs With BYU Post-Mission

Former American Fork High star is signed to play for BYU.
2 years ago

BYU WR Chase Roberts Will Return For 2025 Season

One more year for Chase Roberts at BYU.
2 years ago

Devin Booker On AJ Dybantsa Picking BYU: ‘He’s In Great Hands With Coach K.Y.’

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker sees AJ Dybantsa at BYU as a great spot for the No. 1 recruit.
2 years ago

BYU Reportedly Lines Up Big East Team For AJ Dybantsa Debut

The nonconference matchups are reportedly lining up for BYU with AJ Dybantsa in the fold next year.
2 years ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From Bountiful High QB

State Champion QB is committed to BYU.
2 years ago

Two More BYU Football Players Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

The Transfer Portal activity continues.
2 years ago

BYU Football Picks Up Commitment From SUU Transfer

BYU picks up their second Transfer Portal commitment.
2 years ago

BYU WR Darius Lassiter Will Miss Part Of Alamo Bowl Against Colorado

One of BYU's top receivers will miss action in the 2024 Alamo Bowl.
2 years ago

Former BYU Standout Excited For Potential Of WR Jojo Phillips

BYU's redshirt freshman wide receiver caught the attention of a former pass catcher at practice.
2 years ago

BYU Football DT Dallin Johnson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Former Springville High standout is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
2 years ago

BYU Will ‘Let Bowl Game Play Out’ Before Decision From Chase Roberts

Chase Roberts has a decision to make after the Alamo Bowl.
2 years ago