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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 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

BYU Football Lands Commitment From Lehi’s PJ Takitaki

BYU picks up a commitment from a player with a connection to a former BYU star.
2 years ago

BYU Football Players Who Could Benefit The Most From Alamo Bowl Practices

Underclassmen BYU football players who could benefit from additional bowl practices.
2 years ago

Coach Prime Shared What He Sees From BYU During Alamo Bowl Prep

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders shared his thoughts on BYU.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Conference Play Is Almost Here

The latest Big 12 basketball power rankings.
2 years ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From Utah Transfer Carsen Ryan

BYU football lands Carsen Ryan.
2 years ago

Instant Takeaways From BYU Basketball’s Win Over Wyoming

Takeaways from BYU's victory over the Wyoming Cowboys at the Delta Center.
2 years ago

BYU Cruises Past Wyoming For Blowout Victory At Delta Center

BYU improves to 8-2 overall on the season after defeating Wyoming at the Delta Center.
2 years ago

AJ Dybantsa Introduced To BYU Fans At Marriott Center

The nation's No. 1 recruit was at the Marriott Center one day after officially announcing his commitment.
2 years ago

BYU Guard Egor Demin Will Miss Time Due To Injury

BYU's star guard is out with a knee contusion.
2 years ago

BYU Football Lands First Commitment Of 2026 Recruiting Class

BYU football lands a commitment from a legacy recruit.
2 years ago

Who’s The NBA Comparison For BYU Signee AJ Dybantsa?

Dybantsa and BYU coach Kevin Young weigh in on NBA comparisons for the No. 1 prospect.
2 years ago

BYU Soars In Recruiting Rankings After AJ Dybantsa Signs

BYU is climbing in the class of 2025 recruiting rankings after landing AJ Dybantsa.
2 years ago

BYU Coach Kevin Young On AJ Dybantsa: ‘Generational Talent’

BYU's first year head coach lands the nation's No. 1 prospect.
2 years ago

BYU’s NIL Collective Issues Statement After AJ Dybantsa Commits

BYU's official NIL collective issues a public statement after AJ Dybantsa commits.
2 years ago

No. 1 Recruit AJ Dybantsa Commits To BYU Basketball

Utah Prep star AJ Dybantsa is committed to BYU.
2 years ago

BYU Football DB Crew Wakley Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

BYU football starting safety Crew Wakley is in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: New No. 1 Team

Week six edition of Big 12 basketball power rankings.
2 years ago

Utah Prep’s AJ Dybantsa Will Announce College Decision On National TV

BYU is among the final four programs that AJ Dybantsa is considering.
2 years ago

BYU Football Transfer Portal Tracker Analysis For 2025 Cycle

Tracking all of the Transfer Portal for BYU football in the 2025 cycle.
2 years ago