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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 Ranked No. 9 In First College Football Playoff Rankings Of 2024

The College Football Playoff committee ranked BYU football how the AP and Coaches Poll ranked them.
2 years ago

BYU Football Will Wear All-Blue Uniform Combination Against Utah

All-Royal vs. All-Red in the heated rivalry matchup.
2 years ago

BYU Football’s History In College Football Playoff Rankings

Taking a look back at BYU's history in the College Football Top 25.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Tips Off Kevin Young Era Against Central Arkansas

Game number one of the Kevin Young era for BYU basketball.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Lands Commitment From 7-Foot Center Xavion Staton

BYU basketball picks up another high-profile recruit in the class of 2025.
2 years ago

Five Things We Learned From Kalani Sitake’s BYU/Utah Presser

Kalani Sitake hopped on his weekly Zoom call to set the stage for this week's rivalry game against Utah.
2 years ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Utah Game

BYU's depth chart entering the rivalry game against the Utah Utes.
2 years ago

BYU Coaches Educating Players On Significance Of Rivalry Against Utah

BYU's coaching staff is preparing players that are new to the rivalry with education on the importance of the game.
2 years ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Revealed For BYU’s Home Game Against Kansas

We have a kickoff time and TV info for BYU football's next home game.
2 years ago

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week Of Upsets Cause Shakeup Near Top

Down the stretch they go towards Arlington, Texas.
2 years ago

Projecting Where BYU Will Land In First College Football Playoff Top 25

Taking a crack at what could be the College Football Playoff rankings this week.
2 years ago

BYU Football Stays Put In Latest AP Top 25 Poll

The week 11 AP Top 25 rankings are out as BYU remains undefeated.
2 years ago

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Time To Tip-Off The 16-Team Era

The ball is tipped for Big 12 hoops this season.
2 years ago

BYU Football Flips Alai Kalaniuvalu From Oregon

BYU adds a four-star recruit into the mix for the 2025 recruiting class.
2 years ago

Lone Peak High Standout Austin Pay Commits To BYU Football

BYU secures a commitment from Lone Peak High star Austin Pay.
2 years ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week 10 Matchups

The weekly picks in the Big 12.
2 years ago

Tom Holmoe Unveils Disney-Inspired Halloween Costume For 2024

Another W from Tom Holmoe on Halloween.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Closes Exhibition With Blowout Win Over DII CCU

BYU basketball now turns their attention to the regular season.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Lands Commitment From Orem’s Chamberlain Burgess

BYU basketball picked up a commitment from Orem High forward Chamberlain Burgess.
2 years ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Revealed For First Big 12 BYU/Utah Rivalry Game

We have a kickoff time for the BYU/Utah rivalry game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
2 years ago

BYU Football Climbs Into Top Ten In AP Top 25 College Football Poll

Check out the weekly AP Top 25 rankings for week 10 of the college football season.
2 years ago

Social Media Reacts To No. 11 BYU Defeating UCF

Reactions after BYU's win over the Knights in Big 12 Conference action.
2 years ago

Instant Takeaways From BYU’s Statement Big 12 Victory At UCF

No. 11 BYU football improved to 8-0 this season after taking down the UCF Knights in Big 12 Conference action in Orlando. The Cougars ran for 252 yards, and the defense forced two turnovers in a 37-24 win.
2 years ago

No. 11 BYU Stomps UCF In All-Around Performance

No. 11 BYU is a force to be reckoned with after the Cougars knocked off the UCF Knights 34-18 to stay undefeated. The Cougars seem to be getting better every time out, creating two turnovers on defense and picking up 255 yards on the ground in a dominating effort.
2 years ago