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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

SpaceX Rocket Launch Took Place During BYU Football Game At UCF

Rocket launch during BYU football's game at UCF.
2 years ago

College Gameday Crew Give Predictions For BYU/UCF Game

The College Gameday crew makes predictions for BYU vs. UCF.
2 years ago

Former BYU Star Tyler Allgeier Plays BYU/UCF On College Football 25

BYU's single-season rushing leader picked up the sticks to play as his alma mater.
2 years ago

No. 11 BYU vs. UCF: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

It's game day from the Sunshine State!
2 years ago

No. 11 BYU Gets Set To Face Run-Heavy UCF In Big 12 Clash

Was last week's rush defense for BYU an abnormality? We'll find out against a run-heavy UCF team.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Staffers Pay Tribute To USF’s Amir Abdur-Rahim After Sudden Passing

BYU basketball coaches paid tribute to the sudden passing of USF head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.
2 years ago

EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Of BYU/UCF

It's in the game!
2 years ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Nine Matchups

Unpacking the week nine picks from our insiders Steve Bartle and Mitch Harper.
2 years ago

UCF Unveils New Throwback Helmet For BYU Game

BYU will face UCF wearing a new throwback helmet.
2 years ago

BYU Football Looks To Continue Win Streak In State Of Florida

Taking a look back at BYU's history in games played in Florida.
2 years ago

No. 11 BYU Prepares For ‘Best 3-4 Team In The Country’ UCF

BYU is not taking struggling UCF lightly.
2 years ago

BYU Among Last Ten Remaining Undefeated College Football Teams

Only ten undefeated teams remain, with BYU being one of the final unbeatens.
2 years ago

Big 12 Moves Women’s Basketball Championship To Sunday, Will Adjust For BYU

Big 12 Basketball Championship for the women moves to a Sunday date.
2 years ago

Mike Gundy Gives High Praise To BYU Football’s Environment

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy returned to Stillwater impressed with the environment at BYU.
2 years ago

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

BYU's head coach gets set to take on the UCF Knights in Big 12 action.
2 years ago

Big 12 Power Rankings: BYU, Iowa State Tested; Utah Continues To Fall

The week nine edition of the Big 12 power rankings.
2 years ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For UCF Game

The weekly depth chart as undefeated BYU gets set to take on UCF.
2 years ago

BYU QB Jake Retzlaff Earns Davey O’Brien, Manning Award Recognitions

BYU's starting quarterback was recognized for his memorable performance against Oklahoma State.
2 years ago

BYU Football Makes Jump In Latest AP Top 25 Poll

BYU jumped two spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
2 years ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Set For BYU’s Upcoming Game At UCF

Undefeated Cougars get set for a two timezone trip to Florida.
2 years ago

How BYU Kept Undefeated Season Alive With ‘Spiritual’ Drive Over Oklahoma St.

Breaking down how BYU's game-winning touchdown drive against Oklahoma State came to be.
2 years ago

Social Media Erupted After No. 13 BYU Defeated Oklahoma State

College football was buzzing about BYU.
2 years ago

Takeaways From BYU’s Comeback Victory Over Oklahoma State

Takeaways from BYU's impressive come-from-behind victory.
2 years ago

No. 13 BYU Stuns Oklahoma State With Game-Winning Drive

Somehow, the magical 2024 BYU Cougars football season rolls on as the Cougars come from behind to beat Oklahoma State 38-25. 
2 years ago