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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 Honors 40th Anniversary Of 1984 National Championship Team

BYU recognized the anniversary of their National Championship team.
2 years ago

Oklahoma State Names Former Roy High Standout Captain For BYU Game

West Haven native Justin Kirkland earns a captain nod for Oklahoma State tonight against BYU.
2 years ago

Weather Forecast For BYU/Oklahoma State Game From KSL

KSL Weather Team delivering a forecast for tonight's Big 12 showdown.
2 years ago

No. 13 BYU vs. Oklahoma State: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

BYU takes on winless Oklahoma State in Big 12 action tonight in Provo.
2 years ago

BYU Football Recruit From Stillwater Will Attend Oklahoma State Game

A BYU prospect from Stillwater, Oklahoma, will be inside LaVell Edwards Stadium for BYU vs. Oklahoma State.
2 years ago

Bruce Mitchell’s Success Is ‘No Surprise’ To BYU Captain Connor Pay

Bruce Mitchell earned high praise from his injured teammate Connor Pay.
2 years ago

No. 13 BYU Prepares For Potential QB Change From Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State might be pulling out some new wrinkles against BYU.
2 years ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Eight Matchups

The weekly predictions for Big 12 football from our insiders.
2 years ago

EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Of BYU/Oklahoma State

Cougars and Pokes: It's in the game.
2 years ago

BYU Football Midseason Awards: MVPs, Most Improved, Best Newcomer

Dishing out awards at the midway point of the BYU football season.
2 years ago

AJ Dybantsa, JJ Mandaquit Share Pictures From BYU Basketball Visit

BYU hosted a pair of heralded basketball recruits in the 2025 recruiting class.
2 years ago

Kirk Herbstreit Recognizes BYU’s Kalani Sitake As ‘Top Performing Coach’

ESPN's top analyst praised BYU head coach Kalani Sitake for the win over Arizona.
2 years ago

BYU LB Isaiah Glasker Earns National Player Of The Week Recognition

The athletic redshirt sophomore received national recognition for his play against Arizona.
2 years ago

Jake Retzlaff Joins Elite Group Of BYU QBs After 6-0 Start

BYU's redshirt junior quarterback joins a small group of Cougar signal-callers.
2 years ago

Big 12 Power Rankings: BYU No. 1, Utah Tumbles

The week eight power rankings for Big 12 football in 2024.
2 years ago

BYU Basketball Receiving Votes In Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Kevin Young's squad is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25.
2 years ago

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

What we learned from head coach Kalani Sitake during his weekly press conference with the media.
2 years ago

Former BYU LB Keenan Pili Suffers Season-Ending Injury With Tennessee

Former BYU linebacker sees his senior year at Tennessee come to an end due to injury.
2 years ago

Mike Gundy Moves BYU Week Presser Virtually After Being ‘Head-Butted’ By Cow

Veteran Big 12 coach had a run-in over the weekend with his cattle.
2 years ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Oklahoma State Game

The game seven depth chart is out.
2 years ago

Big 12 Holds Off Announcing Kick Time For BYU’s Trip To UCF

BYU football's next road game still doesn't have a kickoff time.
2 years ago

BYU Football Lands Commitment From EDGE Rusher Out Of Hawaii

Saint Louis High School defender took an official visit to Provo over the weekend.
2 years ago

Undefeated BYU Sees Slight Bump In AP Top 25, Utah Falls Out

Pollsters keep BYU out of Top 10 in the rankings.
2 years ago

Social Media Was Buzzing After No. 14 BYU Defeated Arizona

BYU football had social media buzzing after their win over Arizona.
2 years ago