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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

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

We will have to wait for the kickoff time against Baylor.
2 years ago

Five Takeaways From BYU’s Win Over Wyoming

BYU football rolled past Wyoming, pulling away in the second half for a 34-14 win to close out non-conference play. 
2 years ago

Instant Observations From BYU’s Rivalry Renewal Win At Wyoming

A 100-yard kick return to start the second half, the first BYU kick return for a TD since 2014, gave the Cougars all the momentum they would need in a 34-14 win over the Wyoming Cowboys.
2 years ago

Retzlaff Overcomes Early Inconsistencies’, BYU Football Tops Wyoming

It was a slow first half for BYU, but a 100-yard kick return from Keelan Marion to open the second half spearheaded a 34-14 Cougar win over Wyoming.
2 years ago

Last-Minute Personnel Updates From BYU/Wyoming Game

The latest personnel notes before BYU vs. Wyoming.
2 years ago

Lee Corso Gives BYU/Wyoming Prediction On ESPN’s College Gameday

The longtime College Gameday analyst weighed in on BYU's trip to Laramie.
2 years ago

BYU vs. Wyoming: Game Day Preview Plus Score Prediction

BYU is back on the Front Range for the 80th edition of the rivalry with Wyoming.
2 years ago

BYU Closes Nonconference Play Against ‘Wounded Dog’ Wyoming

It's time to make a trip to the Front Range.
2 years ago

BYU’s Trip To Wyoming Brings Back Rivalry Memories

Looking back at the memorable history of BYU vs. Wyoming.
2 years ago

BYU Soccer Spoils Arizona State’s Big 12 Debut With Shutout Victory

Cougars kick off Big 12 play with a victory.
2 years ago

BYU Coaches Set Expectations For QB Jake Retzlaff Entering Wyoming Game

BYU coaches remain confident in Jake Retzlaff's abilities entering the Wyoming game.
2 years ago

Taking Inventory Of BYU Football’s Future Nonconference Schedules

BYU football has games lined up from 2025 to 2035.
2 years ago

BYU LB Jack Kelly Among National Leaders For QB Pressures

BYU's defense is making plays and Jack Kelly is one of the leaders.
2 years ago

BYU Football DE Tyler Batty Needed Stitches On Injured Ear

BYU's star defensive end had a gruesome injury in last week's win over SMU. He's ready for this week at Wyoming.
2 years ago

Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Three Matchups

The picks for an intriguing week three slate of games around the Big 12 Conference.
2 years ago

Report: BYU Moves Up Future Game Against Stanford For 2025 Season

BYU football will face Stanford in the 2025 season according to a report.
2 years ago

Pac-12 Reportedly Rebuilding League By Targeting Mountain West Schools

Conference realignment never sleeps.
2 years ago

EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Of BYU/Wyoming

Letting the video game simulate BYU versus Wyoming.
2 years ago

Big 12 Power Rankings: Where BYU, Utah Rank Entering Week Three

Entering week three of Big 12 football.
2 years ago

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

BYU football kicked off week three of the 2024 season with a virtual press conference from head coach Kalani Sitake.
2 years ago

BYU Injury Update On RBs LJ Martin, Hinckley Ropati For Wyoming Week

The latest on BYU's injured running backs for week three.
2 years ago

BYU Football Releases Depth Chart For Wyoming Game

BYU's depth chart for week three against the Wyoming Cowboys.
2 years ago

TV Info, Kickoff Time Revealed For BYU’s Big 12 Opener Against Kansas State

Kickoff time set for BYU's Big 12 opener against Kansas State.
2 years ago

BYU Football Showed Resilience In ‘Gritty’ Win Over SMU

Complete team effort from BYU in Dallas.
2 years ago