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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

NCAA Tournament preview: Four things to know about BYU’s opponent, Texas

What you need to know about Texas.
6 months ago

BYU will face Texas Longhorns in first round of 2026 NCAA Tournament

The matchup in the Round of 64 is set.
6 months ago

Devin Booker wears BYU Nike ‘Book 2’ shoes during Phoenix Suns game

Devin Booker showing love to BYU.
6 months ago

What caught my attention at midway point of BYU football spring practice

Practice notes from St. Patrick's Day practice.
6 months ago

BYU’s AJ Dybantsa named AP All-American for 2025-26 season

Best of the best in college basketball.
6 months ago

Puka Nacua makes bold prediction for BYU in 2026 NCAA Tournament

Nacua embodies, "Go Cougs, baby!"
6 months ago

BYU women’s basketball passed up in NCAA Tournament, will play in WBIT

BYU women's basketball will continue its season in the WBIT.
6 months ago

TV info, tip-off time revealed for BYU’s 2026 NCAA Tournament opener

Tip-off time is set.
6 months ago

BYU Basketball’s history in the NCAA Tournament: All 33 appearances

BYU is now up to 33 bids all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Looking back at their history.
6 months ago

BYU basketball punches ticket with at-large bid to 2026 NCAA Tournament

It's time to dance for BYU basketball.
6 months ago

BYU’s AJ Dybantsa named to All-Big 12 Tournament Team

AJ Dybantsa was a superstar in Kansas City.
6 months ago

Where BYU basketball stands in NCAA Bracketology coming out of Big 12 Tournament

Taking a look at the bracket outlook for BYU basketball.
6 months ago

Big 12 eliminates LED GlassFloor for remainder of 2026 conference tournament

Glass is out at the Big 12 Tournament.
6 months ago

BYU lets halftime lead slip, falls to No. 5 Houston in Big 12 Quarterfinal

BYU exits the 2026 Big 12 Tournament.
6 months ago

BYU vs. No. 5 Houston: Three thoughts entering Big 12 Tournament matchup

Heavyweight matchup in the Big 12 Tournament.
6 months ago

BYU basketball defeats West Virginia, advances to Big 12 quarterfinal

BYU takes down West Virginia.
6 months ago

BYU vs. West Virginia: Three thoughts entering Big 12 Tournament matchup

BYU has another opportunity to get a win in their pursuit of a Big 12 Tournament title.
6 months ago

BYU’s Rob Wright III needed dental work at Big 12 Tournament

The latest on Rob Wright III entering Wednesday's game against West Virginia.
6 months ago

BYU’s AJ Dybantsa passed Kevin Durant for Big 12 Tournament record

BYU's star freshman puts up numbers.
6 months ago

BYU cruises past Kansas State in Big 12 Tournament thanks to AJ Dybantsa’s big night

BYU is moving on to the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.
6 months ago

Brett Yormark, Big 12 have ‘zero tolerance’ for anti-LDS chants targeting BYU

The Commissioner of the Big 12 spoke against the derogatory chants.
6 months ago

BYU vs. Kansas State: Three thoughts entering Big 12 Tournament matchup

BYU's potential postseason run begins now.
6 months ago

Richie Saunders ‘activates’ coach status for BYU teammates at Big 12 Tournament

"Coach Richie" has a nice ring to it.
6 months ago

Egor Dёmin’s rookie season with Brooklyn Nets ends due to injury

Rookie season comes to a close for former BYU star.
6 months ago