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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 vs. Texas: Three thoughts entering NCAA Tournament matchup

Counting down from the Rose City.

7 months ago

Notes from BYU’s opening practice in Portland at NCAA Tournament

Tidbits and notes from BYU's open practice in Portland.

7 months ago

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

What you need to know about Texas.

7 months ago

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

The matchup in the Round of 64 is set.

7 months ago

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

Devin Booker showing love to BYU.

7 months ago

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

Practice notes from St. Patrick's Day practice.

7 months ago

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

Best of the best in college basketball.

7 months ago

Puka Nacua makes bold prediction for BYU in 2026 NCAA Tournament

Nacua embodies, "Go Cougs, baby!"

7 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.

7 months ago

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

Tip-off time is set.

7 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.

7 months ago

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

It's time to dance for BYU basketball.

7 months ago

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

AJ Dybantsa was a superstar in Kansas City.

7 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.

7 months ago

Big 12 eliminates LED GlassFloor for remainder of 2026 conference tournament

Glass is out at the Big 12 Tournament.

7 months ago

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

BYU exits the 2026 Big 12 Tournament.

7 months ago

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

Heavyweight matchup in the Big 12 Tournament.

8 months ago

BYU basketball defeats West Virginia, advances to Big 12 quarterfinal

BYU takes down West Virginia.

8 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.

8 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.

8 months ago

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

BYU's star freshman puts up numbers.

8 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.

8 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.

8 months ago

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

BYU's potential postseason run begins now.

8 months ago