CFP sends message to BYU football in rankings + Interviews with Fesi Sitake & Will Ferrin
The first College Football Playoff rankings are out, and BYU ranked lower than the AP voters did. On this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper reacts to BYU's No. 9 spot in the committee's first rankings and explains what it means for the Cougars' path to the playoff. He also breaks down the biggest news of rivalry week: LJ Martin is back on the practice field. Mitch also caught up with BYU Passing Game Coordinator Fesi Sitake to discuss his history with the rivalry growing up and his expectations for this Saturday morning. Then, finally, Mitch spoke with BYU great Will Ferrin. The former BYU star kicker, two years ago at Rice-Eccles Stadium, delivered one of the great moments in rivalry history, making a 44-yard game-winning field goal to give BYU a 22-21 victory. Will shared his memories from that game, his thoughts on this year's team, and his pro aspirations. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.
Published: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 | Runtime: 51:17