Are BYU's at-large Playoff hopes finished after loss at Utah? + Sounding off on 24-team Playoff in 2027
BYU football suffered its second loss of the regular season, falling at Utah, 28-20. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper closes the book on BYU's rivalry setback and discusses the possible at-large hopes for BYU football in the College Football Playoff. Mitch is not optimistic about BYU's chances. In this episode, Mitch also discusses the Cougar Stock Exchange and what's trending up and down in BYU football after the loss to the Utes. Taking a look at what the new 24-team College Football Playoff, beginning in 2027, will do for BYU football. 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: Monday, November 09, 2026 | Runtime: 43:34