Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

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Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail.  Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.

  1. Postgame Reaction: BYU 83, Kansas State 73 - Big 12 Opening Win

    16H AGO

    Postgame Reaction: BYU 83, Kansas State 73 - Big 12 Opening Win

    BYU basketball defeated Kansas State 83-73 to open Big 12 play for the 2025-26 season. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his takeaways from the win as BYU secures its 10th consecutive win this season. It's the first 10-game win streak for the Cougars since 2011. AJ Dybantsa scored 24 points for the Cougars while Rob Wright III dropped 18, and Richie Saunders contributed 13 points. BYU's defense limited Kansas State to only three 3-pointers in the victory. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    19 min
  2. Kevin Young Previews Big 12 Play + Discusses NBA Draft Picks To College

    2D AGO · BONUS

    Kevin Young Previews Big 12 Play + Discusses NBA Draft Picks To College

    BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with reporters on January 1, 2026, to preview the upcoming matchup against Kansas State, Big 12 play, and also the player movement of NBA Draft picks coming to college. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    16 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Coaching Carousel Chatter + Transfer Portal Preview For BYU

    Revisiting the situation between BYU, Jay Hill, and Michigan, and looking at the history of BYU's defenses under Kalani Sitake. KSL Sports BYU Insider dove into the numbers and examined how BYU has performed historically on defense. Then, BYU football is expected to lose a quarterback to the transfer portal in McCae Hillstead. He becomes the fifth BYU player who is expected to go portaling when the Transfer Portal opens up on January 2. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    22 min
  4. Jay Hill & Michigan + BYU Football Closes Out Memorable 2025 Season

    5D AGO

    Jay Hill & Michigan + BYU Football Closes Out Memorable 2025 Season

    Speculation continues to heat up with BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill and the Michigan Wolverines. What to make of the situation and what could be next for BYU football. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts. Also, BYU football capped off the 2025 season with a Pop-Tarts Bowl win over Georgia Tech. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    19 min
  5. Postgame Reaction: BYU 25, Georgia Tech 21 - Pop-Tarts Bowl Champions

    12/28/2025

    Postgame Reaction: BYU 25, Georgia Tech 21 - Pop-Tarts Bowl Champions

    BYU football stormed back from an 11-point deficit to take down Georgia Tech, 25-21, in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed BYU's big win, the key moments, and other aspects of the Pop-Tarts Bowl victory. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was a star in the game, earning Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP honors. Evan Johnson sealed the win with an interception on Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King. Harper broke down all of the key moments from BYU's win that gave the Cougars a 12th victory in the 2025 season. Mitch also discussed rumors that BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill as a potential target to join the Michigan Wolverines coaching staff alongside Kyle Whittingham. Then, he dove into an outlook on personnel for BYU in the 2026 season by position. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    1h 10m
  6. How Does BYU Matchup Against Georgia Tech Without LJ Martin?

    12/24/2025

    How Does BYU Matchup Against Georgia Tech Without LJ Martin?

    BYU football will be without LJ Martin in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech in Orlando, Florida. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake announced that Martin is having surgery and will shut it down for the remainder of the 2025 season. What is next for BYU at the running back position on Saturday in the "People's National Championship?" KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the news and what's next for the Cougars as they prepare for the Yellow Jackets Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    23 min
  7. AJ Dybantsa Puts Together Historic Performance + BYU Football Lands In Orlando

    12/23/2025

    AJ Dybantsa Puts Together Historic Performance + BYU Football Lands In Orlando

    BYU Basketball closed out nonconference play against Eastern Washington and AJ Dybantsa delivered a historic performance. The star freshman produced a triple-double. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed Dybantsa's memorable night. Also, what does it mean for BYU going forward? BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young gave Mitch and the rest of the BYU media a Christmas gift. Mitch opened it on the show. Big 12 Football Bowl Picks as the Bowl Season starts to heat up, with Christmas taking place this week. Then, finally, BYU football arrived in Orlando for the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech. Kalani Sitake was asked about the importance of securing a 12th win in the 2025 season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    32 min
  8. Kevin Young, Richie Saunders, Rob Wright III Postgame After BYU's Win Over EWU

    12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Kevin Young, Richie Saunders, Rob Wright III Postgame After BYU's Win Over EWU

    BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players Richie Saunders and Rob Wright III spoke to the media after the Cougars defeated Eastern Washington on December 22, 2025, to close out non-conference play. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

    14 min
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Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail.  Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.

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