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Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast
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.
Episodes
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastDoes new Big 12 rule impact Jaxon Kohler? Clearing up the noise + BYU WR Kyler Kasper interview
The Big 12 Conference "unanimously adopted a conference rule" that prevents Big 12 member institutions from fielding professional athletes in any…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football depth chart projection for 2026 season + Final camp practice observations
BYU football wrapped up fall camp 2026 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Student Athlete Building in Provo. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was there to…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastThoughts on LES upgrades + BYU practice notes + Kevin Gilbride interview
With the September 5 opener against Utah Tech now less than two weeks away, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a loaded episode. First up, BYU…
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BYU football fall camp is winding down with season-opener approaching
BYU football enters the final week of fall camp practices with the 2026 season opener against Utah Tech approaching. This is a news update that aired on KSL…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU basketball picks up a commitment from standout big-man Jaxon Kohler
BYU basketball picked up a commitment from former Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler. Kohler picked BYU over Kentucky, Kansas, and Louisville. He gives BYU a…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastTop BYU wide receivers emerging + TJ Woods interview + Fall weddings
A big storyline for BYU football entering the 2026 season is at wide receiver. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discusses the latest with the wide receiver…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football practice observations: What stood out + 5-in-5 heats up for basketball
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper starts today's show from the practice fields after another eventful day at BYU football fall camp. Day 11 took place…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastFall camp chats with BYU K Matthias Dunn, P Fuller Shurtz, LS Ty Smith, and CB Kevin Doe
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with some BYU football players at fall camp practice. At the beginning of this episode, you'll hear a combined…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastReaction to BYU's preseason AP Top 25 ranking + Speculation continues on resources
The preseason AP Top 25 is out and BYU checks in at No. 14, tied with USC with 839 points. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper reacts to the Cougars' highest…
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BYU QB coach views Bill Belichick as a mentor in his career
First-year BYU assistant QB coach Tyler Hughes worked under Bill Belichick at the New England Patriots. Belichick is one of the mentors in Hughes' coaching…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU WR expectations + Roger Saleapaga interview + Recruits to watch during HS football season
Despite being a big question mark, BYU football coaches are quietly optimistic for the BYU wide receiver unit entering the 2026 season. What should…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKalani Sitake discusses relationship with Brian Santiago + QB coach Tyler Hughes interview
It was a busy Wednesday at the BYU Student Athlete Building, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper unpacks all of it. The biggest headline: Kalani Sitake met…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastReaction to BYU hiring Kentucky's Marc Hill as Deputy AD + Chad Kauha'aha'a interview
Big news in the BYU Athletics front office. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the hiring of Marc Hill as BYU's new deputy athletic director. Hill…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU addresses rumors surrounding Brian Santiago + Fall Camp: Week Two observations
Rumors spread like wildfire across social media and fan message boards over the weekend that BYU athletic director Brian Santiago could be fired. It wasn't…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastAaron Roderick, Kelly Poppinga, Keanu Tanuvasa provide fall camp updates
BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga, and defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa spoke to the media after day five…
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BYU's quarterback situation behind Bear Bachmeier
Who will be the backup quarterback behind Bear Bachmeier this season? BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick provides an update. This is a news update that…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWill BYU QB Bear Bachmeier run the ball less in 2026? + Cosmo goes into the Hall
BYU football fall camp is rolling, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper kicks off today's episode with the question on every Cougar fan's mind: Will Bear…
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Reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin is back in action
BYU star running back LJ Martin is healthy and ready to roll for his senior season. This is a news update that aired on KSL NewsRadio. You can listen to the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastDiving into BYU's wide receiver room with Fesi Sitake + Expectations for defense
As BYU football opens fall camp this week, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the expectations for first-year defensive coordinator Kelly…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWhat caught my attention at day one of BYU football fall camp
BYU football is officially back. The Cougars kicked off fall camp practice on Wednesday at the Student Athlete Building. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastLJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker set the scene for BYU football fall camp
BYU football running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker spoke to the media following day one of fall camp practice at the Student-Athlete Building in…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKalani Sitake recaps day one of BYU football fall camp 2026
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media after day one of fall camp practice on August 5, 2026, at the Student-Athlete Building in Provo…
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Kelly Poppinga loves the talent of his first defense as BYU's defensive coordinator
BYU football hired Kelly Poppinga as the new defensive coordinator to replace Jay Hill. Poppinga is excited for the talent he inherits in his first year as the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastUnder-the-radar BYU players to watch in camp + Uhila Wolfgramm interview
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper reacts to the Cougars landing at No. 15 in the 2026 US LBM Coaches Poll — their highest preseason coaches ranking in…
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Kalani Sitake sets his top priority for year 11 as BYU's head coach
Kalani Sitake is back as BYU's head coach after being pursued by the Penn State Nittany Lions. It's year 11 for Sitake at his alma mater, and he lays out his…
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Bear Bachmeier isn't shying away from expectations in sophomore season
BYU football is back. Leading the charge on offense for the Cougars is sophomore signal-caller Bear Bachmeier. The Murrieta, California native knows…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football gets set to kick off fall camp + Andrew Gentry interview
Football season is officially here. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper kicks off the week with a loaded Monday edition of Cougar Tracks as BYU football…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastIntel from BYU football golf classic as Cougs get ready for camp
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Nate Slack recapped their day participating in the BYU football media golf classic for…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast2026 BYU football fall camp preview: Key storylines to follow
BYU football fall camp is almost here. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the key storylines to watch for in camp. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU basketball lands a center from Poland + Five football players ready for a jump in 2026
Kevin Young's search for a center is finally over, or at least getting close to the finish line. BYU basketball has reportedly landed a commitment from…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU basketball summer outlook for 2026-27 season + Expectations for QB Bear Bachmeier
On this episode of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into the latest around BYU athletics with a heavy focus on BYU basketball and the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastAD Brian Santiago lays out expectations for 2026 BYU football season
BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. They discussed the upcoming…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastOne-on-One interview with Kalani Sitake + BYU lands sponsorship patch
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake is entering his 11th season at his alma mater. During an interview at Big 12 Media Days with Mitch Harper, Sitake…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastIntel and analysis from BYU football's time at 2026 Big 12 Media Day
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recapped Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days, where BYU took center stage inside The Star in Frisco, Texas. Mitch gave…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU head coach Kalani Sitake podium sound at 2026 Big 12 Media Days
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to reporters at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBig 12 State of the Conference Address from Commissioner Brett Yormark
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the media at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBig 12 Media Days 2026: Key BYU football storylines to follow
Football season is here as the Big 12 Media Days have arrived. The annual event once again takes place at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the practice home of the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU beats out Oklahoma for Uhila Wolfgramm + Highest-rated players in CFB over last 25 years
BYU football lands a commitment from four-star EDGE rusher Uhila Wolfgramm out of Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah. Wolfgramm picked BYU over…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastFour-star WR Blake Wong breaks down why he committed to BYU football
BYU football picked up a commitment from four-star wide receiver Blake Wong out of Norco, California. Wong hopped on the Cougar Tracks Podcast with KSL Sports…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBreaking down wins & losses on the recruiting trail for BYU football + Brooks Bahr interview
BYU football continues to piece together its 2027 recruiting class. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down some of the recent moves with Blake Wong…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastRichie Saunders is ready to "grind" in Memphis + BYU CFB 27 rating leaks
BYU basketball star Richie Saunders was selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft at pick number 32 by the Memphis Grizzlies. KSL Sports BYU Insider…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastAJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 to the Wizards: NBA draft first round reactions
Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa made history. The Brockton, Massachusetts native became the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa was selected by…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football closed out big official visit weekend + Will AJ Dybantsa go No. 1? NBA draft preview
BYU football closed out its big recruiting weekend of official visitors. What stood out and what's upcoming for the Cougars on the recruiting trail for the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastJake Wahlin explains 48-hour portal path to BYU + Football Summer School: Wide Receivers
BYU basketball has summer practices rolling. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared some of his takeaways from head coach Kevin Young's commentary as he…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastRob Wright III, Collin Chandler discuss outlook for BYU basketball in 2026-27
BYU basketball guards Rob Wright III and Collin Chandler spoke to the media after a summer practice on June 16, 2026 at the Marriott Center Annex in Provo…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young lays out goals of BYU basketball summer practices
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media following a summer practice at the Marriott Center Annex on June 16, 2026. Young is entering his…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastTexas Tech, Brendan Sorsby part ways + BYU football safeties preview
Texas Tech and QB Brendan Sorsby mutually agreed to part ways. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reaction to the final outcome in this story as…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBig 12 faces lawsuits with Sorsby situation + Summer BYU football recruiting heats up
The Big 12 Conference is facing potential legal action from the Texas Attorney General and Brendan Sorsby's attorney. What does the league do next? KSL Sports…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastUnpacking the impact of Bredan Sorsby situation + BYU football summer school kicks off
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is cleared to play despite gambling admissions after receiving a temporary injunction. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU AD Brian Santiago goes into wide-range of topics after first year on the job
BYU Cougars Athletic Director Brian Santiago completed his first year on the job. It was an eventful first athletic season. But the job never stops. KSL Sports…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastOne-on-One with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to discuss playoff formats, 2026 outlook
Kalani Sitake is entering his 11th season as the head coach of the BYU football program. There might not be a season with higher expectations than the upcoming…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastOne-on-One with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark + Deep dive into Football & Basketball
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from his trip to Texas at the Big 12 Spring Meetings. During his trip, he had the opportunity to catch up…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU head coach Kevin Young discusses center search, roster construction at Big 12 meetings
The Big 12 spring meetings began on Tuesday, with men's basketball head coaches gathering at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. BYU basketball head coach…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBig 12 spring meetings preview + BYU football on top school lists for recruits
One of the most pivotal weeks on the college athletics calendar is here: Big 12 spring meetings. This year's spring meetings will be taking place in Frisco…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU Fan Fest Recap with Siale Esera + Basketball's search for a center continues
The BYU football team was at the 2026 Fan Fest in Farmington, Utah. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with linebacker Siale Esera at the Fan Fest…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastTop 10 BYU football players in the Kalani Sitake era
It's hard to believe, but Kalani Sitake has been the head coach of the BYU football program for 10 seasons. During those 10 years, he's coached some excellent…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastRetaining Kalani Sitake was big win for BYU + Notes from basketball live period
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake recalled his talks with Penn State to On3's Pete Nakos. In Sitake's commentary, he noted, "It all works out the way it's…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastIntroducing the new co-host on Cougar Sports Saturday + Final stop on BYU football opponent spring tour
Along with hosting Cougar Tracks every day, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper also hosts Cougar Sports Saturday on KSL NewsRadio (Saturdays, Noon-3 pm MT)…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastUltimate BYU football trips during college & NFL seasons + Recruiting nuggets
The NFL schedule was released for the 2026 season on Thursday night. It was an opportunity to start planning the ultimate football road trips for the 2026 BYU…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastOne year under Brian Santiago: Taking stock of BYU athletics + Will the Jazz trade up for AJ Dybantsa?
May 13 marked the one-year anniversary of Brian Santiago's hiring as BYU's athletics director. How has BYU athletics performed in the first year under…