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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 PodcastWashington Wizards GM weighs in on AJ Dybantsa + Utah Utes: Spring outlook
Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa is in Chicago at the 2026 NBA draft combine. All eyes are on Dybantsa. Will he emerge as the No. 1 overall pick to the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBreaking down KSL Sports' post-spring 2026 Big 12 football power rankings
On this episode of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the KSL Sports post-spring Big 12 football power rankings for the 2026…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastGetting to know four-star BYU DL commit Jeremiah Williams
BYU football doesn't get blue-chip defensive linemen often on the recruiting trail. In the 2027 class, they have one in Tustin, California, native Jeremiah…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast24-Team College Football Playoff could work for BYU + Observations from the recruiting trail
College Football coaches have reportedly voiced their support for a 24-team College Football Playoff. It's a radical idea, but it could work. KSL Sports BYU…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU basketball revives rivalry with Utah State + Arizona State: Spring outlook
BYU basketball announced a two-game series with in-state rival Utah State. It will be the first meeting between the two programs since 2021. KSL Sports BYU…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU adds cornerback Ryan Wooten Jr. + Basketball roster reset for 2026-27
BYU football picked up a commitment from New Jersey native Ryan Wooten Jr., a cornerback in the class of 2027. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastAJ & Richie invited to combine | Notre Dame spring outlook | Predicting TV and kickoff times for BYU football games
We kick off the month of May with news around BYU basketball as AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders were invited to the NBA draft combine. Everyone knew Dybantsa…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU recruiting tidbits + Cade Uluave recaps spring practices
The recruiting trail is busy for BYU sports these days. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the latest for basketball and football on the trail…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastNCAA Tournament expansion thoughts + BYU football is off to strong start in recruiting for 2027
BYU football is up to three commitments in the class of 2027, with the latest being Jeremiah Williams from Tustin, California. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastCould BYU emerge as Big 12 favorite after Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal? + Early look at BYU's top 2027 NFL Draft prospects
On this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, KSL Sports BYU Insider MitchHarper breaks down the potential fallout from the gambling scandal involving Texas…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU makes top schools cut for Obinna Ekezie Jr. | AJ Dybantsa says farewell | 2026 NFL Draft recap
BYU basketball hosted five-star center in the class of 2027 Obinna Ekezie Jr. over the weekend on an official visit. Then on Monday, Ekezie put out his top…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWhat we learned from the transfer portal window for BYU basketball + Isaiah Glasker interview
The NCAA Transfer Portal window for men's college basketball is officially closed. It was a wild two weeks. What did we learn about BYU basketball from the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU NFL Draft preview: Older prospects are more common + Spring opponent tour kicks off with Utah Tech
The NFL draft kicks off on Thursday and runs through Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. How many BYU football players will hear their name called? KSL…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBear Bachmeier locked in for 2026 season as BYU's QB1 + Recruiting tidbits from Under Armour camp
BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier enters his sophomore season with the Cougars. The reigning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year discussed how his life…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastRoster construction continues for BYU basketball + Football recruiting heats up
After securing a signing from Rob Wright III to withdraw from the Transfer Portal and landing Collin Chandler and Jake Wahlin, BYU basketball continues to…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastReaction to Rob Wright III returning to BYU and Jake Wahlin committing on a busy portal day
BYU basketball gets Rob Wright III to return out of the Transfer Portal, spurning the Kentucky Wildcats in the process. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPortal movement as Tyler Betsey commits to BYU + Interview with CB Evan Johnson
BYU basketball picked up a commitment from Syracuse transfer forward Tyler Betsey. The Windsor, Connecticut native was a former Top-50 recruit in the 2024…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastCollin Chandler commits to BYU, who else could join? + Keanu Tanuvasa interview
BYU basketball picked up its first transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle over the weekend when Kentucky combo guard Collin Chandler announced he's…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football post-spring depth chart projection + Friday night lights in the Big 12
Spring football is in the rearview mirror for BYU football. Coming up will be summer conditioning, followed by Fall Camp. To get a sense of who the top players…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU basketball portal activity continues to move + Hoops, Football talk with Matt Baiamonte
The transfer portal isn't slowing down for anyone. BYU basketball has six players in the portal as of Thursday, with Kennard Davis Jr., Tyler Mrus, and JUCO…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastRob Wright III to the Transfer Portal: What's next for BYU basketball?
BYU basketball guard Rob Wright III and forward Dominique Diomande entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. What's next for BYU basketball in building up the roster…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football players trending up after spring + Hoops portal activity
The Transfer Portal is officially open for Men's College Basketball, and BYU basketball has one player who has entered the portal. That player is center Xavion…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastTransfer portal set to open for basketball + Interview with BYU football star LJ Martin
The NCAA Basketball Transfer Portal window is set to open on April 7 and run until April 21. BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young has said this is a "buckle…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastTakeaways from BYU football spring practices
BYU football wrapped up spring practices for the 2026 season. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his takeaways from what he learned in spring ball…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKalani Sitake gives closing thoughts on BYU spring practices in 2026
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters via Zoom on April 2, 2026, to close out spring practices. Sitake is entering his 11th season as…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU coordinators Kelly Poppinga & Aaron Roderick close out spring ball
BYU football defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick spoke with the media on April 2, 2026, on the final day of spring…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastSomething to ponder for AJ Dybantsa + Interviews with BYU CB Jayven Williams & Commit Tytan Dejong
BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa has not formally announced the next move in his career. Many assume it will be the NBA, as he is projected to be the No. 1 pick…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football's depth at QB & RB as spring ball winds down + Bruce Branch III an All-American
BYU football has a lot of star power returning, with Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin leading the way on offense. But what about the guys behind those players? BYU…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU football spring practice breakdown with Hans Olsen
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU Sports Network analyst Hans Olsen to discuss spring practices. Olsen shared his thoughts on the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBasketball portal entries who caught my attention + Interview with BYU DE Hunter Clegg
The offseason never sleeps on Cougar Tracks, and neither do we. In this episode, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into BYU football's initial SP+…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU spring football notes: K-Pop exceeding expectations + Reggie Frischknecht interview
BYU football nears the finish line of spring practices for the 2026 season. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives the latest updates from spring camp…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastEarly thoughts on 2026-27 BYU basketball roster + Pro Day Takeaways
BYU basketball is now in the offseason. When one season ends, it's already time to begin looking ahead to the next one. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWhat's next for AJ Dybantsa? + Lessons learned from 2025-26 BYU basketball season
The 2025-26 BYU basketball came to a close after an upset loss to the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Freshman star AJ Dybantsa was…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPostgame reaction from Portland: (11) Texas 79, (6) BYU 71
The 2025-26 BYU basketball season comes to a close after the Cougars fall to the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, 79-71. KSL…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastLocker room chats after BYU falls to Texas in the NCAA Tournament
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with AJ Dybantsa, Kennard Davis Jr., Keba Keita, and BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young after the Cougars lost…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU vs. Texas: NCAA Tournament game day preview & score prediction
BYU basketball takes on the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Portland, Oregon, to…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastLocker room chats with BYU basketball players at the NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball players Robert Wright III, Keba Keita, Aleksej Kostic, Dominique Diomande, Khadim Mboup, Nate Pickens, and Xavion Staton spoke with KSL Sports…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU prepares for Texas in NCAA Tournament + Fesi Sitake interview
BYU basketball will face the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. Texas defeated NC State on Tuesday in the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWhat will it take for BYU to be a bracket buster in the NCAA Tournament?
BYU basketball arrived in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, in preparation for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. BYU star AJ Dybantsa was named a first-team AP…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastWill AJ Dybantsa lead BYU on a memorable NCAA run? + Picking every game in the bracket
BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa is set to lead the Cougars into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Will Dybantsa join the likes of Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastReaction to BYU basketball's seed & draw in 2026 NCAA Tournament
BYU basketball received a 6-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face either Texas or NC State in Portland in the First Round. KSL Sports BYU Insider…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young, AJ Dybantsa react to BYU's 2026 NCAA Tournament draw
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and freshman star AJ Dybantsa spoke to reporters on Selection Sunday to react to BYU landing a 6-seed in the 2026 NCAA…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU's Bracketology outlook before Selection Sunday + Spring check-in with Paki Finau
BYU basketball won two games in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament before falling to No. 5 Houston in the Quarterfinals. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPostgame Reaction from Kansas City: (2) Houston 73, (10) BYU 66
BYU basketball's run in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament comes to a close after falling to the Houston Cougars, 73-66. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young, AJ Dybantsa, Rob Wright III react after BYU's Big 12 Tourney loss to Houston
BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young and players AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright III spoke to the media following BYU basketball's 73-66 loss to No. 5 Houston in the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKelvin Sampson, Kingston Flemings, Emmanuel Sharp react after Houston's Big 12 Tourney win over BYU
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and First Team All-Big 12 players Kingston Flemings and Emmanuel Sharp spoke with reporters after Houston defeated…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU vs. Houston: Big 12 Tournament Preview & Score Prediction
BYU basketball gets set to take on the No. 5 Houston Cougars in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPostgame Reaction from Kansas City: (10) BYU 68, (7) West Virginia 48
BYU basketball defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 68-48 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young, AJ Dybantsa, Kennard Davis react after BYU's Big 12 Tournament win over WVU
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players AJ Dybantsa and Kennard Davis Jr. spoke to reporters after the Cougars defeated West Virginia 68-48 in the…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU vs. West Virginia: Big 12 Tournament Preview & Score Prediction
No. 10-seed BYU basketball takes on No. 7-seed West Virginia in the second round of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament on March 11, 2026, at the T-Mobile Center in…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPostgame Reaction from Kansas City: (10) BYU 105, (15) K-State 91
Breaking down BYU basketball's win over Kansas State in the first round of the 2026 Big 12 Basketball Tournament in Kansas State. No. 10-seed BYU defeated No…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young, AJ Dybantsa, Khadim Mboup react after BYU's Big 12 Tournament win over K-State
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players AJ Dybantsa and Khadim Mboup spoke at the podium with the media after the Cougars defeated the Kansas State…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastK-State Interim Coach Matthew Driscoll, Players React After Big 12 Tournament Loss To BYU
Kansas State interim head coach Matthew Driscoll and players spoke to the media after BYU defeated the Wildcats 105-91 on March 10, 2026, in the first round of…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBrett Yormark discussed Media Rights, AJ Dybantsa, & BYU receiving derogatory chants at Big 12 Basketball Tournament
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke with reporters before the start of the Big 12 Conference Basketball Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 10…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU-Kansas State prediction from Kansas City + Big 12 Tournament picks
2026 Big 12 Basketball Tournament is here! KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Kansas City to cover BYU's run on the glassfloor. First, Mitch breaks down…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastOne-on-One Big 12 Tournament Preview with BYU's Kevin Young
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper spoke with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young in Kansas City for the Big 12 Tournament on March 9, 2026. Subscribe to…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU Basketball Has Momentum Entering Postseason + Sione Moa Interview
BYU basketball is riding high after a big win over No. 10 Texas Tech to close out the regular season. Now they enter the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastPostgame Reaction: BYU 82, No. 10 Texas Tech 76
BYU basketball pulled off a victory over No. 10 Texas Tech, 82-76, at the Marriott Center to close out the 2025-2026 regular season. It was BYU's second…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastKevin Young Reacts After BYU Takes Down No. 10 Texas Tech
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with reporters after the Cougars defeated No. 10 Texas Tech at the Marriott Center on March 7, 2026. Subscribe to…
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU Seniors + Rob Wright React After Win Over No. 10 Texas Tech
BYU basketball players Robert Wright III, Jared McGregor, Mihailo Boskovic, and Keba Keita spoke to reporters after the Cougars defeated No. 10 Texas Tech at…