Cougar Tracks

Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU athletics. KSL personality Mitch Harper hosts the show, bringing you everything from the latest happenings in the Cougar football and men's basketball programs, to the dish on the recruiting trail. Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.

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Breaking Down A Busy Week For BYU At The Big 12 Spring Meetings

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recapped the final day from the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings, discussing the College Football Playoff, NCAA Tournament expansion, media rights, Big 12's future, and how BYU athletics fits into all of it.

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Pushes CFP Format To Close Spring Meetings

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Baylor President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., spoke to reporters to close the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida, on May 30th, 2025.

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Big 12 Chief Football Officer Scott Draper Discusses League Schedule, BYU/Utah Rivalry

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with the Big 12's Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings on May 29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Topics discussed:

Recap of the football portion of the Big 12 Spring Meetings
College Football Playoff, Transfer Portal Windows
BYU/Utah Rivalry, where it's scheduled
Kalani Sitake, BYU's contributions to the Big 12

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Big 12 Basketball VP Brian Thornton Discussed BYU, Hoops Media Rights

Big 12 Vice President of Men's Basketball Brian Thornton sat down with KSL Sports' Mitch Harper to discuss Big 12 men's basketball, the non-conference scheduling, BYU Basketball, Kevin Young, and Big 12 basketball media rights.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker Discussed Basketball Tournament Expansion

NCAA President Charlie Baker spoke with reporters at the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2025.

Topics discussed:

Comments with the Big 12 coaches
NCAA Tournament Expansion
The number he wants
Why expansion is good for the NCAA
Latest on potential Commission from President Trump
Response to the SEC on questions of being in the NCAA

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Kevin Young Exits Big 12 Meetings Excited For Year Two Of BYU Basketball

BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando.

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Lee Cummard Talks BYU Women's Basketball At Big 12 Meetings

BYU women's basketball head coach Lee Cummard spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida.

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Big 12 Meetings Recap Day 1: Basketball Takes Center Stage

The Big 12 Spring Business Meetings started in Orlando at the Waldorf Astoria. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on location to discuss the meetings.

On day one, Big 12 Men's and women's basketball coaches held their meetings on Wednesday, May 28.

Harper shared his insights from the day and also discussed the College Football Playoff.

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Bill Self, Kelvin Sampson Discuss Big 12 Basketball At Spring Meetings

Kansas coach Bill Self, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, and Big 12 Basketball Men's Basketball Vice President Brian Thornton discuss Big 12 hoops.

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Brian Santiago Introductory News Conference As BYU Athletic Director

BYU President C. Shane Reese and new BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with the media at Santiago's introductory news conference at the BYU Broadcasting Building on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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