Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

Why isn't BYU football ranked? Sizing up the AP Top 25 poll and the pollster who has gone viral with her ballot.

Mitch shares his thoughts on the rankings debate.

Ari Temkin from Big 12 Radio on TuneIn joined the program to discuss BYU and Big 12 football in 2025.

Finally, BYU basketball will play in the Maui Invitational in 2026. But what was even more notable was the return of BYU to ESPN's Big Monday.

Mitch took a trip down memory lane to the time when BYU basketball last appeared on ESPN's Big Monday in 2005, with games tipping off at 10 p.m. as part of the Mountain West Conference.

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BYU football wide receiver Jojo Phillips will be out for a stretch of the 2025 season. Head coach Kalani Sitake provided an update on the redshirt sophomore receiver on Tuesday morning after Jojo shared a post on social media. 

Where does BYU football go moving forward at the wide receiver position? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the unit.

With BYU football navigating its first bye week of the season, it's a good time to look at the highest-graded players through the first two games, according to Pro Football Focus' grades.

Finally, Mitch shares the five things he's learned about this BYU team as they jumped out to a 2-0 start.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters via Zoom on September 8, 2025, as the Cougars head into the bye week.

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BYU football defeated the Stanford Cardinal 27-3 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave his closing thoughts on the game in the latest episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

Mitch shares his thoughts on the BYU offense, Bear Bachmeier, the defense, and more after the Cougs improve to 2-0 on the season.

Despite the 24-point win, BYU remains outside of the AP Top 25. Why is that? Mitch shares his thoughts on the AP Top 25 poll.

A recruiting update, as BYU had a visit from a five-star tight end over the weekend.

Also, Ryder Lyons' Under Armour ads showed up during NFL games.

Finally, the Cougar Stock Exchange: What's trending up and trending down in BYU football after the win over Stanford?

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BYU football improved to 2-0 in the 2025 season after defeating the Stanford Cardinal, 27-3, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland shared their takeaways from BYU's victory over the Cardinal.

They discussed the performance of Bear Bachmeier, the BYU defense's talent through two weeks, and what's next for the Cougars.

Also, were they surprised that Stanford didn't make a change at quarterback?

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Stanford Cardinal football coach Frank Reich spoke with the media after the Cardinal loss to BYU football on September 6, 2025, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, 27-3.

Stanford falls to 0-2 in the 2025 season.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Saturday, September 6, inside LaVell Edwards Stadium after the Cougars defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 27-3.

BYU improves to 2-0 in the 2025 football season.

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BYU football players spoke to the media after the Cougars defeated the Stanford Cardinal on September 6, 2025, by a score of 27-3.

The players who spoke to the media include:

• LB Jack Kelly
• SAF Faletau Satuala
• RB Sione Moa
• WR Chase Roberts

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It's another Football Friday on Cougar Tracks as BYU football gets set to host the Stanford Cardinal.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his preview and score prediction for BYU vs. Stanford.

Also in this episode, he discussed Ryder Lyons' signing with Under Armour and Lyons' upcoming game tonight against Mission Viejo High School.

Finally, Mitch gave his thoughts on the NCAA proposing one transfer portal in football in early January.

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BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick spoke with reporters this week to preview the week two matchup against the Stanford Cardinal.

Kickoff between BYU and Stanford is at 8:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio. Pregame radio coverage of BYU-Stanford begins at 6 p.m. on KSL NewsRadio.

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