Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

As the coaching carousel in college football continues to take unexpected turns after the sudden firing of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, the long-term extension that BYU signed with Kalani Sitake makes the Cougars one of the winners in the carousel.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Sitake's extension, what it means for BYU moving forward, and his relationship with AD Brian Santiago.

Women's Volleyball coach Heather Olmstead announced she was leaving the program. Harper shared some thoughts on that exit.

BYU football freshmen inventory for the 2025 season. Some of the prominent freshmen include Hunter Clegg, Nusi Taumoepeau, Cannon DeVries, and others.

Taking a look at the defensive side of the ball. Finally, BYU Basketball resume breakdown: the Top-10 squad led by AJ Dybantsa has four games remaining in non-conference play.

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BYU Basketball knocked off the Clemson Tigers on a buzzer-beater from guard Rob Wright III. The Cougars improve to 8-1 overall after the 67-64 win.

Also, AJ Dybantsa's stardom shone bright at basketball's biggest stage, Madison Square Garden.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his breakdown on the win. What were his takeaways as the Cougars now have a light stretch before starting Big 12 play.

In addition to this episode of Cougar Tracks, Mitch shared the best buzzer-beater moments in BYU basketball history.

Finally, Harper took inventory of the BYU football program's freshman offensive class. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier was a superstar, but there wasn't much after him.

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The NCAA Transfer Portal will have a single window during the 2026 cycle, from January 2nd to January 16th.

Like everyone else in Power Four football, BYU looks to be a program in the mix for some prospects.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the Cougars' portal needs for the 2026 cycle.

From backup quarterback to linebacker, and everywhere else in between, Harper breaks it down.

BYU basketball takes on the Clemson Tigers tonight at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic.

Mitch breaks down the matchup and gives you the notable storylines and stats heading into the game at the "Mecca."

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After an 11-2 season in 2025, the BYU Cougars were left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the snub and what it means for the Cougars going forward, as well as for the Big 12 as a whole.

Harper then shared some final thoughts on BYU's 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game.

BYU football is preparing to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but it was so close to being the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. 

Oh, what could have been.

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No. 11 BYU football was crushed by No. 4 Texas Tech in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the game and shared their takeaways after BYU suffered another blowout setback to the Big 12 Champion Red Raiders.

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BYU football players Chase Roberts, Faletau Satuala, Tanner Wall, and Parker Kingston all spoke to the media after the Cougars lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2025 Edwards Jones Big 12 Football Championship Game in Arlington, Texas.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to the media after the Cougars' 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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No. 11 BYU looks to upset No. 4 Texas Tech in the Big 12 Football Championship Game in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Arlington to preview the matchup. He breaks down the game and gives his score prediction for the highly anticipated Big 12 Championship, which is expected to be a sellout. 

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BYU football is preparing for the Big 12 Championship with only one path to reaching the College Football Playoff: take down No. 4 Texas Tech.

The bias from the Playoff Committee has been terrible. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper sounds off on the Committee as BYU gears up for one of the biggest games in program history.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake enters the Big 12 Championship Game with a brand new contract extension.

Some closing thoughts on Sitake's extension and what it means for BYU going forward. Throwback Thursday:

Looking back at BYU's history in Conference Championship Games. Then, finally, key storylines entering the No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech Big 12 Championship Game matchup.

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BYU football signed 19 players on the opening day of the Early Signing Period for the 2026 recruiting class. Quarterback Ryder Lyons is the highest-rated recruit in the Kalani Sitake era. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the recruiting class, sharing his thoughts on BYU's class and the potential impact of the guys, and going through each player.

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