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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.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters after the Cougars knocked off the Portland State Vikings, 69-0, on August 30, 2025, in Provo, Utah.
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Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum spoke with reporters after his team lost 69-0 to the BYU Cougars in Provo, Utah, on August 30, 2025.
Barnum called BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier "a centaur."
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BYU football players spoke with the media after the 69-0 win over Portland State on August 30, 2025, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
The players who spoke with the media include:
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BYU football crushed the Portland State Vikings 69-0 on August 30, 2025. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the Cougars' victory and what stood out to them in BYU's win.
Bear Bachmeier shined in his first career start at quarterback. Running back LJ Martin was impressive. BYU's defense pitched its first shutout in two seasons.
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Four-Star BYU football commit Brock Harris was in Northern Utah with his Pine View High squad from St. George on Friday, August 29, to take on Maple Mountain High School.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location to check in with Harris and talk with the four-star prospect who is the second-highest rated recruit in BYU's 2026 class, behind only quarterback Ryder Lyons.
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BYU football kicks off the 2025 season tomorrow against Portland State. The long offseason is over.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previews the matchup as the Cougars get set to host the Vikings for the second time in program history.
Mitch dives into key stats and numbers to know in the matchup.
Plus, you'll hear from BYU offensive line coach TJ Woods, who broke down the offensive line unit entering the opener.
Then, finally, Mitch took a look at the history of week one starting quarterbacks in BYU football since 2000.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football wide receiver Cody Hagen and defensive tackle John Taumoepeau this week at practice.
BYU vs. Portland State is officially a sell out.
How much did BYU football pay Portland State to play in this game?
Big 12 football picks for week one of the 2025 season.
Also, BYU football has been clip farming us all week with the "67" trend.
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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke with the media, previewing the week one matchup against Portland State.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake has undergone significant changes since the last time he faced Portland State in Provo.
The previous meeting was in 2017 when Sitake was a second-year head coach. Saturday's matchup between BYU and Portland State will see a 10th-year coach, Sitake, roaming the sidelines, and he's in a great spot in the program.
Will the Big Ten go to 20 teams by 2030? One Big Ten AD believes that will happen. What could that mean for the Big 12?
Mitch also dives into the former BYU football players who made 53-man NFL rosters entering the 2025 season.
Then finally, Portland State Associate AD/Director of Football Communications Mike Lund joined the show to give an insider look at the Vikings.
It's all on the Cougar Tracks Podcast hosted by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
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We heard from Bear Bachmeier for the first time as quarterback one. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the commentary from Bear in his first media session as BYU's starting quarterback.
Bear's older brother, Hank Bachmeier, a former Boise State, LA Tech, and Wake Forest quarterback, caught up with Mitch to discuss the differences between him and Bear as quarterbacks, and also what the Bachmeier brothers are like on and off the field.
Then finally, Mitch broke down the week one depth chart heading into BYU's season-opener against Portland State.
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BYU football players speak with the media on Monday, August 25, 2025, to preview the week one matchup against Portland State.
The players who spoke with the media include:
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters on Monday, August 25, 2025, to preview the week one matchup against the Portland State Vikings.
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BYU football game week has arrived. The Cougars are gearing up to host the Portland State Vikings this Saturday in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his initial thoughts on the matchup as Portland State comes into the game with a 0-1 record after losing to Tarleton State, 42-0, at home in Week 0. Is it time to move on from FCS matchups?
BYU football quarterback commit Ryder Lyons impressed in Folsom High's season-opener against Grant Union in front of a national TV audience. Harper also gives an update on how BYU's commits are performing so far in the high school season.
Also, the ESPN FPI ranks BYU in the Top 25 entering the 2025 season. Harper shares his thoughts on that and the SEC going to a nine-game conference schedule.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his five bold predictions for BYU football during the 2025 season.
He also discussed "Things he wants to see" from BYU football this season.
Then, finally, Mitch closed out the show giving his Week Zero Big 12 football predictions, which include Kansas State playing Iowa State in Dublin, and Kansas hosting Fresno State in the new David Booth Stadium.
Mitch also discussed whether BYU football should play an international game in the future.
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The question is simple: How did your fandom for BYU football begin? Although it's a simple question, there are many ways people have connected with BYU over the years.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that question and reads the stories of Cougar Nation and how they became fans.
Also, Harper dives into his post-fall camp depth chart projections for the BYU football team entering week one against Portland State to kick off the 2025 season.
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On this edition of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake to preview the 2025 season.
Sitake discussed the decision to start true freshman Bear Bachmeier in the season opener against Portland State.
The 10th-year head coach also noted how Bachmeier has been able to learn the playbook so quickly.
Also, Harper shares his practice observation notes from the final day of fall camp practices. Players that caught his attention. Along with true freshman QB Emerson Geilman, who shared his mission call to Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the team.
Then, finally, Aaron Roderick shared that BYU football is going to remain aggressive in its play calling style with a true freshman as the QB1.
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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Zions Bank Practice Fields at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah, to announce Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback for BYU in 2025.
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BYU football names Bear Bachmeier officially QB1. The Cougars will open the 2025 season with a true freshman starting at quarterback for the first time.
What does this mean for the Cougars going forward?
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that.
Also, BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young discussed the number one thing he thought about during the summer practices. Mitch also gives his summer thoughts on BYU hoops.
Finally, he ranks the Top 5 BYU football players entering the 2025 season.
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The first episode of the daily format for Cougar Tracks on KSL Sports and KSL NewsRadio.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the Top Story of the day, which is Bear Bachmeier trending towards being the starting quarterback for the Cougars. Mitch gives his pros and cons to Bear being the potential QB1 for BYU football in 2025.
Game-by-game predictions for the 2025 season. What will the final record for BYU football be this year?
Then, finally, the "Cougar Stock Exchange." What's trending up and trending down in the world of BYU football entering week four of fall camp?
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BYU football appears to have a pecking order of two quarterbacks atop the depth chart. McCae Hillstead and Bear Bachmeier are rotating with the first-team offense, according to Aaron Roderick.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke it down in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Phil Steele, creator of Phil Steele's College Football Preview magazine.
Steele has been creating the magazine since 1995. The 2025 season marks Steele's 31st volume previewing the College Football season.
Steele joined Mitch to preview the 2025 BYU football season, his thoughts on the quarterbacks, and his outlook for the Big 12 Conference this fall.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football players during Fall Camp practices to preview the upcoming 2025 season.
Player interviews include:
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BYU Football is looking to improve the impact of the tight end position for the 2025 season. The man to coach that group is tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride, who is entering his second season with the program.
Gilbride has a new-look tight end unit with Utah transfer Carsen Ryan, New Mexico transfer Keayen Nead, returning lettermen Ethan Erickson, redshirt freshman Noah Moeaki, and a host of true freshmen.
Gilbride spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU Senior Associate Athletics Director - External Operations David Almodova to discuss the Wednesday night Cougar Kickoff, and its role in connecting with Cougar Nation.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his observations and takeaways from Day 6 of BYU football practices in Provo.
He also broke down the B-Roll footage provided by BYU.
Then, later in the program, he discussed BYU basketball landing Timpview four-star wing Dean Rueckert.
Harper caught up with Rueckert after his commitment ceremony for a one-on-one conversation.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media after Day 6 of fall camp practice on August 5, 2025, at the Zions Bank practice fields at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah.
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BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke with the media on August 1, 2025 at the Zions Bank Practice Field at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah.
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BYU football fall camp rolls on.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from Day 3 of BYU football camp with practice observations.
Running back Pokaiaua Haunga has left the team due to personal reasons. Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland is trying to work his way back from a knee injury.
The outlook of the depth at running back without Haunga.
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BYU football is officially back.
The Cougars opened fall camp practices on Wednesday. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location to watch the media observation.
He shared some of his takeaways from the practice, including thoughts on the QB battle.
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BYU football quarterbacks Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and Bear Bachmeier speak to the media on day one of Fall Camp Practice on July 30, 2025.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters after Day 1 of fall camp practice on July 30, 2025.
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Former BYU star quarterback Jaren Hall joined KSL Sports' BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss the quarterback battle situation at BYU.
He reflected on his experience navigating a battle under the watch of offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick.
Hall also gave his advice that he would share with Treyson Bourguet, Bear Bachmeier, and McCae Hillstead.
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BYU football kicks off the 2025 season next week with fall camp.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down every position group, including the highly anticipated quarterback battle, as the Cougars look to find a replacement for Jake Retzlaff.
The episode also includes interviews with BYU quarterback legend Max Hall, wide receiver Chase Roberts, defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa, and linebacker Jack Kelly.
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Former BYU football quarterback Jake Retzlaff has committed to the Tulane Green Wave. The former starting quarterback is off to the AAC.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper goes through the past two months and what's next for BYU football.
Mitch also discussed Memphis trying to buy its way into the Big 12 Conference. The 2026 BYU football recruiting class.
Also, Mitch is launching a College Football 26 Online Dynasty around the Big 12 Conference.
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Jake Retzlaff officially announced on Friday that he has withdrawn from BYU. He won't be with the BYU football program in 2025.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions to Retzlaff's announcement and what's next for the BYU quarterback position.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football wide receiver Chase Roberts at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.
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Big 12 Football coaches spoke in a roundtable at Day 2 of Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 9, 2025, with ESPN's Matt Berrie.
The coaches included Houston's Willie Fritz, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez, Kansas' Lance Leipold, TCU's Sonny Dykes, Utah's Kyle Whittingham, Arizona's Brent Brennan, and Colorado's Coach Prime.
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Big 12 Football coaches spoke on Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, at The Star. Here is sound from five of the coaches BYU football will face in the 2025 season.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was inside The Star in Frisco, Texas, for Day 1 of the 2025 Big 12 Media Days.
Harper shared his takeaways from the news around BYU football in Texas—the quarterback situation with Jake Retzlaff and tidbits from conversations with Kalani Sitake, players, and administrators.
Also, Mitch reveals his preseason poll if the Big 12 still had a poll for the media to vote on.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas on July 8, 2025.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with a group of reporters at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025. He addressed a variety of questions during the media breakout session, which took place in the end zone of The Star.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark held a roundtable discussing how PayPal and Venmo will be involved with the league in the revenue sharing era.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Football coaches, including BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, spoke with ESPN's Matt Berrie in a roundtable format discussing the league and the state of college football.
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake addressed the media at Big 12 Football Media Days on the main stage in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media in his state of the conference address at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
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Podium sound from Day 1 of the Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025.
The sound in this audio is from the coaches BYU football will face during the 2025 season.
Those coaches include:
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper arrived in Frisco, Texas, for the 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days.
Some of the notable storylines for the Cougars include the quarterback situation with Jake Retzlaff and what's next at the position for BYU in 2025.
BYU football landed a pair of commitments on Monday for the 2026 recruiting class in Rogers, Arkansas native Braxton Lindsey, and Stillwater, Oklahoma defensive lineman Nehemiah Kolone.
League-wide storylines for the Big 12 with the College Football Playoff, revenue sharing, and recruiting.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football offensive line coach TJ Woods and defensive ends coach Kelly Poppinga.
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BYU football gets its guy.
Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons announced on the Pat McAfee Show that he is committed to BYU football.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the commitment and what it means for Lyons and the Cougar football program.
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BYU football hosted its third annual Golf Media Day at Cedar Hills Golf Course.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper participated in the event with Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Matt Baiamonte, CSS producer Nate Slack, and Mitch's brother-in-law Parker Brown.
He discussed the round at the course.
Then Mitch also shared commentary from coaches and players that he gathered at Cedar Hills.
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BYU football is gearing up for a big weekend of official visitors, which includes five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons from Folsom, California.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast on Ryder Lyons and the recruitment as the Cougars look to land the blue-chip prospect.
Harper also discussed the prospects who are joining Lyons on a loaded official visit weekend.
Among those visiting are Lehi EDGE rusher and current BYU commit PJ Takitaki and uncommitted Olympus High linebacker Adam Bywater. You'll hear conversations with those players entering the weekend.
Finally, Harper caught up with BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson to discuss what goes into putting together official visits.
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AJ Dybantsa gave out shoes to the Boys & Girls Club in Utah County over the weekend before leaving for Colorado to take part in Team USA U19 Training Camp.
Dybantsa spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why he gives back and his early impressions of Provo over the past few months.
Also, BYU football picked up two commitments on the recruiting trail in the class of 2026.
Finally, Mitch Harper reacts to Phil Steele's Big 12 Football poll for the 2025 season.
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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 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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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:
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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 spoke with reporters at the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2025.
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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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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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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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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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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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BYU has a new Athletic Director. The school announced on Tuesday after business hours that Brian Santiago has been promoted from Deputy AD to the next Athletics Director to succeed Tom Holmoe.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's big move to promote Santiago.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from vacation at Disneyland. He discussed running into BYU football players at the "Happiest Place on Earth."
Then he gets into the news of Stanford transfers Tiger Bachmeier and Bear Bachmeier joining the BYU football program.
Justin Kirkland transfers to BYU from Oklahoma State.
Then a BYU basketball check-in with the addition of Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus.
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BYU Basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the game. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Fredette's retirement and reflected on the legendary career.
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Harrison Taggart and Keelan Marion, two starters from last year's 11-2 BYU football team, are in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on those entries and what's next for BYU football.
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BYU basketball guard Egor Demin officially declared for the NBA Draft. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Demin declaring.
Then, he looked at what's next for BYU basketball at the point guard position. Could BYU be in play for Baylor guard Rob Wright out of the transfer portal?
Finally, BYU football picked up a commitment from Pine View High star Brock Harris—the highest-rated commit in the Kalani Sitake era.
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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters on April 8, 2025, moments after Egor Demin officially announced that he would enter the NBA Draft.
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BYU basketball guard Egor Demin announced his declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft. Demin held a press conference at the Marriott Center Annex on April 8, 2025.
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BYU athletics' top revenue-generating sports are in the thick of the offseason. It's off to a busy start.
The latest BYU men's basketball transfer portal movement involves Elijah Crawford entering the portal. Plus, Silas Demary Jr. from Georgia has potential.
BYU women's basketball hired Lee Cummard as its new head coach. After his introductory press conference, Mitch Harper caught up with Cummard for comments.
Then, BYU football closed out spring ball with some one-on-one interviews with the media. The Cougars also landed a four-star edge rusher in Nusi Taumoepeau, who was previously signed to play at Stanford.
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BYU basketball transfer portal movement is off and running days after the season wrapped up in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
The Cougars picked up a commitment from Washington Huskies transfer Dominique Diomande.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his thoughts on the addition of Diomande.
BYU forward Kanon Catchings has also entered the portal. He has reportedly entered the portal with a "No-Contact" tag.
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BYU basketball lost to the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Region Semifinals of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Newark, New Jersey, 113-88.
Alabama knocked down a record-setting 25 three-pointers in the win over BYU.
The season comes to a close for BYU at 26-10 in the first year under head coach Kevin Young.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions from Newark, New Jersey, and got an early look at what's next for BYU basketball in 2026 and beyond.
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BYU basketball players Mawot Mag, Richie Saunders, Keba Keita, and Egor Demin discussed the 113-88 Sweet 16 loss to Alabama in the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the postgame locker room in Newark, New Jersey.
Mag, Saunders, and Keita were all one-on-one interviews with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper. Demin spoke to a scrum of reporters after the game.
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It's a BYU basketball game day as the Cougars get set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16 of the East Region in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his final thoughts on the much-anticipated matchup.
Also, Mitch shared his experience going to Times Square for the first time.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball assistant coach Will Voigt to preview the Sweet 16 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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BYU basketball players preview the NCAA Tournament matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The players in this podcast include Egor Demin, Keba Keita, Dallin Hall, Fousseyni Traore, Dawson Baker, Richie Saunders, and Jeremiah Jensen's interview with Trey Stewart.
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BYU basketball has arrived in Newark, New Jersey, for the East Region Semifinals (Sweet 16) against the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper arrived in Newark on Tuesday as well.
Harper gives a scene setter from the East Coast as BYU basketball prepares for its first Sweet 16 game since 2011.
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No. 6 BYU basketball defeated the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
BYU advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011.
KSL Sports BYU Insider shared his thoughts on the win as BYU moves on in the "Big Dance."
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BYU basketball players Keba Keita, Mawot Mag, Egor Demin, Dallin Hall, Dawson Baker, Trey Stewart, Richie Saunders, Trevin Knell, and Fousseyni Traore all share their thoughts on BYU's 91-89 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
BYU advances to the Sweet 16 to play in Newark, New Jersey.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young in Denver, Colorado, to preview the Second-Round matchup with Wisconsin and hear his thoughts on the March Madness experience so far.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Fousseyni Traore, and Trevin Knell in Denver, Colorado, on March 21, 2025, in preparation for the Second Round NCAA Tournament matchup against Wisconsin.
KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth caught up with Wisconsin Badgers stars John Tonje, John Blackwell, and Steven Crowl, to get their thoughts on facing BYU.
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BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams 80-71 in the First-Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Denver, Colorado.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from BYU's first NCAA win since 2012, and first Round of 64 victory since 2011.
Also, Mitch looks at the Wisconsin Badgers as BYU gets set to take on the Badgers on CBS on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. (MDT).
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BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams, 80-71, in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Keba Keita, and Dallin Hall to discuss the victory.
Also, KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth spoke with Richie Saunders to break down the win.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recaps the open practice on Wednesday for BYU basketball at the NCAA Tournament. He shared his experience from Denver at the press conferences and media sessions.
Then, he shared some closing thoughts on the podcast before BYU tips off against the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Dallin Hall, Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Keba Keita, Trey Stewart, and Kanon Catchings from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on March 19, 2025.
The conversations centered around BYU's readiness for the First-Round NCAA Tournament matchup against the VCU Rams.
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BYU basketball is in Denver, continuing preparations for the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Along with the Cougars, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on the ground in the Mile High City.
Mitch sets the scene in Denver and shares additional thoughts on the matchup.
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BYU basketball received an At-Large bid in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Cougars will face the Atlantic 10 Champions, the VCU Rams.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the matchup, BYU's draw, and some early tidbits that stand out with the Rams.
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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media on Selection Sunday to discuss the No. 6 seed his team received in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and also share his early thoughts on the matchup with the VCU Rams.
BYU basketball falls to Houston 74-54 in the Semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts from the game and previews the potential seeds for BYU in the NCAA Tournament.
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BYU basketball took down the Iowa State Cyclones 96-92 in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions of the win. He looks ahead to BYU's Semifinal matchup on Friday against the Houston Cougars.
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For the first time since 1976, an active BYU football head coach spoke at a BYU Devotional.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake addressed BYU administrators, faculty, and students inside the Marriott Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Sitake's talk was titled "Discovering God's Plan for You."
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BYU football wide receiver Chase Roberts is going to host a camp at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah.
The senior pass catcher caught up with Mitch Harper in Hurricane to discuss the camp and the outlook for BYU football in 2025, his final season with the program.
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BYU football cornerback Jonathan Kabeya is contending for playing time in the cornerback unit for the 2025 season.
The Texas native is entering his sophomore season with the BYU program. He caught up with Mitch Harper to discuss spring practice and the outlook for the 2025 season.
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BYU Basketball takes down rival Utah 85-74 at the Marriott Center on Senior Night in Provo.
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte broke down the win and look ahead to what's next for BYU.
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Utah Prep Center and Class of 2025 recruit Xavion Staton caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
Staton discussed what led to his decision to sign with BYU and how it's been going being a teammate with AJ Dybantsa.
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BYU football has the tall task of finding players to fill the voids at cornerback left by Jakob Robinson and Marque Collins. Who will step up during the 2025 season?
Cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper about that and how spring practices are going so far in his 10th season with the program.
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No. 23 BYU basketball knocked off No. 10 Iowa State, 88-85 in Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
The win gives BYU the fourth-seed in the Big 12 Conference Tournament. They also secure their seventh consecutive victory of the season to improve to 22-8 overall and 13-6 in Big 12 play.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on BYU's big win over the Cyclones.
Also, listen to postgame audio from BYU head coach Kevin Young and players Dallin Hall and Richie Saunders after the victory.
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BYU Basketball signee AJ Dybantsa is going through his final season at Utah Prep. The McDonald's All-American caught up with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why BYU and his preparations for Provo.
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BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, and wide receiver Keelan Marion spoke with the media after day three of spring practice on March 3, 2025, from inside the Indoor Practice Facility.
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BYU football put on the pads on Day 3 of spring practice from inside the Indoor Practice Facility in Provo.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was there and shared some of his quick thoughts from practice.
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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters on March 3, 2025.
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