Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to reporters at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026.

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the media at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026.

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Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Football season is here as the Big 12 Media Days have arrived. The annual event once again takes place at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the practice home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

Unlike the previous three years in the Big 12, BYU football enters Media Days as one of the big storylines and is viewed as a league favorite.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the key storylines entering the Monster Energy Drink Big 12 Media Days.

Also, dives into his ballot for the Big 12 All-Conference football team.

Then, finally, BYU football picked up a few more commitments in Kyle Nabrotzky and Peyton Higginson. Mitch dove into those commitments. 

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football lands a commitment from four-star EDGE rusher Uhila Wolfgramm out of Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Wolfgramm picked BYU over the Oklahoma Sooners, in a tightly contested recruiting battle that went down to the finish line.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on BYU landing Wolfgramm and what it means for the Cougars 2027 recruiting class.

Who's next? There are some key decisions coming up.

When it comes to recruiting, everyone is keeping tabs on 2027, but don't sleep on the future signal-callers. Mitch caught up with American Fork High QB Jake Matsen, a class of 2029 prospect, to discuss his recruitment.

Then, finally, EA Sports College Football 27 is out. Mitch shares the 10 highest-rated BYU players over the last 25 years in the game.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football picked up a commitment from four-star wide receiver Blake Wong out of Norco, California.

Wong hopped on the Cougar Tracks Podcast with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why he picked the Cougars over a final list of schools that included Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, and Utah.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football continues to piece together its 2027 recruiting class. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down some of the recent moves with Blake Wong committing and the misses of Bode Sparrow (Oklahoma) and Brody Rudnicki (Cal).

Should BYU fans be panicking about where the 2027 recruiting class stands?

Mitch lays out thoughts on the class and areas where it can improve.

BYU basketball has a coaching change with Will Voigt taking a role at Boise State.

Also on the hardwood, Mitch caught up with BYU basketball returned missionary Brooks Bahr. Bahr discussed his experience serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his expectations for the upcoming season as a freshman.

Then, finally, the 32nd annual Phil Steele College Football Preview thinks highly of BYU football.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU basketball star Richie Saunders was selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft at pick number 32 by the Memphis Grizzlies.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the landing spot for Saunders with the Grizzlies, and reflected on his college career with the Cougars.

Saunders' old BYU teammate, AJ Dybantsa, has a new jersey number in the nation's capital, as he's going with number four with the Washington Wizards.

Current BYU star guard Rob Wright III rolled up to a Pro-Am game in the Powder League and nearly had a triple-double with 45 points.

Mitch was on location at the game and shared his thoughts on the performance. 

There are changes taking place to the College Football calendar, along with the impact of 5-in-5 eligibility from the NCAA.

Finally, EA Sports College Football 27 ratings leak. Who are the top 10 players for BYU football in this year's video game? Mitch dove into that.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa made history. The Brockton, Massachusetts native became the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa was selected by the Washington Wizards with the top pick overall.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on draft night as BYU is the latest program to produce a No. 1 overall draft pick. Harper also goes into the fit of Dybantsa with the Washington Wizards rotation.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU football closed out its big recruiting weekend of official visitors. What stood out and what's upcoming for the Cougars on the recruiting trail for the class of 2027?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the players who visited BYU.

This week, former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa will find out where his basketball journey continues as the NBA draft takes place.

Where will AJ land, Washington, Utah, or somewhere else?

Also, what about former BYU star Richie Saunders? Mitch shares his thoughts on Saunders.

Then, finally, summer school continues as we break down the cornerback unit. 

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU basketball has summer practices rolling. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared some of his takeaways from head coach Kevin Young's commentary as he prepares for year three leading the program.

Mitch caught up with new BYU forward Jake Wahlin, who transferred from Clemson to BYU. Before playing at Clemson, he was at Utah. Wahlin discussed his path to Provo and expectations for the upcoming season.

Finally, BYU football summer school continues with a preview of the wide receiver unit. Who will emerge as wide receiver number one?

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

Download the KSL Sports app

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US

 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.