Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Get caught up with all you need to know about BYU football and its Big 12 competition as the season kicks off in just two weeks.

Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's placement in the season's first AP ballot.

Producer Nate Slack joins Mitch Harper for this week's edition of Cougar Tales. Also, new BYU Football Intern for KSL Sports Jasmine Poppinga jumps on to introduce herself.

Mitch Harper caught up with Chase Roberts to get his thoughts on this upcoming season.

The Big 12 is as wild and unpredictable as ever, and prodcuer Nate Slack and Mitch Harper are here to break it all down.

Mitch Harper gives some predictions for the Big 12 Conference as he previews the upcoming football season.

Mitch Harper shares some of his thoughts from the BYU practice that was open to Cougar Club members on Friday in LES.

Mitch Harper spoke with BYU DB coach Jernaro Gilford after practice earlier this week about what he's seen out of his group this fall.

Mitch Harper breaks down the history of true freshmen starting at QB for BYU football.

Mitch Harper discusses Bear Bachmeier as potential Week 1 starting QB for BYU.

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BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill breaks down the defense's performance in today's scrimmage, the progress of the defensive line, and how the defense is shaping up as they prepare for the upcoming season.

College football expert Phil Steele joins Mitch Harper to preview the 2025 BYU Football season. They break down the Cougars’ strengths, key questions heading into year three in the Big 12, and where BYU stacks up in one of the nation’s toughest conferences.

Kalani Sitake spoke with the media following today's scrimmage.

BYU wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake joins the show live as the first scrimmage of fall camp wraps up.

Mitch Harper reacts to BYU being ranked No. 23 in the preseason coaches poll.

Mitch Harper sits down with BYU Tight Ends Coach Kevin Gilbride for an in-depth look at the tight end room as fall camp rolls on.

Mitch Harper breaks down some of the comments made by BYU coaches and players from week two of fall practices.

Mitch Harper breaks down the latest developments from BYU Football’s fall camp as Week 2 wraps up with a pivotal scrimmage. The quarterback competition is intensifying, with McCae Hillstead, Bear Bachmeier, and Treyson Bourguet each making their case for the starting job. Mitch shares his insights from the media observation periods of practice, who’s gaining momentum, and what to expect heading into Week 3.

Matt Baiamonte had the chance to talk with sophomore running back Sione Moa after the first Day of Fall Camp.

Matt Baiamonte caught up with the coach of the linebackers Justin Ena after practice on Day 3 of Fall Camp.

In Matt Baiamonte’s final episode of Cougar Sports Saturday, he and Mitch Harper dive into the latest from BYU Football Fall Camp as the season approaches. Then, the duo takes time to reflect—sharing favorite memories, stories, and moments from their years together on the show.

Mitch Harper, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack share memories and laughs on last time on Cougar Sports Saturday.

Longtime friend and former Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Alex Kirry from KSL Sports returns to the show to share memories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories with Matt Baiamonte. As Matt prepares for his next chapter with BYU Radio, the two reflect with Mitch Harper on their time behind the mic and what made their years on the show so special. They also dive into the current BYU quarterback battle and share thoughts on the upcoming season.

CBS Sports recently ranked Big 12 teams based on strength of schedule, and BYU’s placement sparked some conversation. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the rankings and share their thoughts on where the Cougars landed—and whether CBS got it right.