Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

This week on Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the first few games of the 12-team CFP format, transfer portal activity from BYU football, welcome Utah tight end transfer Carsen Ryan to the show, take a look back at the non-conference showings for BYU hoops, share their Top 5 Christmas wishlist items for BYU athletics in 2025, and have conversations with Colorado insider Brian Howell, BYU passing game coordinator/WR coach Fesi Sitake and safety Raider Damuni.

Mitch Harper spoke with Cougar safety Raider Damuni after practice earlier this week. Hear what Raider has to say about facing one of the most exciting offenses in the country.

Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU's passing game coordinator and wide receiver coach Fesi Sitake after practice earlier this week to get an update from the offensive side of the ball.

Mitch Harper previews next week's game against Colorado with Buffs' insider Brian Howell.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the 1984 Holiday Bowl on the 40th anniversary of the game.

In place of a Top 5 this week, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they would most like to have happen for BYU football/basketball in 2025.

After sharing Christmas traditions, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte note what they learned about the BYU basketball team after completiing the non-conference schedule.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their feelings about the 12-team playoff, the teams that were selected, how teams are selected, and what changes they'd like to see in scheduling going forward.

New Cougar tight end Carsen Ryan joins the show live to discuss his decision to transfer from Utah to BYU after starting his college career at UCLA.

Mitch Harper responds to the reactions and building narrative after Indiana's big loss to Notre Dame and SMU's first-half struggles at Penn State.

Don't miss the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 14, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dissect the committment and signing from AJ Dybantsa for BYU basketball and what it means for the program going forward, as well as more bowl talk, transfer portal insight and more.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte provide an update on the transfer portal situation for BYU football.

This week's Top 5 is a little different as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their list of the five best recruting wins in BYU athletics history.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the long-term contract extension for BYU's head coach Kalani Sitake and what it means for the football program going forward.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte speak with Kevin Young following the news of Dybantsa's signing.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte analyze the recruiting trend for BYU basketball under new head coach Kevin Young.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about how big the signing of top prospect AJ Dybantsa is for the BYU basketball program.

Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 7, 2024 as Mitch Harper, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack break down the criticism of the College Football Playoff commtitee, BYU's upcoming bowl bid, Bronco Mendenhall and Jason Beck returning to coach at neighboring programs, and more.

Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack share their takeaways from BYU's setback at Providence. 

Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack react to the big news that broke this week of former BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaving his Alma Mater New Mexico to take the head coaching job at Utah State, and former BYU quarterback and quarterback coach Jason Beck being hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Utes.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte battle in this week's Top 5, naming the five Big 12 schools with the most all-time wins.

Mitch Harper discusses the first transfer portal departures for BYU: Kody Epps, Micah Harper, Miles Davis, Jackson Bowers.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake on National Signing Day earlier this week. 

Matt Baiamonte calls in live from the Big 12 Championship to share his thoughts on the game and overall environment of the Arizona State - Iowa State game.

Mitch Harper recaps National Signing Day for BYU football, including the top players who signed at BYU, a last-minute flip and names of players that could make an impact in 2025.