Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their thoughts on why Cosmo deserves a spot in the Mascot Hall of Fame. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss why this is the most anticipated season in BYU football history. 

Mitch Harper's interview with BYU Quarterback Bear Bachmeier 

For this weeks Drafting the Y segment, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take turns drafting the greatest single game performances in BYU history. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss some interesting news stories surrounding BYU athletics over the past week. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss BYU football's new jersey sponsorship agreement with Lehi based company Entrata. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to BYU guard Rob Wright's jaw-dropping 101 point performance in a Powder Leage game/ 

Mitch Harper's full interview with BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether BYU basketball should pursue a player seeking an extra year of eligibility through a lawsuit against the NCAA. 

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss how BYU may not have the veteran-heavy roster it is used to going into 2026 

Nate Slack examines the biggest questions surrounding BYU football in 2026. 

Nate Slack breaks down why excitement around BYU football has reached a historic level. From roster upgrades and Big 12 momentum to the national perception of the program, the guys explore what’s fueling the hype and whether this season truly stands apart from any other in Cougar history.

In this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down BYU's strong showing at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days. They discuss the Cougars placing six players on the All-Big 12 First Team, Kalani Sitake's biggest takeaways, the latest injury and roster updates, and why there's so much excitement surrounding this year's team. Plus, they react to Brett Yormark and Brendan Sorsby's comments, the Big 12's new Monster Energy sponsorship, and Bear Bachmeier's media day appearance.

On the basketball side, AJ Dybantsa makes his NBA Summer League debut, BYU lands international guard Dovydas Buika, and coveted center Caleb Ourigou fuels speculation after sharing photos from his Provo visit. The show wraps up with another edition of Drafting the Y, where Mitch and Nate draft the greatest running backs in BYU football history.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack present a special "Best Of" edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, featuring top interviews from the past few weeks with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, athletic director Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and new BYU football commit Blake Wong. They also revisit some of the show's best discussions, including the *College Football 27* video game, the NBA's attempt to manufacture an AJ Dybantsa–Darryn Peterson rivalry, and whether BYU should consider playing a football game outside the United States.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack deliver a packed Cougar Sports Saturday, reacting to AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, the emerging rivalry with Darryn Peterson, and Richie Saunders heading to Memphis, while also breaking down BYU football’s recent recruiting misses, early 2027 commitments, and the Cougars’ strong placement in Phil Steele’s Top 40. They look ahead to year three under Kevin Young, discuss whether Bruce Branch III could extend BYU’s streak of top‑10 NBA picks, debate the NCAA’s proposed five‑year eligibility rule, draft their favorite BYU players for EA Sports College Football 27, analyze the game’s player ratings, and preview the biggest storylines entering Big 12 Media Days.

The Big 12 Conference held a league game in Ireland last year and is holding another league game in London this season. Is that an idea BYU should entertain if approached by the Big 12?

It's hard to believe, but Big 12 football Media Days are under the corner. What are the key storylines entering the two-day event? Also, did the lack of a preseason media poll give the bump in recognition that the league was hoping for?

The ratings for College Football 27 players is out. How do BYU players stack up?

With EA Sports College Football 27 coming out next week, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack drafted their favorite BYU football players to play in the history of the game. Do you agree with their selections?

The Cougars received a high ranking in the Preseason Top 40 from Phil Steele.