Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

The voice of BYU fans resides here. Hosted by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Nate Slack. Every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. (MT) on KSL NewsRadio.

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FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - May 30, 2026

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with hosts Mtich Harper and Nate Slack. The guys breakdown the Big 12 Spring Meetings and play conversations Mitch had with BYU AD Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and hoops coach Kevin Young.

01:46:00
May 30, 2026 4:39 PM
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More Episodes

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Summer checkpoints for football season and the 2026 BYU game day shirt

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack wrap up the show hitting on some final notes about the football and summer calendars and the 2026 game day shirt.

00:04:59
May 30, 2026 4:36 PM
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Kevin Young interview from Big 12 Spring Meetings

Mitch Harper caught up with the head coach of the BYU basketball team to get a late spring udpate.

00:14:36
May 30, 2026 4:35 PM
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Drafting the Y: Big 12 football programs you'd draft to be BYU's permanent opponents on a 10-game league schedule

In this week's edition of Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go back and forth picking which Big 12 teams they'd like to see permamently on BYU football's schedule.

00:14:36
May 30, 2026 4:33 PM
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Discussing how an ideal non-conference schedule should be built

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about how they would like a  non-conference schedule to be constructed for BYU football.

00:04:28
May 30, 2026 4:32 PM
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Interview with Brett Yormark at the Big 12 Spring Meetings

Mitch Harper spoke with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark at the Big 12 Spring Meetings

00:13:04
May 30, 2026 4:30 PM
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Part 2 of Conversation with BYU AD Brian Santiago at Big 12 Spring Meetings

Part 2 of 2: Mitch Harper caught up with BYU athletic director Brian Santiago earlier this week in Frisco, Texas, to get his thoughts on the state of the program and the key conversations unfolding at the Big 12 Spring Meetings.

00:06:42
May 30, 2026 4:28 PM
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Part 1 of Conversation with BYU AD Brian Santiago at Big 12 Spring Meetings

Part 1 of 2: Mitch Harper caught up with BYU athletic director Brian Santiago earlier this week in Frisco, Texas, to get his thoughts on the state of the program and the key conversations unfolding at the Big 12 Spring Meetings.

00:10:50
May 30, 2026 4:27 PM
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Texas Tech calls out Steve Sarkisian and Texas

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire didn’t hold back, calling out Steve Sarkisian and Texas after Sark hinted the Longhorns could win the Big 12 while playing their 2s and 3s. McGuire publicly challenged Texas to open the season with a Week 1 matchup.

00:05:29
May 30, 2026 4:25 PM
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BYU's Kevin Young in talks with the Chicago Bulls

ESPN reported earlier this week that BYU head coach Kevin Young is in talks with the Chicago Bulls about their head‑coaching vacancy. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether there’s any real concern and if fans should expect this kind of interest every offseason.

00:13:12
May 30, 2026 4:24 PM
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark admits BYU football was disrespected in 2025

Brett Yormark was asked about the Big 12’s access to the College Football Playoff, and he used the moment to highlight the disrespect he felt BYU faced last season. He made it clear he expects that narrative to change this year.

00:05:52
May 30, 2026 4:22 PM
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Big 12 football coaches are unfied in wanting a 24-team College Football Playoff

Big 12 coaches unanimously voiced their support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff during this week’s Big 12 Meetings in Frisco, Texas. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what that means for the league and the sport.

00:11:29
May 30, 2026 3:58 PM
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FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - May 23, 2026

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday as Mitch Harper and Nate Slack breakdown the latest from BYU football and basketball.

01:48:36
May 23, 2026 4:41 PM
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Discussing the latest on the College Football Playoff's proposed 24-team bracket

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss their feelings on the latest regarding the 24-team playoff

00:09:38
May 23, 2026 4:39 PM
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BYU football recruiting update

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about BYU's latest commitment and a big-time player who has BYU in his final four.

00:09:44
May 23, 2026 4:38 PM
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Drafting the Y: Who would you like to see BYU football schedule long-term scheduling agreements with

In this week's Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go back and forth picking which teams they'd like to see BYU schedule non-conference games with.

00:17:47
May 23, 2026 4:36 PM
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Cougar Tales: BYU baseball wraps up the season, BYU Fan Fest recap, upcoming football camp led by Former Cougar legends

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack touch on baseball, fan fests, and football camps in this week's Cougar Tales.

00:07:38
May 23, 2026 4:32 PM
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Anonymous coaches break down BYU football entering 2026 season

Athlon Sports' annual college football preview features anonymous commentary on BYU football entering the 2026 season. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the anonymous quotes.

00:12:33
May 23, 2026 4:30 PM
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5 in 5 could be here soon for NCAA athletes: Is that a good thing for BYU?

The NCAA could be voting in June for new guidelines on eligibility. That would be 5 seasons in 5 years. Would that be a good thing for BYU? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break it down.

00:06:19
May 23, 2026 4:29 PM
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Former BYU, NFL DE Bronson Kaufusi previews year two of Charity of Champions event

Former BYU football star Bronson Kaufusi spoke to Mitch Harper and Nate Slack about the second year of the Charity of Champions event that will take place on June 27 at Corner Canyon High School.

00:12:59
May 23, 2026 4:26 PM
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Coverage Check: Is it time to panic in BYU basketball's search for a center?

BYU basketball continues to search for a center for next season. Some of the prospects who have been linked to BYU have chosen other programs, is it time to panic? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts.

00:13:14
May 23, 2026 4:24 PM
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Question marks for BYU football entering the 2026 season

How big of a question mark is the wide receiver for BYU next season? Also, what other positions could be areas of concern?

00:05:24
May 23, 2026 4:22 PM
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Evaluating the BYU football wide receiver unit in 2026 after the latest departure

BYU wide receiver Cody Hagen has medically retired from football. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts on BYU's receiver unit moving forward after this move.

00:13:21
May 23, 2026 4:20 PM
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FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - May 16, 2026

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack kick off a new era of Cougar Sports Saturday.

01:48:26
May 16, 2026 4:48 PM
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Checking in on BYU basketball scheduling

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the latest scheduling announcements and reports for BYU basketball's non-conference slate

00:07:34
May 16, 2026 4:33 PM
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