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BYU basketball suffered a 90-82 loss at Kansas over the weekend at Allen Fieldhouse.

It's the third loss in four games for the Cougars.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared some closing thoughts on the game and discussed the AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson prospect matchup, with many NBA scouts watching.

Finally, Mitch gave a Cougar Stock Exchange report highlighting Richie Saunders trending up after a career-high 33-point performance against Kansas.

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No. 13 BYU basketball lost at No. 14 Kansas, 90-82, on January 31, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave a postgame breakdown of his thoughts on BYU's loss from inside Allen Fieldhouse.

From the Darryn Peterson/AJ Dybantsa storyline to Richie Saunders going off for a career-high 33 points, Mitch covers it all in this postgame reaction, and where BYU goes from here.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players Richie Saunders and Robert Wright III spoke to the media after the Cougars lost to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026.

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Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self and players Melvin Council and Bryson Tiller spoke to the media after defeating No. 13 BYU, 90-82 on January 31, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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BYU basketball takes on the Kansas Jayhawks inside historic Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the matchup for BYU against the Jayhawks. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are the main event that everyone is going to be watching for, but what about the other matchups in this game? Harper dives into that and provides a score prediction for this game. BYU vs. Kansas tips off at 3:30 p.m. (CT)/2:30 p.m. (MT) on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio. Radio coverage will begin at Noon on Saturday on KSL.

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BYU basketball star freshman AJ Dybantsa turned 19 years old on Thursday. 

The perfect birthday gift this weekend would be a win over Kansas in historic Allen Fieldhouse.

Dybantsa and BYU will be looking for that win this weekend, and they will have to do it against KU star Darryn Peterson, who remains on pace to play this Saturday, after suffering an ankle injury.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper continued to discuss the matchup by welcoming in Kansas insider Henry Greenstein of the Lawrence World-Journal and KUsports.com to get a lowdown on this Kansas squad.

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BYU basketball is preparing to take on the Kansas Jayhawks at historic Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.

For Kansas, the Jayhawks are expected to have Darryn Peterson available, who is recovering from an ankle injury.

That sets up a matchup of the potential top two picks in the NBA Draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson on Saturday afternoon.

KSL Sports BYU Insider shares his initial thoughts on Kansas as we get ready for the Top-15 matchup.

Former BYU Egor Dёmin is thriving with the Brooklyn Nets after being selected to the NBA Rising Stars game.

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BYU basketball falls to the No. 1-ranked Arizona Wildcats at the Marriott Center, 86-83.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his closing thoughts on the loss and what he learned from the game.

BYU basketball hosted five-star recruit Bruce Branch III on his official visit in Provo. Also, how the loss impacted BYU in Bracketology.

Then, finally, Mitch closes out his Post-Portal Depth Chart projection series for BYU football in 2026 with the defensive side of the ball.

With new additions such as Cade Uluave from Cal, plus a long list of returning talent, how will Kelly Poppinga's defense potentially look in 2026?

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders spoke to the media after the 13th-ranked Cougars fell to No. 1 Arizona.

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BYU basketball lost to No. 1 Arizona at the Marriott Center on January 26, 2026, 86-83. Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd and players Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley spoke with the media after the game as the Wildcats remain undefeated in the 2025-26 season.

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BYU basketball hosts the undefeated Arizona Wildcats tonight at the Marriott Center.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previewed the matchup and also welcomed Arizona Daily Star's Justin Spears on the program to give the lowdown on the Wildcats.

Harper dove into the key aspects of the matchup, notable stats, how BYU will utilize AJ Dybantsa, and its Big Three, against the balance of Arizona and its star players, including Koa Peat.

Then, Harper gives a score prediction for the big matchup.

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No. 13 BYU basketball defeated rival Utah 91-78 on January 24, 2026, at the Marriott Center. AJ Dybantsa led the way with a 43-point performance in the win. '

It's a freshman record for a BYU basketball player, passing Danny Ainge's record performance.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from the game at the Marriott Center as the Cougars now prepare to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Monday night.

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BYU basketball stars AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright spoke to reporters after BYU's 91-78 win over rival Utah.

AJ Dybantsa scored a career-high 43 points, which set a BYU basketball freshman record.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters following No. 13 BYU's 91-78 win over rival Utah on Saturday, January 24, 2026. 

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Utah basketball head coach Alex Jensen spoke with reporters following the January 24, 2026, meeting against the BYU Cougars.

At the beginning of the press conference, Utah players Keanu Dawes and Terence Brown were asked questions from reporters.

BYU defeated the Utes 91-78 in Big 12 Conference play.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media on Friday, January 23, 2026, to preview the upcoming Utah game and touch on the Monday clash against Arizona.

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With the NCAA Transfer Portal window for football in the rearview mirror, it's a good time to put together a projected depth for BYU football.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gave his projected offensive depth chart for the 2026 season after the portal activity.

Also in this episode, Mitch breaks down BYU basketball's Bracketology outlook as the Cougars gear up for a stretch on the schedule that could really define where they land in March Madness.

Then, finally, previewing No. 13 BYU basketball vs. Utah at the Marriott Center on January 24, 2026. Will BYU come out on top? Some stats and news to watch.

0:40 - Bracketology Update

10:30 - BYU Football - Post-Transfer Portal Depth Chart Projection

21:01 - BYU basketball vs. Utah Preview

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The 2026 BYU football schedule is out. Big 12 released all 16 of the schedules for its football teams to build the anticipation for next season.

BYU's schedule features seven home games that include a Big 12 opening matchup against Arizona.

However, the marquee home game on BYU's 2026 slate is a clash against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as ND rolls into Provo for the first time since 2004.

BYU travels to Salt Lake City to face rival Utah on November 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the BYU football schedule and also shared some tidbits about the 2026 Big 12 schedule.

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BYU football finished the 2025 season with a No. 11 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll. Should the Cougars have been higher over teams like Alabama, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the final AP Top 25 poll of the 2025 season after Indiana beats Miami for the National Championship.

With a non-traditional power claiming the title for the first time in 29 years, is the time now for BYU football to potentially chase another National Title?

Way-Too-Early polls for the 2026 season are rolling out. BYU football is among the top teams in many of the rankings.

Big 12 Football Schedule is expected to be released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Key storylines entering the reveal.

BYU basketball suffered its first loss in Big 12 Conference play in the 2025-26 season as it dropped a game against No. 15 Texas Tech in Lubbock.

The 11th-ranked Cougars fell 84-71 to the Red Raiders. The setback ends a 13-game win streak for Kevin Young's squad.

BYU guard Robert Wright III had a career-high 28 points in the loss, while Texas Tech star JT Toppin led the way for the Red Raiders with 27 points.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his takeaways from the game and how the Cougars squandered a nine-point lead in the final eight minutes of the game.

We've reached the final day of the 2026 Transfer Portal window in college football. Where do things stand for BYU football? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper goes over the latest movement in the portal for the Cougars, including a commitment from Mississippi State transfer cornerback Jayven Williams.

Also, in this episode of Cougar Tracks, Michigan cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford sent a kind departing message to BYU as he settles in with the Wolverines.

Then, finally, BYU basketball preview for the Top-15 showdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Mitch caught up with Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Texas Tech basketball beat writer Nathan Giese to get the lowdown on the Red Raiders.

Mitch also gave his score prediction for the game.

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BYU basketball defeated the TCU Horned Frogs. It was a gut-check win for Kevin Young's squad.

Mitch shared closing thoughts on the win, including his take on KY referencing former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

AJ Dybantsa still dropped 25 points on a night he wasn't feeling well and Richie Saunders poured in 18 points.

Then, finally, BYU quarterback signee Ryder Lyons left to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, Mitch shared thoughts on the future of the quarterback position for the Cougars.

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No. 11 BYU basketball defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 76-70 in a late-night game at the Marriott Center.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland shared their takeaways from the game as the Cougars extend their win streak to 13 games.

AJ Dybantsa was under the weather, there were a lot of fouls called, yet BYU still found a way to hold off the upset-minded TCU Horned Frogs.

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TCU basketball head coach Jamie Dixon and BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to the media after No. 11 BYU defeated TCU 76-70 at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, on January 14, 2026.

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BYU Basketball legend Jimmer Fredette is going up in the rafters. It was announced that Fredette will have his jersey retired next month.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Fredette joining the BYU legends that hang in the Marriott Center.

BYU Football transfer portal needs after a wave of key additions that includes linebacker Cade Uluave.

Reviewing the running back position from the 2025 season.

Then, finally, a preview of BYU basketball vs. TCU tonight, along with a score prediction.

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