Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.

They discussed the upcoming BYU football season, how he handles the stresses of watching these games, and his expectations for Kalani Sitake's team this fall.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake is entering his 11th season at his alma mater. During an interview at Big 12 Media Days with Mitch Harper, Sitake discussed expectations for the upcoming season, injury updates, offensive tempo, defensive style of play, and more.

Also in this episode, Mitch breaks down BYU Athletics' new partnership patch with Entrata, which will be worn on BYU football uniforms beginning in 2026.

Then, finally, the Big 12 coaches believe BYU will win the Big 12 Conference this fall. Mitch explains why that could happen this season.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recapped Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days, where BYU took center stage inside The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Mitch gave analysis and intel on things he heard around BYU on day one.

He also shared his thoughts on Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's state-of-the-conference address, in which Yormark introduced Monster Energy drinks as an entitlement sponsor. 

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to reporters at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026.

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the media at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 7, 2026.

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Football season is here as the Big 12 Media Days have arrived. The annual event once again takes place at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the practice home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

Unlike the previous three years in the Big 12, BYU football enters Media Days as one of the big storylines and is viewed as a league favorite.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the key storylines entering the Monster Energy Drink Big 12 Media Days.

Also, dives into his ballot for the Big 12 All-Conference football team.

Then, finally, BYU football picked up a few more commitments in Kyle Nabrotzky and Peyton Higginson. Mitch dove into those commitments. 

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BYU football lands a commitment from four-star EDGE rusher Uhila Wolfgramm out of Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Wolfgramm picked BYU over the Oklahoma Sooners, in a tightly contested recruiting battle that went down to the finish line.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on BYU landing Wolfgramm and what it means for the Cougars 2027 recruiting class.

Who's next? There are some key decisions coming up.

When it comes to recruiting, everyone is keeping tabs on 2027, but don't sleep on the future signal-callers. Mitch caught up with American Fork High QB Jake Matsen, a class of 2029 prospect, to discuss his recruitment.

Then, finally, EA Sports College Football 27 is out. Mitch shares the 10 highest-rated BYU players over the last 25 years in the game.

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BYU football picked up a commitment from four-star wide receiver Blake Wong out of Norco, California.

Wong hopped on the Cougar Tracks Podcast with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why he picked the Cougars over a final list of schools that included Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, and Utah.

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BYU football continues to piece together its 2027 recruiting class. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down some of the recent moves with Blake Wong committing and the misses of Bode Sparrow (Oklahoma) and Brody Rudnicki (Cal).

Should BYU fans be panicking about where the 2027 recruiting class stands?

Mitch lays out thoughts on the class and areas where it can improve.

BYU basketball has a coaching change with Will Voigt taking a role at Boise State.

Also on the hardwood, Mitch caught up with BYU basketball returned missionary Brooks Bahr. Bahr discussed his experience serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his expectations for the upcoming season as a freshman.

Then, finally, the 32nd annual Phil Steele College Football Preview thinks highly of BYU football.

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BYU basketball star Richie Saunders was selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft at pick number 32 by the Memphis Grizzlies.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the landing spot for Saunders with the Grizzlies, and reflected on his college career with the Cougars.

Saunders' old BYU teammate, AJ Dybantsa, has a new jersey number in the nation's capital, as he's going with number four with the Washington Wizards.

Current BYU star guard Rob Wright III rolled up to a Pro-Am game in the Powder League and nearly had a triple-double with 45 points.

Mitch was on location at the game and shared his thoughts on the performance. 

There are changes taking place to the College Football calendar, along with the impact of 5-in-5 eligibility from the NCAA.

Finally, EA Sports College Football 27 ratings leak. Who are the top 10 players for BYU football in this year's video game? Mitch dove into that.

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Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa made history. The Brockton, Massachusetts native became the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa was selected by the Washington Wizards with the top pick overall.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on draft night as BYU is the latest program to produce a No. 1 overall draft pick. Harper also goes into the fit of Dybantsa with the Washington Wizards rotation.

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BYU football closed out its big recruiting weekend of official visitors. What stood out and what's upcoming for the Cougars on the recruiting trail for the class of 2027?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the players who visited BYU.

This week, former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa will find out where his basketball journey continues as the NBA draft takes place.

Where will AJ land, Washington, Utah, or somewhere else?

Also, what about former BYU star Richie Saunders? Mitch shares his thoughts on Saunders.

Then, finally, summer school continues as we break down the cornerback unit. 

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BYU basketball has summer practices rolling. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared some of his takeaways from head coach Kevin Young's commentary as he prepares for year three leading the program.

Mitch caught up with new BYU forward Jake Wahlin, who transferred from Clemson to BYU. Before playing at Clemson, he was at Utah. Wahlin discussed his path to Provo and expectations for the upcoming season.

Finally, BYU football summer school continues with a preview of the wide receiver unit. Who will emerge as wide receiver number one?

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BYU basketball guards Rob Wright III and Collin Chandler spoke to the media after a summer practice on June 16, 2026 at the Marriott Center Annex in Provo, Utah.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media following a summer practice at the Marriott Center Annex on June 16, 2026. Young is entering his third season as head coach of the BYU basketball program.

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Texas Tech and QB Brendan Sorsby mutually agreed to part ways. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reaction to the final outcome in this story as the Red Raiders move forward without Sorsby, as he now sets his sights on the NFL Supplemental Draft.

BYU football picked up a commitment from Demichael Burks out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Burks was previously committed to Fresno State.

Then, finally, Mitch continues the Summer School series, breaking down BYU football position groups. In this episode, he looks at the safety position, which is headlined by Faletau Satuala, who suffered an offseason injury.

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The Big 12 Conference is facing potential legal action from the Texas Attorney General and Brendan Sorsby's attorney. What does the league do next?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on the situation as it continues to develop.

BYU football recruiting is heating up as official visitors pick up, along with the camp season winding down.

BYU hosted an Elite Camp on Wednesday night, with a few offers coming out of it.

Then, finally, BYU basketball's Big 12 opponents for the 2026-27 season. Breaking down the opponents and the teams BYU will face twice in the 18-game league schedule.

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is cleared to play despite gambling admissions after receiving a temporary injunction.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper unpacks the situation involving comments from the NCAA, Sorsby, Texas Tech, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and more, in what is a jarring moment in college athletics.

The latest on BYU football recruiting as some key 2027 recruits set decision days for when they will announce.

Then, finally, Mitch kicks off the BYU Football Summer School series with position previews. He starts it off with the running back unit.

LJ Martin has the potential to become an all-time great in BYU football history, if he isn't already. What's the encore in 2026?

Also, who are the key players behind him at running back? Mitch breaks it all down.

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BYU Cougars Athletic Director Brian Santiago completed his first year on the job.

It was an eventful first athletic season. But the job never stops.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Santiago at the Big 12 Spring Meetings to discuss the future of LaVell Edwards Stadium construction, rev share, private equity, football scheduling, sponsorships, and more.

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Kalani Sitake is entering his 11th season as the head coach of the BYU football program.

There might not be a season with higher expectations than the upcoming year.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Sitake at the Big 12 Spring Meetings to discuss the upcoming season for his team, along with his thoughts on playoff formats, and the buzzing topics among coaches in the league.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from his trip to Texas at the Big 12 Spring Meetings.

During his trip, he had the opportunity to catch up one-on-one with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark.

They discussed why the Big 12 wants the 24-team Playoff, the future of the Championship Game, and more.

Also, in this episode, you'll hear from Big 12 Chief Basketball Officer Brian Thornton.

They discuss the future of Big 12 basketball.

Then, finally, Mitch caught up with Big 12 Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper to discuss scheduling, the Playoff, and more for Big 12 football.

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The Big 12 spring meetings began on Tuesday, with men's basketball head coaches gathering at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.

BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young was there. After the meetings concluded for the day, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Young to discuss key topics, including roster construction, the search for a center, and more.

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One of the most pivotal weeks on the college athletics calendar is here: Big 12 spring meetings.

This year's spring meetings will be taking place in Frisco, Texas. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper will be there to cover all of the action.

The stakes in college athletics are always high; these meetings are as critical as ever. The decisions being discussed could shape the future of college athletics, along with BYU's place in it, for years to come.

Mitch dives into the key storylines to follow at the Big 12 spring meetings, from a potential 24-team College Football Playoff format to what's next after the SCORE Act was removed from the House of Representatives floor.

The college football calendar will be a key talking point among coaches at the meetings. Mitch dives into the hot topics around the calendar.

On the recruiting front, Mitch looks at recruits who recently released top schools lists, headlined by Davis High star athlete Bode Sparrow.

Sparrow placed BYU in his top four schools.

Then, BYU's top quarterback recruit target in the 2027 cycle also had BYU in his final schools list.

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The BYU football team was at the 2026 Fan Fest in Farmington, Utah. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with linebacker Siale Esera at the Fan Fest and his thoughts on what it means to play for Cougar Nation.

Also in this episode, Mitch shared his takeaways from the Fan Fest.

Other topics discussed include BYU basketball missing out on Michael Ruzic to LSU and BYU football landing a commitment from Granger High defensive lineman Maa'imoa Havili.

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It's hard to believe, but Kalani Sitake has been the head coach of the BYU football program for 10 seasons.

During those 10 years, he's coached some excellent players.

Who are the best?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper ranks the 10 best players who have played for Sitake.

The list is loaded not only with the best players in the Sitake era but also with some of the best in BYU football history.

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