Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

BYU football defeated rival Utah, 24-21, over the weekend. It was the Cougars third consecutive win over the Utes in the series.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper played sound from Kalani Sitake, Bear Bachmeier, and Chase Roberts following the Cougars' win.

Harper also shared his in-depth observations from the rewatch of the BYU's win over the Utes that included the 22-yard touchdown run by Bear Bachmeier, Chase Roberts' touchdown, Parker Kingston's touchdown to get BYU back in front, and the final onside kick attempt.

Finally, Mitch dove into the weekly stock exchange for what's trending up and trending down in the world of BYU football. What will always trend up for Kalani Sitake is his relationship with Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham.

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BYU football defeated rival Utah for the third consecutive time in the series. The Cougars knocked off the Utes, 24-21, as an underdog on October 18, 2025.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland shared their thoughts and reaction to BYU's big win over the Utes that improves the Cougars' record to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play.

Quarterback Bear Bachmeier shined for BYU, particularly on his 22-yard touchdown run to put the Cougars in front by two possessions.

BYU's defense had Faletau Satuala as the leading tackler. Safety Tanner Wall recorded an interception.

BYU running back LJ Martin carried the ball 26 times for 122 yards in the win.

What does this victory mean for the Cougars? Mitch and Kyle broke it down.

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BYU football players LJ Martin (RB), Tanner Wall (SAF), Chase Roberts (WR), and Bear Bachmeier (QB) all spoke with the media after BYU defeated No. 23 Utah, 24-21, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to the media after No. 15 BYU defeated No. 23 Utah, 24-21, on October 18, 2025, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

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Big Noon Kickoff analysts Urban Meyer and Brady Quinn spoke on Friday, October 17, 2025, the day before the big BYU-Utah game, to preview the rivalry matchup.

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It's time. No. 15 BYU hosts No. 23 Utah in a rivalry matchup with heightened stakes, including Big 12 and, in the bigger picture, College Football Playoff implications.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the game, some key areas of focus, players to watch, stats worth monitoring, and more in this preview.

Also, Harper discussed that Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy landed in Provo. Portnoy immediately began pizza reviews in Utah County.

Mitch closed out the show with his score prediction for the big rivalry matchup.

Big Noon Kickoff is set to take place in Provo on Saturday morning.

BYU basketball takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. BYU star AJ Dybantsa was named to the latest cover of SLAM magazine.

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KSL Sports Insiders Mitch Harper and Steve Bartle break down the Top 25 showdown between BYU and Utah that is set to take place in Provo.

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BYU football offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill speak to the media to preview the matchup against rival Utah on Saturday.

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Countdown rolls on for BYU vs. Utah, one of the most intense rivalries in the country. This year, it’s a Top 25 matchup for the first time since 2009.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the key storylines, along with going over the player availability report in the matchup.

Mitch also shares his favorite rivalry memories over the years. 

BYU Basketball checks in at No. 2 in the preseason Big 12 Coaches Poll.

Then, finally, Harper caught up with BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker to preview the matchup.

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The BYU-Utah rivalry is always passionate, and no one brings out the passion more than Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper and The Utah Blockcast host Steve Bartle. 

The two KSL Sports Insiders discussed Kalani Sitake and Kyle Whittingham's comments in this week's press conference, the team that has the most pressure in this year's matchup, along with some pizza recommendations for Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports and FOX's Big Noon Kickoff.

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BYU football continues preparations to take on rival Utah this Saturday in Provo.

Turnovers are defining in this matchup.

The Cougars have won the last two games in this series, and it's no coincidence that they haven't turned the ball over.

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick wants to see BYU take care of the ball in this matchup.

Is BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier up for the challenge?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discusses on this Wednesday edition of Cougar Tracks.

Also, you'll hear from BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston in this episode as he prepares to face the Utes.

Finally, BYU basketball's TV schedule is out.

The Cougs are a national team with television exposure this season.

Then we get to know the Nebraska Cornhuskers with Ben Beecham of The Daily Nebraskan as BYU basketball gets set to take on the Huskers in Lincoln for an exhibition game this Saturday.

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The intensity of the BYU-Utah rivalry has always been high; however, the stakes have potentially never been higher than in the 2025 matchup.

Both teams are ranked, with Big 12 Championship hopes and a national, network television stage in front of them.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the intensity of the series as it continues in the Big 12 Conference.

You'll hear from BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake and Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham in this episode.

The programs are very similar between the two, with significant crossover on the coaching staffs.

Finally, a midseason report card for BYU football as the Cougars are 6-0 on the year.

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BYU football players LJ Martin, Keanu Tanuvasa, and Kyle Sfarcioc, spoke with the media on Monday, October 13, 2025 to recap the win over Arizona and lookahead to the rivalry matchup against Utah this Saturday.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters on Monday, October 13, 2025, to preview the matchup against No. 23 Utah in Provo this week.

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BYU football improves to 6-0 overall in the 2025 season and is now No. 15 in the AP Top 25 poll.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives some closing thoughts on the win over Arizona and what it means for the Cougars moving forward.

The play of Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin continues to shine for the Cougars.

BYU basketball is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 poll at No. 8 entering the 2025-26 season.

Finally, this week kicks off the BYU versus Utah rivalry, a stage like never before for the programs in the Big 12 Conference.

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No. 18 BYU football found a way to pull off the win over the Arizona Wildcats to remain undefeated.

The Cougars knocked off Arizona on Parents Weekend, 33-27, in double overtime. BYU trailed 24-14 in the fourth quarter but stormed back, led by true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

Bachmeier scored a rushing touchdown at the end of regulation and in double overtime.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita had a strong performance along with the 3-3-5 Wildcats defense, but it was BYU that came up with the key plays to get the victory to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play before next week's game against rival Utah.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the game from Tucson.

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BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier, wide receiver Parker Kingston, safety Faletau Satuala, and linebacker Siale Esera spoke with the media after No. 18 BYU defeated Arizona 33-27 in double overtime in Tucson.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with the media after the 18th-ranked Cougars defeated the Arizona Wildcats 33-27 in double overtime in Tucson, on October 11, 2025.

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No. 18 BYU football takes on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in Tucson, and everyone is wondering what the remnants of a storm from Hurricane Priscilla could impact the catfight.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previewed the matchup, discussing the weather, key storylines to watch, players to know, and everything to get you ready for a big game.

Harper also shares his score prediction for the matchup. BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake turns 50 years old today. The 10th-year head coach hits a milestone birthday.

Mitch shares the five greatest wins of the Kalani Sitake era for the Cougars.

Also, Mitch added some additional thoughts from the BYU basketball Blue-White scrimmage at the Marriott Center.

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BYU basketball concluded its annual Blue-White scrimmage as part of the Marriott Madness on October 9, 2025.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down what they saw from the scrimmage, including the debut of heralded freshman AJ Dybantsa.

The guys also discussed Richie Saunders, Rob Wright, and others.

For more BYU basketball coverage throughout the 2025-26 season, listen to the Cougar Tracks Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, and nightly on KSL NewsRadio (6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday).

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media following the annual Blue-White Scrimmage as part of Marriott Madness at the Marriott Center on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Young discussed freshman AJ Dybantsa, the chemistry with Dybantsa and senior Richie Saunders, and other topics regarding the Cougars.

BYU basketball players Kennard Davis Jr. and Aleksej Kostic also spoke with the media.

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BYU football coordinators Aaron Roderick (Offensive Coordinator) and Kelly Poppinga (Special Teams Coordinator) spoke with the media to preview the matchup with the Arizona Wildcats this weekend in Tucson.

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BYU football player availability report entering Saturday's game against the Arizona Wildcats.

Linebacker Jack Kelly is Doubtful for the game. Where does BYU go from here at the position?

Breaking down the key players who are out for the Arizona Wildcats. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier had his first social media post as the Cougars' starting signal-caller.

He tossed it back to a throwback jam. Big 12 Football picks for Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Key matchups include Arizona State at Utah, UCF at Cincinnati, and Kansas at Texas Tech.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU linebackers coach Justin Ena to discuss his position group, with all of the injuries heading into the Arizona game.

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BYU football takes on the Arizona Wildcats this Saturday night in Tucson, Arizona.

The Cougars enter the game at 5-0 and 2-0 in Big 12 play and are ranked No. 18 in the AP Top 25 poll.

Arizona is 4-1 and 1-1 in Big 12 play. The two teams have quarterbacks who have been playing at a high level this season in Bear Bachmeier and Noah Fifita.

Fifita grew up a Utah Utes fan and wasn't a fan of BYU, but he has a lot of respect for BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed the importance of the two quarterbacks in this matchup.

An interview with BYU running back LJ Martin, who is one of the top running backs in the Big 12 Conference this season.

Finally, Mitch shares his three bold predictions for BYU basketball in the 2025-26 season as the Cougars gear up for the most anticipated season in program history.

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BYU football continues preparations to take on the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson this week.

A big question around the Cougars is the status of linebackers Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker. Kalani Sitake is keeping their status close to the vest.

Arizona head coach Brent Brennan set a standard for what he wants to see from the Wildcat faithful with BYU rolling into town.

Then, finally, Mitch caught up with Arizona Football insider Justin Spears of the Tucson Star and ESPN Arizona to get an insider look at the Wildcats.

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