Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast
Published on Oct 21, 2026, 2:04:49 PM
Total time: 01:06:38
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Kansas City for Big 12 Basketball Media Days at the T-Mobile Center.
In this episode of the podcast, Mitch caught up with BYU basketball Associate Head Coach Tim Fanning and freshman Bruce Branch III.
Mitch also shares his thoughts on where BYU ranks in the preseason Big 12 Basketball Media Poll.
Then, Mitch also caught up with BYU Athletics Director Brian Santiago. It was the first time Santiago has spoken since the athletic department reassignment this past August. They discussed Santiago's role with BYU football, the resources allocated to football, the BYU-Notre Dame win, his thoughts on BYU basketball in year three under Kevin Young and more.
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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.
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Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball.
KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail.
Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.