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BYU football will be without LJ Martin in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech in Orlando, Florida. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake announced that Martin is having surgery and will shut it down for the remainder of the 2025 season.

What is next for BYU at the running back position on Saturday in the "People's National Championship?"

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the news and what's next for the Cougars as they prepare for the Yellow Jackets

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BYU Basketball closed out nonconference play against Eastern Washington and AJ Dybantsa delivered a historic performance.

The star freshman produced a triple-double.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed Dybantsa's memorable night. Also, what does it mean for BYU going forward?

BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young gave Mitch and the rest of the BYU media a Christmas gift. Mitch opened it on the show.

Big 12 Football Bowl Picks as the Bowl Season starts to heat up, with Christmas taking place this week.

Then, finally, BYU football arrived in Orlando for the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech.

Kalani Sitake was asked about the importance of securing a 12th win in the 2025 season.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players Richie Saunders and Rob Wright III spoke to the media after the Cougars defeated Eastern Washington on December 22, 2025, to close out non-conference play.

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BYU football will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2026 in Provo. The game gives BYU a marquee non-conference opponent next year. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down his thoughts on the series and what it means for the Cougars moving forward.

Also, Mitch lays out how the Big 12 should build BYU's 2026 schedule, with the Notre Dame game expected to be played in October. The Big 12 has to be strategic with constructing the Cougars' roster. Mitch gives his input.

Then, finally, BYU basketball takes on Eastern Washington at the Marriott Center. Previewing the matchup, which is expected to have Abdullah Ahmed as a center for the Cougars.

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BYU Basketball head coach Kevin Young and star players AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders spoke with the media after BYU defeated Abilene Christian 85-67 at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.

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On December 19, ten years ago, BYU announced that Kalani Sitake was the new head coach of the BYU football program.

Sitake has experienced many twists and turns during his head coaching tenure, but after a decade on the job, he has never shied away from being bold. Now he has BYU set for potentially greater heights with his new long-term extension.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper reflected on Sitake's past 10 years and the moment he was announced as BYU's head coach.

Harper also gave his predictions for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. Will former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff lead Tulane to an upset win over Ole Miss in Oxford?

Then, finally, NBA superstar LeBron James immediately paid his respects to AJ Dybantsa after the final seconds went off for the Lakers-Jazz game. 

BYU has a player who could potentially be the face of the sport in the future.

BYU basketball welcomes Abilene Christian to the Marriott Center. Harper previewed the game.

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Will there be any opt-outs for BYU football in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl? The health of the team is a big storyline as the Cougars prepare to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed the key storylines in the Top 25 matchup in the Bowl Season during his latest episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

Also, on Throwback Thursday, Harper played trivia to test his knowledge of BYU football bowl history.

Then, finally, an interview with BYU defensive ends and Special Teams Coordinator Kelly Poppinga.

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The BYU football home-and-home series with California has been canceled by the Golden Bears following the ACC's move to a nine-game schedule.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the news and its implications for BYU football in the 2026 season.

Also, in this episode of Cougar Tracks, the latest with the Transfer Portal, and former BYU QB Zach Wilson doesn't get the starting nod in place of Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins.

Then, finally, BYU basketball crushed Pacific at the Marriott Center. Pacific's AD said BYU was a bunch of "walking bags of cash." Harper shared his thoughts on that and the BYU basketball win over the Tigers.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players AJ Dybantsa, Tyler Mrus, and Rob Wright III spoke with reporters after No. 10 BYU defeated Pacific 93-57 at the Marriott Center.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dished out some BYU football awards for the 2025 season. He presented awards for best player, best moment, top newcomer, best position group, most improved player, and more.

BYU football went 11-2 as they prepare for the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Georgia Tech.

Speaking of Georgia Tech, you'll hear Mitch's conversation with Jackson Caudell of Georgia Tech on SI to get a breakdown of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

On the basketball front, No. 10 BYU welcomes former WCC foe Pacific to the Marriott Center for another non-conference matchup before the Christmas break.

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The rivalry between BYU and Utah on the football field kicks off a new era in 2026. Morgan Scalley is the new head coach of the Utes as Kyle Whittingham steps down.

Kalani Sitake and Scalley were colleagues at Utah and worked on the same staff together for years.

Now they will battle against one another. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on what Scalley taking over at Utah means for the rivalry going forward.

Also, in this episode of Cougar Tracks, Harper discussed BYU football players who plan to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. One of those players is offensive tackle Jake Griffin, who was part of the 2020 recruiting class, a group that backed up what the recruiting rankings said about them when they signed.

Then, finally, BYU basketball stays at No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25. BYU is flying high behind freshman AJ Dybantsa.

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BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier was shaken up in the loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game.

It raised some questions about the availability of the star freshman for the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Georgia Tech.

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick addressed Bear's status as the Cougars returned to practice, with bowl practices getting underway.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed Bear's status on this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, a daily look into BYU sports.

Also, in this episode of the podcast, Harper proposed that the Big 12 adopt annual opponents in the league as the SEC did beginning in 2026.

Who would be BYU's permanent three opponents? He shared his thoughts.

BYU basketball returns to the Marriott Center after 32 days away to host the UC Riverside Highlanders on December 13.

Finally, Mitch caught up with BYU Passing Game Coordinator Fesi Sitake to preview the upcoming bowl game and discuss Kalani Sitake's long-term extension.

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As the coaching carousel in college football continues to take unexpected turns after the sudden firing of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, the long-term extension that BYU signed with Kalani Sitake makes the Cougars one of the winners in the carousel.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Sitake's extension, what it means for BYU moving forward, and his relationship with AD Brian Santiago.

Women's Volleyball coach Heather Olmstead announced she was leaving the program. Harper shared some thoughts on that exit.

BYU football freshmen inventory for the 2025 season. Some of the prominent freshmen include Hunter Clegg, Nusi Taumoepeau, Cannon DeVries, and others.

Taking a look at the defensive side of the ball. Finally, BYU Basketball resume breakdown: the Top-10 squad led by AJ Dybantsa has four games remaining in non-conference play.

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BYU Basketball knocked off the Clemson Tigers on a buzzer-beater from guard Rob Wright III. The Cougars improve to 8-1 overall after the 67-64 win.

Also, AJ Dybantsa's stardom shone bright at basketball's biggest stage, Madison Square Garden.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his breakdown on the win. What were his takeaways as the Cougars now have a light stretch before starting Big 12 play.

In addition to this episode of Cougar Tracks, Mitch shared the best buzzer-beater moments in BYU basketball history.

Finally, Harper took inventory of the BYU football program's freshman offensive class. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier was a superstar, but there wasn't much after him.

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The NCAA Transfer Portal will have a single window during the 2026 cycle, from January 2nd to January 16th.

Like everyone else in Power Four football, BYU looks to be a program in the mix for some prospects.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the Cougars' portal needs for the 2026 cycle.

From backup quarterback to linebacker, and everywhere else in between, Harper breaks it down.

BYU basketball takes on the Clemson Tigers tonight at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic.

Mitch breaks down the matchup and gives you the notable storylines and stats heading into the game at the "Mecca."

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After an 11-2 season in 2025, the BYU Cougars were left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the snub and what it means for the Cougars going forward, as well as for the Big 12 as a whole.

Harper then shared some final thoughts on BYU's 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game.

BYU football is preparing to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but it was so close to being the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. 

Oh, what could have been.

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No. 11 BYU football was crushed by No. 4 Texas Tech in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the game and shared their takeaways after BYU suffered another blowout setback to the Big 12 Champion Red Raiders.

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BYU football players Chase Roberts, Faletau Satuala, Tanner Wall, and Parker Kingston all spoke to the media after the Cougars lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2025 Edwards Jones Big 12 Football Championship Game in Arlington, Texas.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to the media after the Cougars' 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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No. 11 BYU looks to upset No. 4 Texas Tech in the Big 12 Football Championship Game in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Arlington to preview the matchup. He breaks down the game and gives his score prediction for the highly anticipated Big 12 Championship, which is expected to be a sellout. 

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BYU football is preparing for the Big 12 Championship with only one path to reaching the College Football Playoff: take down No. 4 Texas Tech.

The bias from the Playoff Committee has been terrible. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper sounds off on the Committee as BYU gears up for one of the biggest games in program history.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake enters the Big 12 Championship Game with a brand new contract extension.

Some closing thoughts on Sitake's extension and what it means for BYU going forward. Throwback Thursday:

Looking back at BYU's history in Conference Championship Games. Then, finally, key storylines entering the No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech Big 12 Championship Game matchup.

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BYU football signed 19 players on the opening day of the Early Signing Period for the 2026 recruiting class. Quarterback Ryder Lyons is the highest-rated recruit in the Kalani Sitake era. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the recruiting class, sharing his thoughts on BYU's class and the potential impact of the guys, and going through each player.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke with reporters over Zoom on the first day of the Early Signing Period for the class of 2026 on December 3, 2025. BYU signed 18 players in the class.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake signed a long-term contract extension with the Cougars.

Sitake turned down the Penn State Nittany Lions to sign a new deal with his alma mater, a place he's been the head coach at since 2016.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the news and what it means for BYU football going forward.

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BYU football players, captains Chase Roberts and Tanner Wall, spoke to the media after the announcement that head coach Kalani Sitake signed a long-term contract extension. They spoke to the media on December 2, 2025, at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah.

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