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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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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake and Athletic Director Brian Santiago held a press conference on December 2, 2025, at the Student Athlete Building in Provo, Utah, after Sitake officially signed his contract extension with BYU, turning down a job offer from Penn State.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake is connected to the search with Penn State as one of the top candidates for the position.

Will BYU be able to keep him?

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper analyzed the situation and shared his thoughts.

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No. 11 BYU football defeated the UCF Knights 41-21. The Cougars started out slow, but then outscored the Knights, 41-7.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland broke down the game and shared their thoughts on BYU's victory.

The guys also had an early preview at BYU's upcoming revenge opportunity against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players Richie Saunders and Robert Wright III spoke with reporters after the Cougars knocked off the Dayton Flyers in the ESPN Events Invitational Championship game in Kissimmee, Florida on November 28, 2025.

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No. 11 BYU football takes on the UCF Knights in Provo, Utah, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are a heavy favorite in the matchup. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previews the matchup, giving you the areas to watch and key numbers as BYU looks to finish the regular season securing an 11th win. Harper also gives his score prediction for the matchup as BYU welcomes UCF to Provo for the first time since 2011. Also, BYU basketball looks to take down the Dayton Flyers in the ESPN Events Invitational in Kissimmee, Florida. Harper shared his thoughts on the Championship matchup.

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BYU basketball defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 72-62, at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper was on location for the game and shared his postgame thoughts after BYU's big win to improve to 5-1 overall on the season.

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and players Keba Keita and AJ Dybantsa spoke with reporters after the No. 9 Cougars took down the Miami Hurricanes in the ESPN Events Invitational in Kissimmee, Florida. 

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BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and star Richie Saunders spoke with reporters to preview the ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando, Florida, which starts with the Cougars facing off against the Miami Hurricanes.

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BYU football found itself at No. 11 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings after Tuesday night's ranking reveal.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the rankings and why BYU continues to be outside of the Playoff Bracket.

BYU Basketball is preparing to take on the Miami Hurricanes in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational.

Harper previews the matchup as No. 9 BYU looks to follow up its best performance of the season with a Thanksgiving Day win over the Hurricanes.

Big 12 Football Week 14 predictions. How will the final week of the regular season in the Big 12 play out? Then, finally, an interview with BYU running back LJ Martin.

The star ball carrier is the defending Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for a career-high 222 yards on the ground in a win over Cincinnati.

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BYU football will host the UCF Knights in the final game of the 2025 regular season.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is preparing his team for "anything can happen in the Big 12" as the Cougars enter the matchup with UCF as a large home favorite.

Breaking down the Big 12 Championship Game paths for BYU football entering the final week.

There are some similarities to this spot and the one BYU experienced two years ago. Sitake also discussed the BYU football team's health entering the UCF game.

To get to know the UCF Knights, Mitch welcomed Chris Boyle, UCF Beat Writer of the Daytona Beach News Journal, to the show.

Mitch Harper is in Florida, gearing up for BYU basketball, taking on the Miami Hurricanes in the ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World as part of Feast Week. BYU enters the game ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25 poll.

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BYU football players Logan Lutui, Austin Leausa, and Talan Alfrey preview the upcoming regular season finale against the UCF Knights.

All three players are preparing for their final home game as members of the BYU football program.

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