Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

<p>Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's showing in the Big 12 Tournament as the Cougs now wait for their name to be called Sunday afternoon to compete in the NCAA Tournament.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their score predictions for tonight's game between BYU and Texas Tech.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share a key stat, player to watch and bold prediction for BYU basketball vs No. 10 Texas Tech.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the Big 12 Tournament and BYU's path to make a potential run in Kansas City.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack preview tonight's regular season finale for BYU basketball against No. 10 Texas Tech.</p>

<p>BYU announced the hiring of former Cougar and NFL safety Daniel Sorensen as assistant safeties coach. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss other coaching changes to the staff this year.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper spoke with BYU running back Sione Moa and discussed how he's feeling after missing most of last year with an injury.</p>

<p>Nate Slack spoke with BYU senior linebacker Isaiah Glasker after practice earlier this week.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper caught up with Washington transfer offensive lineman Paki Finau after practice earlier this week.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down everything they saw and heard from the first week of BYU spring football. The guys discuss early standouts, position battles to watch, and what the tone of practice has been like as the Cougars begin preparations for the 2026 season. Plus, hear sound from BYU players and coaches as they react to the opening week of spring camp.</p>

<p>BYU and Texas Tech have quickly developed a one-sided rivalry in the Big 12. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the six consecutive losses the Cougars have suffered to the Red Raiders since their first meeting in 2023. From blown leads to championship matchups, the guys look at what’s gone wrong and why this next meeting could be a chance for redemption.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down BYU’s regular-season home finale against Texas Tech and what’s at stake on Senior Day in Provo. The guys discuss the impact players to watch, including Richie Saunders, Keba Keita, and Mihailo Boskovic. and what BYU needs to do to close out the home schedule with a win.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their score predictions for today's game between the Cougars and the Mountaineers.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their key stats, players to watch, and bold predictions for today's contest in Morgantown.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the current state of BYU Athletics. </p>

<p>Mitch Harper talks with West Virginia insider Keenan Cummings in the Get to Know the Foe segment. </p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what has stood out to them so far during Spring Ball. </p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share three things they believe BYU needs to do this year to improve from last season</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take a look at some of the numbers former Cougs Jack Kelly and Chase Roberts have put up so far at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.\</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their observations from the first day of spring football down in Provo.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack take a look at the bracket projections for the Cougars as we wrap up February and look ahead to March.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what unraveled for BYU Cougars men's basketball in a tough home setback against the UCF Knights</p>

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<p data-start="0" data-end="388">Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the latest news surrounding former <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">BYU Cougars</span></span> wide receiver Parker Kingston before turning their attention to the hardwood. With <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Jimmer Fredette</span></span>’s jersey set to rise to the rafters, the guys relive their favorite Jimmer moments and reflect on one of the most electric eras in BYU basketball history.</p> <p data-start="390" data-end="642" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Plus, Mitch sits down with former <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Dave Rose</span></span> to revisit Jimmer’s legendary run in Provo and the impact it had on the program. To close out the show, Mitch and Nate preview BYU vs. Colorado and deliver their score predictions.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland give their score predictions as BYU looks to snap a three-game losing streak.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dive into our weekly three pointer segment ahead of tonight's top-20 contest.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland discuss the player availability report and what they expect to see tonight in the Marriott Center.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper talks with Houston insider Kris Gardner to get a run down on the Coogs ahead of tonight's matchup.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share who they think win Super Bowl 60 tomorrow afternoon.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper had the chance to chat with two BYU basketball signees earlier this week at Timpeview High.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland take a look at the scores around the Big 12 conference and take a look at what's coming up for BYU hoops.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview tonight’s Top-20 showdown between BYU and Houston. They break down BYU’s three-game losing streak, assess whether the Cougars can knock off a favored Houston squad, and debate the big question facing fans: is it time to panic, or does that depend on what happens tonight?</p>

<p>With spring ball just around the corner, Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview BYU football’s offseason outlook. They break down what returning production means for this year’s expectations, the depth battles ahead, and what fans should be watching as the Cougars prepare for spring practice.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper talks with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake about the latest signing class and what fans can expect from this year’s BYU squad.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dive into the coaching shakeup at BYU after DC Jay Hill and DB coach/passing game coordinator Jernaro Gilford left for Michigan.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland discuss what has gone wrong for the Cougars during this three-game losing strea and what needs to change for them to upset No. 8 Houston tonight in the Marriott Center.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down today’s top-15 showdown between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks. The guys dive into the highly anticipated matchup between projected top-2 NBA Draft picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, sit down with Kansas insider Henry Greenstein of the <em data-start="364" data-end="388">Lawrence World-Journal</em> and KUsports.com, and share their key stat of the game, players to watch, bold predictions, and final score picks.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper breaks down today's rivalry game between No. 13 BYU and Utah. Former BYU great Fred Roberts joins the show to share his memories of playing Utah and his thoughts on this year's squad. Mitch also dives into this year's football schedule, goals the team should have for the season and players to watch, bold prediction and a score prediction for the basketball game against Utah.</p>

<p data-start="135" data-end="404">In this week’s edition of <em data-start="161" data-end="185">Cougar Sports Saturday</em>, BYU Insider Mitch Harper takes a deep dive into the now-closed transfer portal. He breaks down which players departed BYU, which newcomers joined the program, and the remaining roster needs for the 2026 football team.</p> <p data-start="406" data-end="576">Mitch also looks ahead to next season, discussing whether BYU’s defense in 2026 could surpass this year’s unit, along with a major rule change coming to college football.</p> <p data-start="578" data-end="717">Later in the show, Jeff Hansen of <em data-start="612" data-end="635">Cougar Sports Insider</em> and the 247Sports network joins the conversation to talk all things BYU football.</p> <p data-start="719" data-end="887">The focus then shifts to the hardwood, as Mitch reflects on Jimmer Fredette’s jersey retirement and previews a marquee matchup between No. 11 BYU and No. 16 Texas Tech.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Jeff Hansen (Cougar Sports Insider / 247Sports) discuss personnel for BYU football as part of a way-too-early preview of the 2026 football season.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the first of this year’s two rivalry games and reveal their score predictions.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down this BYU and Utah game with a key stat to be aware of, players to watch and bold predictions.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland discuss the player availability report for tonight's game.</p>

<p>KSL Sports Insiders Mitch Harper and Steve Bartle break down tonight’s matchup and discuss what to watch for at the Huntsman Center.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland preview this year's national championship game between Indiana and Miami and give their predictions.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland debate whether BYU is on track to be the next Indiana, react to commentary from ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, and explain what would need to happen for BYU to follow a similar path.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland look around the college basketball landscape at games affecting BYU, highlighted by Wisconsin’s road upset of No. 2 Michigan and Kansas dropping a game in Morgantown.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland are joined by former BYU star and NBA player Eric Mika to discuss this year’s BYU basketball team and his memories of the BYU–Utah rivalry.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dish out their end-of-season awards for BYU football, highlighting the MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and the best position group of the season.</p>

<p>Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland dive into an early look at BYU’s 2026 roster. They discuss who’s expected to suit up, which players have entered the transfer portal, and which key decisions are still yet to come.</p>