FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - January 17, 2026
Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU) · KSL Podcasts
January 17, 20261h 49m
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Show Notes
<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>