Cougar Sports Saturday

In this week’s edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, 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. 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. Later in the show, Jeff Hansen of Cougar Sports Insider and the 247Sports network joins the conversation to talk all things BYU football. 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the impact of defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s departure and explore what BYU’s defense could look like under newly promoted DC Kelly Poppinga.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down which players have announced they’ll be back in a BYU uniform for the 2026 season.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down BYU’s matchup with Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The guys dive into key injuries, coaching storylines, and the biggest questions surrounding the game. They wrap things up with a must-know stat, players to watch, bold predictions, and final score picks.

In this special Best Of edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, relive exclusive interviews with BYU players and coaches from Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland. Plus, get in-depth BYU football and basketball breakdowns from Mitch, Kyle, and producer Nate Slack, featuring the best moments from the past few weeks.

Mitch Harper is joined by Nate Slack, stepping in for Kyle Ireland, as they break down BYU’s matchup with Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, discuss the Cougars’ College Football Playoff snub, and react to BYU basketball’s dramatic win at Clemson, plus an interview with Fesi Sitake. The guys also touch on Kyle Whittingham stepping down as head coach at Utah and if it has any impact on BYU.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down this year’s Big 12 Championship showdown between the Cougars and the Red Raiders. They dive into Kalani Sitake’s new contract extension at BYU, review the latest player-availability updates, and explore the magnitude of this matchup—plus where it ranks among the most meaningful games in BYU history. The guys also spotlight their players to watch and share their final score predictions for tomorrow’s title game.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland inform you on all you need to know heading into the regular season finale for BYU vs UCF. Hear conversations with kicker Will Ferrin and running back LJ Martin before catching Mitch and Kyle share their score predictions.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland give their score predictions for this morning's game between BYU and UCF

Kyle Ireland sat down with senior kicker Will Ferrin to chat ahead of the Cougars’ Senior Day matchup against UCF.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU running back LJ Martin after his 222-yard performance against Cincinnati to talk about how he’s feeling and his thoughts heading into the regular season finale against UCF.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down BYU’s regular season finale and what’s on the line for the Cougars.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland predict scores for the BYU vs. Cincinnati football game, offering analysis, reasoning, and insight into how they see the Big 12 showdown unfolding.

Key stats, players to watch, and bold predictions for BYU @ Cincinnati — highlighting the numbers that matter most, the impact players who could swing the game, and the biggest forecasted twists in this Big 12 matchup between the BYU Cougars football and the Cincinnati Bearcats football programs.

Mitch Harper sits down with Carsen Ryan to break down BYU’s matchup against Cincinnati, offering insight into offensive adjustments, key storylines, and what to expect on game day.

What’s at stake in the result of the BYU vs. Cincinnati football game — breaking down how the outcome could shape momentum, bowl positioning, and the broader Big 12 trajectory for both the BYU Cougars football and the Cincinnati Bearcats football programs.

Setting the scene at Cincinnati and at Big Noon Kickoff — capturing the atmosphere, energy, and stakes surrounding one of the weekend’s marquee matchups.

A look into BYU football with former Super Bowl Champion and Cougar linebacker Brady Poppinga, offering insight into the program’s identity, development, and what to watch for moving forward.

Who is available and healthy for BYU football — a quick breakdown of the current roster status and how the team’s overall health could impact this week’s matchup.

The College Football Playoff picture for BYU football — exploring the possibilities of the Cougars making it into the College Football Playoff and breaking down what the national landscape and potential playoff brackets look like right now.

Checking in on the Big 12 scores during Week 13 as the conference race tightens and the Big 12 Championship draws closer.

Get to Know the Foe: Understanding Cincinnati Bearcats football and what the Bearcats are all about before they take on BYU Cougars football — from their identity and strengths to the matchups that matter most.

Looking back at the Top 25 college basketball matchup where BYU Cougars men's basketball took down Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball, breaking down the key moments, momentum swings, and standout performances that defined the ranked showdown.

Mitch Harper interviews Tausili Akana for a deep look into the BYU vs. Cincinnati matchup, breaking down defensive expectations and key insights ahead of the Big 12 showdown.

A breakdown of the key storylines for the biggest Big 12 matchup of the weekend: BYU vs. Cincinnait 

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share their sore predicitions for today's two big contests.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share key stats players to watch and bold predictions for BYU and TCU.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland go over the players available for both BYU and TCU in today's game.

Looking into the Top-10 basketball matchup BYU vs. UCONN

Mitch Harper sits down with BYU Wide Reciever JoJo Phillips to hear about his return to the field after suffering an early-season injury.

Get to know TCU Football with JD Andress who covers TCU on Sports Illustrated