Cougar Sports Saturday

Mitch Harper talks with Offensive lineman Weylin Lapuaho looking into BYU's matchup against East Carolina.

Hear what coaches have had to say ahead of BYU's last non-confrence game against East Carolina.

BYU football hits the road for its first away game of the season, traveling east to face East Carolina.

It’s a loaded edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland as the guys cover everything from football bye week notes to basketball buzz with just five weeks to go until the team begins its most anticipated season yet.

Mitch Harper, Kyle Ireland and Producer Nate Slack wrap up the show with their final thoughts headed into next week. 

The next six weeks could make—or break—BYU Football’s 2025 season. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland set the stage for a critical stretch that features road tests at East Carolina, Colorado, Arizona, and Iowa State, plus home games against West Virginia (on a Friday night) and rival Utah.

Starting in 2026, BYU will reassign season ticket seats annually—a major shift in how fans experience game day. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share their thoughts on the move, what it means for longtime season ticket holders, and how it could impact the atmosphere and fan loyalty in Provo.

With just five weeks until the BYU Cougars tip off the 2025‑26 season, the stage is set—and the non‑conference slate is nothing short of ambitious. The season officially begins with an exhibition game at Nebraska on October 18, followed by marquee matchups including North Carolina, Villanova, Wisconsin, UConn, and more. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down what’s new: returning stars, early experiments in the lineup, how AJ Dybantsa and others could impact the team, and why this schedule matters more than ever as BYU looks to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run.

In this edition of Cougar Tales, Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland round up the latest news from BYU Basketball that may have flown under the radar. From the loaded 2026 Maui Invitational field—including Arizona, Clemson, Ole Miss, and more—to a Big Monday showdown with Arizona set for January 26 at 7 p.m., there’s plenty to get excited about. Plus, the guys react to BYU’s early tip-off against Nebraska and break down the official visit of top JUCO prospect KJ Perry, a dynamic 6'3" guard with big-time offensive upside who could join Dean Ruckert in the 2026 class. Don’t miss this fast-paced rundown of key hoops headlines.

In this new era of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland face off in their first Top 5 battle.

A story that dominated headlines this past week came from comments made by AP voter Haley Swayer. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the reaction and offer their analysis on what was said

Mitch Harper is joined by Ari Temkin of Big 12 Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about BYU Football and its evolving role in the Big 12. Ari shares his insights on how the Cougars have looked so far this season, what’s surprised him about their transition into the conference, and where he sees BYU fitting in the broader Big 12 landscape.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down the biggest scores from across the nation, zeroing in on the Big 12 matchups that matter most to BYU fans.

The Cougars are 2-0—but what’s legit, and what still needs work? Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down what’s trending up and what’s trending down for BYU Football after a strong start to the season.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down how their expectations for BYU Football have shifted after two dominant wins for the Cougars.

Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland share their plans for the early bye week and speculate as to what BYU fans are going to do on a day with no BYU football.

BYU Football is back under the lights in Provo for a highly anticipated whiteout matchup against Stanford — and we’ve got a loaded show to get you ready for kickoff. Mitch Harper and Kyle Ireland break down all the key storylines, starting with what coaches and players are saying ahead of the game and what a sixth-straight 2-0 start would mean for Kalani Sitake’s squad.   Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier reflects on his debut, and we sit down with BYU stars Chase Roberts, Logan Lutui, and Raider Damuni to preview Stanford and share insight from inside the locker room. Stanford insider Ben Parker gives us the lowdown on the Cardinal, while we also take a look around the Week 2 college football scoreboard, dive into BYU’s best (and worst) whiteouts, and bring you this week’s “Cougar Tales” — from Buc-ee’s buzz to NIL deals.   Plus, our gameday 3 & Out segment and score predictions, as well as everything else you need to know before BYU vs. Stanford k

It’s prediction time! Mitch, Kyle, producer Nate Slack and intern Jasmine Poppinga give their final score picks for BYU vs. Stanford and share what kind of game they expect under the lights.

Three quick takeaways heading into BYU vs. Stanford — players to watch, key stats to keep in mind, and bold predictions for tonight's contest.

Defensive lineman Logan Lutui spoke with Mitch Harper to reflect on BYU’s 69-0 shutout in the season opener. He also shares his thoughts on Stanford’s offensive line and what it’ll take to control the trenches again.