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Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

KSL Podcasts
BYU
BYU Football
BYU Basketball
Big 12 Conference
BYU Cougars
Big 12
Football
Big 12 Championship
NCAA Tournament
Bear Bachmeier
Texas Tech
Cincinnati
College Football
Basketball
LJ Martin
Arizona Wildcats
TCU
Arizona
Kalani Satake
College Football Playoff

The voice of BYU fans resides here. Hosted by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Nate Slack. Every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. (MT) on KSL NewsRadio.

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Latest Episodes

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday as Mitch Harper and Nate Slack breakdown the latest from BYU football and basketball.

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Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss their feelings on the latest regarding the 24-team playoff

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Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about BYU's latest commitment and a big-time player who has BYU in his final four.

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In this week's Drafting the Y, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go back and forth picking which teams they'd like to see BYU schedule non-conference games with.

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Recent Guests

Ron McBride
Former Utah head coach
University of Utah
Episode: Former Utah head coach has high expectations for BYU QB Bear Bachmeier
Jeremiah Williams
BYU football commit, defensive lineman
BYU
Episode: FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - May 9, 2026
Dr Dane Allred
Doctor who treated Sione Moa and associated with Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital and BYU Athletic Department
Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital / BYU Athletic Department
Episode: Local hospital provides insight on BYU RB Sione Moa's injury
Eric Mika
BYU basketball player (interviewee referenced in intro)
BYU Basketball
Episode: Looking at the history of NFL Draft picks from BYU in the Kalani Sitake era
Faletau Satuala
BYU safety featured on Cougar Sports Saturday
BYU football
Episode: BYU Safety Faletau Satuala Discusses the Coin Flip and His Return to BYU
Nate Pickens
BYU guard featured in the discussion about leadership and roster building
BYU Basketball player
Episode: What did BYU Basketball lack this past season?
Colin Chandler
Former Farmington High star, Kentucky/BYU transfer
BYU basketball
Episode: FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - April 11, 2026
Reggie Frischknecht
BYU wide receiver, redshirt sophomore
BYU
Episode: Full Show: March 28th, 2026
Javin Williams
BYU cornerback, grad transfer from Mississippi State
BYU
Episode: Full Show: March 28th, 2026

Hosts

Mitch Harper
Host of a BYU-focused sports show; long-standing BYU insider with roles across BYU-related media and KSL outlets.
Nate Slack
Co-host on BYU sports program with focus on BYU football and basketball coverage; frequent guest analyst and insider.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Mitch is the Best in the State

    I listen to all the local sports radio stations and podcasts, Mitch and his show are top notch. I think he is the best out of Locked on, 960, 1280, 700, and others can’t miss listening. Go cougs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dallin Dalton
    United States4 years ago
  • Must listen for BYU fans

    Mitch and Matt always bring fantastic content with the latest news and trending topics with all things BYU athletics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KWill42
    United States4 years ago
  • Great BYU info!!!

    Mitchell bigballer Harper is the man!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ is the daddy mac
    United States5 years ago
  • BYU Juice Crew

    Best of the Best! Always bringing The Juice! A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyerex
    United States6 years ago
  • Cougs

    Big Mitchite!!! Go cougs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    83dss
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciated for practical travel and game-day planning tips.
Some listeners wish for shorter ad breaks and fewer news slips during episodes.
Lively banter and deep dives into scheduling, rosters, and realignment rumors.
Shows strong BYU insider insights and hosting chemistry, great for BYU fans.
Consistent coverage of football and basketball with timely topics and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#140
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Former Utah head coach has high expectations for BYU QB Bear Bachmeier
Q: How do you see Bear Bachmeier fitting into BYU's offense and range of weapons this season?
Bear is viewed as a leading quarterback prospect with strong intangibles and leadership; the offense could leverage his abilities with an improved supporting cast and a system under Aaron Roderick designed for bigger chunk plays.
Former Utah head coach has high expectations for BYU QB Bear Bachmeier
Q: What did you make of Ron McBride's comments about Bear Bachmeier and BYU leveling up?
McBride's remarks echoed the sense that BYU is closing the talent and resource gap, now positioned to compete at a higher level with its Big 12 move, which sets up Bear Bachmeier to be a central figure in BYU's success.
BYU Safety Raider Damuni On How He Fits in the New Defense
Q: How has the defense changed with the new verbiage, and can you adapt without losing the core technique?
Damuni says there are verbiage adjustments but the underlying concepts remain familiar, and players can relate new terms back to what they learned in previous years, making the transition manageable.
BYU Safety Raider Damuni On How He Fits in the New Defense
Q: Why are you so loyal to BYU?
Damuni explains that BYU blessed his life, his family's connection to the staff, and the opportunity to grow his faith and character, which reinforces his commitment beyond mere circumstances.
BYU Safety Faletau Satuala Discusses the Coin Flip and His Return to BYU
Q: Would you say NIL has influenced your decision to stay or go to the NFL this year?
Satuala discusses how NIL has affected his outlook, emphasizing that the season and on-field performance will largely drive his NFL timing.

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Two longtime BYU-focused sports hosts break down weekly BYU basketball and football news, scheduling, recruiting, and program strategy with a mix of analysis, banter, and guest commentary. Episodes frequently cover non-conference scheduling, roster construction, player development, and conference realignment chatter, often weaving in travel tips, fan perspectives, and practical implications for fans and sponsors alike. A standout aspect is the hosts' deep regional insights and candid, conversational style, which helps listeners gauge game strategy, recruitment dynamics, and the broader BYU athletics landscape as it evolves in a changing conference environment.

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1. Ron McBride
2. Jeremiah Williams
3. Dr Dane Allred
4. Eric Mika
5. Faletau Satuala
6. Nate Pickens
7. Colin Chandler
8. Reggie Frischknecht

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