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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 Lawrence World-Journal and KUsports.com, and share their key stat of the game, players to watch, bold predictions, and final score picks.

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.

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.