Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)
Sports Talk & News
All things BYU sports - Cougar football, basketball and more, plus commentary on other sports both amateur and professional.
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Genres:
Sports Talk & News
Description:
All things BYU sports - Cougar football, basketball and more, plus commentary on other sports both amateur and professional.
Language:
English
Episodes
Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - June 7, 2025
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss Kevin Young's extension, preview the linebacker room, share their All-2000s BYU football team and more in this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday.
Duration:02:15:13
BYU President Shane Reese Talks Big 12, Revenue Share, and Why Brian Santiago Was the Right AD Pick
6/7/2025
BYU President Shane Reese joins the show to discuss key takeaways from the recent Big 12 meetings, the future of revenue sharing in college athletics, and the hiring of new athletic director Brian Santiago. He shares insights into the decision-making process, BYU’s evolving role in the Big 12, and what’s ahead for Cougar athletics.
Duration:00:22:00
Creating an All-2000s BYU Football Team: Defense
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte build the ultimate All-2000s BYU defensive lineup.
Duration:00:18:27
Conversation with BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson
6/7/2025
Mitch caught up with BYU football director of player personnel Justin Anderson earlier this week.
Duration:00:14:20
Creating an All-2000s BYU Football Team: Offense
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte build the ultimate All-2000s BYU offensive lineup.
Duration:00:16:37
2025 BYU Football Position Preview: Linebacker
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte alayze the BYU linebacker room and share expectations for that unit for this upcoming season.
Duration:00:15:17
BYU Consensus Preseason Top 10 Team By National Outlets
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte breakdown the way-too-early preseason rankings from national outlets.
Duration:00:08:17
National Expectations Continue to Grow for BYU Basketball
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte hit on some of the national commentary on BYU hoops.
Duration:00:14:38
What Kevin Young's Extension Means for the BYU Basketball Program
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about why Kevin Young's contract extension is so signifcant for the BYU basketball program.
Duration:00:07:53
Head Coach Kevin Young Signs Long-Term Extension with BYU Basketball
6/7/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the long-term contract extension Kevin Young signed earlier this week.
Duration:00:12:36
Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - May 31, 2025
5/31/2025
Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from May 31, 2025 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the biggest stories coming out of the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings. You won't want to miss exclusive interviews with BYU AD Brian Santiago and head football coach Kalani Sitake.
Duration:02:03:16
Catching Up with BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings
5/31/2025
Mitch Harper and the chance to talk with Kalani Sitake earlier this week in Orlando at the spring Big 12 meetings.
Duration:00:15:37
Cougar Tales: The Official Trailer for College Football 26 and a Former Cougar Entering the College Football Hall of Fame
5/31/2025
In this week's Cougar Tales, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte touch on the newly released trailer for the College Football 26 video game and a requirement change for the College Football Hall of Fame that will allow Mike Leach to be admitted.
Duration:00:06:02
Top 5: Ranking BYU Football's Best Season Openers since 2000
5/31/2025
Producer Nate Slack hops on to challenge Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to name his five favorite season openers in this week's Top 5.
Duration:00:19:05
Big 12 Coaches Favor NCAA Tournament Expansion
5/31/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte respond to commentary from the Big 12 and Big 12 coaches who favor the NCAA Tournament expanding to 72 or 76 teams.
Duration:00:07:41
Thoughts on BYU Basketball's Non-Conference Schedule
5/31/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the non-conference schedule that now features UConn, Wisconsin, and a rumored exhibition game against North Carolina.
Duration:00:15:45
BYU AD Brian Santiago Discusses Starting His Tenure Strong and Navigating National Topics
5/31/2025
Mitch Harper sat down with BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago to discuss his first few weeks in the role and key national conversations shaping college athletics.
Duration:00:34:01
Big 12 exits the spring meetings with a plan for the College Football Playoff
5/31/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte analyze comments from Kansas State head coach Lance Leipold and Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham on the future of the College Football Playoff, along with other key takeaways from the Big 12 spring business meetings.
Duration:00:21:47
Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - May 24, 2025
5/24/2025
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte touch on all of the biggest stories surrounding BYU athletics from the past week in this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday.
Duration:01:51:52
College Football Playoff Seeding Changes for 2025-26 Season
5/24/2025
Mitch Harper analyzes the changes made to the CFP seeding that will take effect for this year only.
Duration:00:07:48