We kick off the month of May with news around BYU basketball as AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders were invited to the NBA draft combine.

Everyone knew Dybantsa, the potential No. 1 pick, would go to the combine, but Saunders, coming off a season-ending injury, speaks to the interest in the former BYU star.

Mitch also dives into the former BYU players who have found new landing spots in the transfer portal.

Then on the flip side, he looks at the future BYU basketball players, as one recruiting service has the Cougars 2026 recruiting class in the top-10.

The BYU football spring opponent tour rolls on. On this episode, Mitch chats with Eric Hansen of Blue & Gold, part of the On3 network, to get a breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2026.

BYU hosts Notre Dame for the first time in Provo since 2004, when the Irish travel to LES on Saturday, October 17.

It's a matchup of the highest-ranked non-Playoff teams last season.

Then, finally, Mitch closes out the show giving his television and kickoff time predictions for early-season and weeknight games for BYU football in 2026.

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The recruiting trail is busy for BYU sports these days. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the latest for basketball and football on the trail, which includes the football staff making an in-home visit to quarterback Brody Rudnicki.

BYU football spring tour continues as we look at the TCU Horned Frogs entering the 2026 season. To get a better idea of the Horned Frogs this upcoming year, Mitch was joined by J.D. Andress of TCU on Sports Illustrated to break it down. BYU travels to TCU on Saturday, October 3.

Then, finally, Mitch caught up with Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave at the end of spring practices. Uluave looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 season.

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Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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BYU football is up to three commitments in the class of 2027, with the latest being Jeremiah Williams from Tustin, California.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the recruiting trail for the Cougars.

He also discussed a quarterback who BYU offered for the class of 2028.

BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa rolled out a new signature logo in partnership with Nike. What are your thoughts on the logo?

Then, finally, there are reports that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand to 76 teams starting with the 2026-27 season.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for college basketball?

Mitch weighs in on the conversation and plays a soundbite from NCAA President Charlie Baker, who was asked by Mitch what the association gains from expanding the tournament.

Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes.

Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609

YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.