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    Bobby Hauck, Micah Harper, Ty Morrison on UND win, Indiana State matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:23


    No. 5 Montana earned a thrilling 24-23 win over No. 16 North Dakota behind a breakout performance from QB Keali'i Ah Yat (300 yards, 2 TDs). Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior safety Micah Harper and senior kicker/punter Ty Morrison addressed the media ahead of UM's matchup against Indiana State in Missoula on Saturday afternoon.

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Mercyhurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:19


    No. 4 Montana State earned its first win of the season by drilling San Diego 41-7 on Saturday in Bozeman, MT. The Bobcats rolled up 539 yards of total offense as Justin Lamson threw for 293 yards and 3 TDs. MSU fifth-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday ahead of his team's upcoming matchup against Mercyhurst at Bobcat Stadium.

    Montana State post-game press conference, win over San Diego - Brent Vigen & Dowler twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 18:34


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen along with juniors wide receiver Taco Dowler and safety Caden Dowler addressed the media following MSU's 41-7 win over San Diego in Bozeman on Saturday. 

    North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt on UND and Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 19:07


    University of North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about his return to his alma mater and his team's matchup at No. 5 Montana on Saturday afternoon. 

    ESPN Roundtable - Tom Miller, North Dakota beat writer for Grand Forks Herald

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 30:05


    Tom Miller, a sportswriter who's covered North Dakota football for 21 years for the Grand Forks Herald Newspaper, joins Colter Nuanez of ESPN MT and Skyline Sports to talk all things UND, including the Fighting Hawks' football game in Missoula against Montana on Saturday.

    SWX Montana spotlight with sports director Shaun Rainey on Padres, Chargers & Griz football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 32:45


    Shaun Rainey of SWX Montana television joins Colter Nuanez to give his impressions on Montana's season opening win over Central Washington. 

    Ridin' With Rider - what is the panic meter for Montana State after 0-2 start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 31:07


    Montana State fell to 0-2 after a 30-24 double overtime loss to No. 2 South Dakota State in Bozeman on Sept. 6. The loss was Montana State's first regular-season home loss since October of 2019. Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down where MSU sits entering Week 3.

    Talkin' Schmidt - Andrew Schmidt on Central Washington win and Griz talent upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 46:01


    Montana moved up to No. 5 in the national FCS polls thanks in part to a 42-17 win over Division II Central Washington on September 6, 2025. Andrew Schmidt, a former Griz RB and NFL agent, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to breakdown all things Montana & the Big Sky Conference. This week, Andrew talks about Montana's offensive potential, it's talent upgrades and has his latest "Schmidt Storm".

    Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to analyze Montana's week 1 win over CWU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 54:46


    No. 5 Montana posted a 42-17 win over Central Washington on September 6, 2025. Jordan Tripp was an FCS All-American who became an NFL Draft pick during his time at Montana and after graduating from UM. Tripp, now the color commentator for Scripps Sports for Griz broadcasts, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to break down all things Griz football.

    Tuesdsays with Tootell - Montana's opener, Montana State's close call and remembering the 1995 Griz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 41:50


    Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about what impressed him most during Montana's season-opening win over Central Washington, his strong evaluation of Montana State despite an 0-2 start and some thoughts on the 1995 Montana Griz national championship team, which will celebrate their 30th anniversary this weekend in Missoula. 

    Vandals Weekly - Sophomore WR Tony Harste & head coach Thomas Ford on St. Thomas win, Utah Tech preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:43


    Idaho wide receiver Tony Harste and head coach Thomas Ford Jr. (12:02) join Colter Nuanez to break down Idaho's 37-30 win over St. Thomas, the first win of Ford's career, and to preview UI's game against Utah Tech on Saturday. 

    Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez on Big Sky Breakdown on FCS, Big Sky, Griz, Bobcats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 42:40


    Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports joins Colter Nuanez to talk around the FCS, including the Griz, the Cats and the Big Sky Conference. Sammy gives us his standout teams of the season so far, including thoughts on UC Davis, Idaho and UT Rio Grande Valley. The boys also dive into Montana's 42-17 win over Central Washington and Montana State's 2OT 30-24 loss to South Dakota State.

    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior CB Kenzel Lawler, junior RB Eli Gillman on North Dakota

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 18:49


    No. 6 Montana posted a 42-17 home win over Central Washington on September 6, 2025.The Griz host a North Dakota team that beat UM 27-24 in Grand Forks last September. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior corner Kenzel Lawler (left) and junior running back Eli Gillman addressed the media on Monday. 

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on SDSU loss, previewing San Diego game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 43:03


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's game against San Diego against Bozeman on Saturday. 

    Nuanez Brothers on Montana and Montana State games from September 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 38:09


    No. 2 South Dakota State made a 4th down stop in double overtime to secure a 30-24 win over No. 3 Montana State in Bozeman on September 6, 2025. Montana pulled away for a 42-17 win over Central Washington in their season opener in Missoula. Brooks Nuanez was in Missoula, Colter Nuanez was in Bozeman. They recap what they saw in Week 2 on both sides of the Continental Divide.

    Montana State's Brent Vigen, Hunter Parsons, Julius Davis & Adam Jones post SDSU loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 22:22


    No. 2 South Dakota State made a 4th down stop in double overtime to secure a 30-24 win over No. 3 Montana State in Bozeman on September 6, 2025. A record-setting crowd watched Montana State's first regular-season home loss since 2019. MSU head coach Brent Vigen, DE Hunter Parsons, RBs Julius Davis & Adam Jones addressed the media after falling to 0-2.

    Tuesdays with Tootell on Montanans in the NFL, MSU vs SDSU, Griz finally begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 65:50


    Award-winning broadcaster Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez weekly to talk Griz, Bobcats and Big Sky Conference sports. This week, we talk about former Big Sky players in the NFL, Montana State's nationally elite home opener and the Griz getting 2025 underway.

    Akem's Analysis - Big Sky Week 2 preview, SDSU at Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 55:13


    In this Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem looks forward to some of the Week 2 matchups happening in the Big Sky Conference. Once again, the game of the week in FCS football involves a Big Sky team. Montana State and SDSU face off after both squads lost major talent, but are still in the conversation as top teams in the country. Montana will get their first chance to hit the field for 2025 after their Week 1 "bye". 0:00 - Intro 2:54 - Montana vs Central Washington Preview 15:57 - Montana State vs SDSU Preview 24:45 - NAU vs Utah Tech Preview 29:48 - Sac State vs Nevada Preview 36:48 - Idaho vs St. Thomas Preview 43:32 - Idaho State QB Out For At Least A Month 46:37 - Final Thoughts 47:47 - End

    Across the sidelines - multimedia journalist Tanner Castora on South Dakota State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 32:17


    Tanner Castora is a freelance journalist covering South Dakota State with a variety of mediums.He's also the author of "Stig and the Rise of South Dakota State Football", a biography about former SDSU head coach John Stieglemeier.Castora joined Colter Nuanez on the Big Sky Breakdown to discuss SDSU's game at No. 3 Montana State on Saturday

    Vandals Weekly - LB Isiah King & head coach Thomas Ford Jr. on Wazzu near-miss, St. Thomas home opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 21:07


    Talkin' Schmidt - Andrew Schmidt and Colter Nuanez preview Montana's first game of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 54:04


    Former Griz RB and NFL Agent Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to preview Montana's season opener.

    Montana State Minute - Bobcat linebacker Cole Taylor stands out against Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 8:47


    Montana State inside linebacker Neil Daily suffered an injury that knocked him out of MSU's 59-13 loss to Oregon.Cole Taylor, a sophomore from Great Falls who was a QB at CMR High, stepped in and performed well. Taylor joined Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports & ESPN MT to break down his standout performance.

    Ridin' with Rider - Mike Rider on Montana State's loss at Oregon, previewing South Dakota State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 27:42


    Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana State's Week 1 loss at Oregon and preview the FCS game of the week between MSU and South Dakota State.

    ESPN Roundtable - Jordan Tripp on transitioning to broadcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 34:41


    Former Montana Griz linebacker Jordan Tripp, who was an NFL draft pick out of UM, is now the color commentator for Griz football games on Scripps Sports broadcasts this fall. He joined Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to talk about all things Griz, broadcasting and more.

    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck on season opener against Central Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 10:31


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck will open his 14th season leading his alma mater in Missoula on Saturday evening against Central Washington of the Division II Lone Star Conference. 

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, pre-South Dakota State press conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 47:01


    Montana State 5th-year head coach Brent Vigen hosted his weekly press conference on Monday to help preview his team's home opener against No. 2 South Dakota State. The Bobcats lost 59-13 to No. 7 Oregon. The Jackrabbits beat Sacramento State 20-3. 

    Montana State's Brent Vigen, Taco Dowler, Alec Eckert following 59-13 loss at Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 20:58


    Montana State opened the 2025 season with a 59-13 loss to No. 7 Oregon.The 46 points is the largest margin of defeat suffered by the Bobcats since a 69-10 loss at Kansas State in 2008.Following the loss, MSU head coach Brent Vigen along with junior WR Taco Dowler & DT Alec Eckert addressed the media. 

    Ridin' with Rider - previewing 2025 season and Oregon opener with Michael Rider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 32:29


    Former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider is back for another season breaking down all things Bobcat football with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports. Montana State opens its 2025 season in Eugene against the No. 7 Oregon Ducks on Saturday. The Bobcats went 15-1 but lost their final game of 2024 in the FCS national title game, falling 35-32 to North Dakota State.

    Akem's Analysis - Week 1 preview including Montana State at Oregon, Sac State at SDSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 75:34


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem breaks down all of the biggest games happening in the Big Sky Conference this week. A few of the teams out of the Big Sky played in Week 0, but now we get to see more of the conference live in action. The biggest game of the weekend is Sacramento State vs South Dakota State. It could have big playoff ramifications later in the season. Montana State will play this week as well. Although it's the Oregon Ducks, it will be our first time seeing the Bobcats in the post-Tommy Mellott era. 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Montana State vs Oregon Preview15:18 - Sac State vs South Dakota State Preview29:27 - Eastern Washington vs Incarnate Word Preview37:54 - UC Davis vs Utah Tech Preview45:39 - Idaho State vs Southern Utah Preview53:12 - Idaho vs Washington State Preview1:00:47 - Economic Impact of Montana Football1:05:02 - Final Thoughts

    Veteran Oregon beat writer Tyson Alger previews Ducks vs Montana State season opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 35:19


    Tyson Alger has been covering the Oregon Ducks for more than a decade with stops at the Oregonian, The Athletic & the I-5 Corridor. He now covers Oregon football for Lookout Eugene-Springfield. No. 7 Oregon opens with Montana State on Saturday in Eugene. Tyson joined Colter Nuanez to preview the Ducks' season.

    Colter Nuanez on KSKY Country 106.9 FM in Bozeman to preview Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:52


    KSKY 106.9 is your home for the Best Local Coverage of Bobcat Football—Colter Nuanez is back for his14th season covering MSU football for KSKY country, your Home for the Best Local Coverage of Bobcat Football. KSKY 106.9 FM in Bozeman.

    Vandals Weekly - Captain QB Joshua Wood & first-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 35:43


    Idaho sophomore captain quarterback Joshua Wood and first-year Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. (13:21) joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Vandal football on the debut episode for the 2025 season of "Vandals Weekly" presented by Array Real Estate.

    Akem's Analysis - Week 0 impressions, revisiting the preseason polls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 70:55


    In this Week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem goes through all the games from Week 0 and give his assessment on what we saw! The good, the bad, and the ugly. 0:00 - Intro 2:03 - 8 UC Davis vs 11 Mercer Reaction 4:04 - Idaho State vs UNLV Reaction 25:21 - 5 Incarnate Word vs Nicholls Reaction 41:02 - Big Sky vs MVFC In Allegiant Stadium (2027 & 2029) 45:10 - Should Preseason Polls Be Finished? 1:00:48 - Final Thoughts 1:03:28 - End

    Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson on winning starting job, opening at Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 18:41


    Montana State named Justin Lamson as its starting quarterback on Monday. MSU opens its 2025 season at No. 7 Oregon on Saturday afternoon. Lamson is a senior who transferred to MSU from Stanford. He's been on campus since after. Lamson addressed the media on Monday.

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Week 1 matchup at No. 7 Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 38:01


    Montana State opens its 2025 football campaign at No. 7 Oregon in Eugene on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats are coming off a 15-1 season that ended with a 35-32 loss to North Dakota State in the FCS national title game. MSU fifth-year head coach Brent Vigen hosted his first press conference of the season on Monday.

    Big Sky Conference season previews - Grace Lawrence, KBZK & Scripps Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 34:22


    Grace Lawrence is the sideline reporter for all Montana State and Big Sky Conference football games for KBZK TV of Bozeman and Scripps Sports. She also is a co-host of the Bobcat Insider TV show and a reporter for KBZK in Bozeman. Each week, she will join Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to share some of the tidbits from her reporting that doesn't make the TV broadcasts.

    Big Sky Conference season previews - Kyle Hansen, KPAX & Scripps Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 43:18


    Kyle Hansen is the man on the Griz football sidelines during television broadcasts. He also covers Big Sky Conference football for Scripps Sports. Each week throughout the season, Kyle will join Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to go through the story lines that don't make the TV broadcast. The conversation continues with the exploration of the difference in roster construction strategies at UM and MSU.

    Tuesdays with Tootell - Ryan Tootell talks broad preseason narratives for Griz & Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 42:41


    Ryan Tootell returns to the studio to break down the biggest, broadest narratives for the Griz and the Bobcats entering the 2025 football season. Tootell and Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports lead with Junior Bergen & Tommy Mellott's NFL prospects. The conversation continues with the exploration of the difference in roster construction strategies at UM and MSU.

    Akem's Analysis - Week 0, ranked Big Sky matchups, Efton Chism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 71:45


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, we talked about the upcoming games in the Big Sky as well as the rest of the FCS. UC Davis vs Mercer is the biggest game of the weekend, and it will tell us a lot about what to expect from UC Davis this season. The FCS Stats Perform Preseason poll gives us an idea of how many ranked opponents each Big Sky team will be playing. What does that look like this season? Ace Sauerwein talked about his top 9 Montana football players of the last 9 years on The Daily Drive. Are there any players missing? 0:00 - Intro 4:09 - Week 0 Preview: UC Davis/Mercer, ISU/UNLV, TSU/PSU, UIW/Nicholls 22:29 - Coach Hauck Comments On The State of CFB 28:05 - The Top 9 Players of the Last 9 Seasons? 34:22 - Ranked Big Sky Matchups For 2025 42:49 - Causeway Classic Going Away? 46:10 - 7 Teams Most Likely To Win 1st FCS Title 50:06 - SP+ Rankings Compared to The FCS Stats Perform 1:01:15 - Efton Chism III BALLING For The Patriots 1:02:49 - Final Thoughts 1:05:55 - End 

    Former Montana State QB Tommy Mellott following second NFL preseason game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 14:46


    Former Griz Junior Bergen after NFL preseason game against Las Vegas Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 6:16


    Former Montana Grizzly All-American Junior Bergen was a 7th round draft pick by the San Fransisco 49ers last spring.The wide receiver and punt returner is cutting his teeth trying to make the roster for San Fran. Saturday, Bergen had 3 kick returns for 63 yards, a punt return for 1 yard and one catch for one yard in a 22-19 San Fran victory. 

    Montana State fall camp 2025 - Austin Parr of SWX Montana breaks down Bobcats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:13


    Montana State is coming off a 15-1 season that included its second Big Sky Conference championship in 3 seasons and its 2nd national title game loss since 2021. MSU is picked to win the league once again despite losing a star-studded senior class. Austin Parr of SWX Montana Television joins Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to break down all things Bobcats so far in this fall camp.

    "Griz by the Numbers" with Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 71:41


    The University of Montana opened fall camp on Wednesday before taking the field for the first time on August 9, 2025.The Griz are preseason No. 7 coming off a 9-5 campaign in 2024 and a Big Sky Conference title in 2023, the first for the program since 2011.Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez do a "Griz by the Numbers" after getting their first look at Montana for fall camp 2025. 

    Big Sky Kickoff - Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins with Samuel Akem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 17:57


    The Big Sky Conference hosted its annual media conference Big Sky Kickoff on July 22, 2025 in Spokane, Washington.Each of the 12 Big Sky members brought their head football coach and a standout from each their offense and defense.Cody Hawkins enters his third season as Idaho State's head coach. He helped ISU win five games last season and hopes to take another step in 2025. He chatted with Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports. 

    "Talkin' Schmidt" - Andrew Schmidt & Colter Nuanez on Griz 2025 season narratives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 44:43


    This is the debut episode of a new "spinoff" podcast featuring former Griz RB and NFL agent Andrew Schmidt along with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports. Andrew & Colter break down the narratives around Griz football entering the 2025 season. UM is coming off a 9-5 season that ended in the second round of the playoffs. The Griz brought in 28 transfers and 18 freshmen to the current roster.

    Akem's Analysis - Griz impressions, preseason polls, extended seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 66:17


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem gives his thoughts about Montana's first day of Fall Camp. Stats Perform has released its annual preseason poll. Week 0 has been the topic of discussion in a lot of FCS conversations with the transition to a 12-game schedule; more teams will now be starting their seasons in Week 0. What does that mean for the coverage of FCS football? The ramifications of an all-FCS Week 0 could be great for the landscape of FCS football.0:00 - Intro4:08 - Reaction To Montana's First Day Of Fall Camp 24:49 - 2025 Stats Perform Top-25 Preseason Poll 34:36 - Week 0 Becoming “FCS Week” For CFB 45:29 - Kent Haslam Message To UM Fans 48:13 - How Far Would An FCS All-Pro Team Go? 51:02 - What Is The Avg. O-Line/D-Line Size of National Champs? 55:39 - What Is SDSU's Most Likely Record After Week 2? 58:52 - Ivy League Announces Their 2025 Preseason Poll 1:04:25 - Final Thoughts 1:06:12 - End

    Montana Griz fall camp 2025 - QB Luke Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 7:35


    Montana redshirt freshman QB Luke Flowers addressed the media following the Grizzlies' first fall camp practice for 2025. 

    Montana Griz fall camp 2025 - Senior QB Jake Jense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 10:12


    Montana senior quarterback Jake Jensen joined the team in the off-season as a transfer from USC. He's expected to compete for UM's starting job under center. 

    Montana Griz fall camp 2025 - QB Keali'i Ah Yat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 8:45


    Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat made six starts as a redshirt freshman last season. He is in the mix to start this fall for the Griz. 

    Montana Griz fall camp - head coach Bobby Hauck before practice No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 15:27


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media ahead of his team's first practice of its 2025 fall camp on August 9, 2025. 

    Montana State media day 2025 - Junior WR/PR Taco Dowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 9:11


    Montana State junior Taco Dowler set an MSU single-season record for punt return yardage in a season as a sophomore last fall. 

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