Big Sky Breakdown

Follow Big Sky Breakdown
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Breaking down Big Sky Conference athletics including football, basketball, and spring sports.

CNuanez56


    • Dec 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 980 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Big Sky Breakdown with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Big Sky Breakdown

    Montana State LB Bryce Grebe + head coach Brent Vigen & WR Taco Dowler following win over Grizzlies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 36:51


    No. 2 Montana State linebacker Bryce Grebe leads a press conference before MSU head coach Brent Vigen and wide receiver Taco Dowler following MSU's 48-23 win over No. 3 Montana on Saturday afternoon in Bozeman. 

    Montana's Bobby Hauck, senior safety TJ Rausch, senior wide receiver Michael Wortham after playoff loss to Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 17:20


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain safety TJ Rausch and senior wide receiver Michael Wortham addressed the media following Saturday's 48-23 loss to Montana State in the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs. 

    Ridin' with Rider - similarities and differences in the rivalry rematch - who can take advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 36:29


    Former Bobcat player and coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down all the ins and outs of a rivalry rematch with a bid to the national championship game on the line between No. 3 Montana and No. 2 Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon. 

    Montana State junior captain Caden Dowler on rivalry rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 17:19


    Montana State junior captain Caden Dowler, the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about this week's rivalry game rematch against Montana on Saturday in Bozeman. 

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: BRAWL OF THE WILD 2.0 PREVIEW (BIGGEST MATCHUPS, NUMBERS COMPARISON, & MORE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 34:01


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, I preview Montana vs Montana State in their second mathcup in the same season. This is a first for these programs in the playoffs, and it has all the makings of a classic. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

    Jordan Tripp on Nuanez Now about the Rivalry 2.0 against Griz & Cats in Bozeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 45:55


    On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Griz legend, NFL player, and current Scripps Sports color commentator for the Grizzlies, Jordan Tripp, for the weekly ESPN Roundtable.The conversation continues with an in-depth breakdown of the “Super Brawl” between Montana and Montana State, marking the first-ever postseason meeting between the two rivals in a historic series that dates back to 1897. With a trip to the FCS National Championship on the line, Colter and Tripp dive into the key matchups, storylines, and what makes this game one of the biggest moments in Montana sports history. 

    Voice of the Bobcats Keaton Gillogly on MSU rematch with Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 12:48


    The voice of the Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 FM ESPN Radio & SWX Montana Television to preview MSU's semifinal game against Montana in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon. 

    Former Montana State All-American JP Flynn rivalry rematch in Bozeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 35:51


    Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn, a new contributing analyst to Skyline Sports, joins Colter Nuanez for a preview of the second matchup between MSU and Montana in the last month after the Bobcats won in Missoula 31-28. 

    Montana State radio color commentator Leo Davis on rivalry rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 30:10


    Leo Davis, a former Montana State offensive lineman and the color commentator for the Bobcat radio broadcasts, breaks down what Montana State needs to replicate and what the 'Cats have to fix in a rematch against archrival Montana in Bozeman on Saturday.

    Talkin' Schmidt - Can Montana right their wrongs in Bozeman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 74:48


    Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to break down what Montana's chance at redemption against Montana State might look like on Saturday in Bozeman and what it can do for the Griz season after UM lost to MSU at home on November 22. 

    Tuesdays with Tootell - which head coach has the most to gain, most to lose in Montana at Montana State?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 60:33


    Former Montana Radio Broadcaster of the Year Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 FM ESPN MT to break down the matchups that will go similarly and differently in Saturday's Cat-Griz game, a debate on which coach has the most in the line, and a look at the stars for each team and how they might perform in Saturday's FCS Playoffs semifinal. 

    Montana State Minute - MSU sophomore captain Adam Jones on Griz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 17:04


    Montana State sophomore captain Adam Jones joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 FM ESPN MT to discuss the upcoming rivalry showdown between No. 2 MSU and No. 3 Montana in Bozeman, MT on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. 

    Montana State beat writer Tom Stuber on Brawl 2.0 in Bozeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 37:02


    Montana State beat writer Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the ramifications and the potential fall out from the rival game between Montana and Montana State in the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday in Bozeman, MT. 

    Brooks & Colter Nuanez compare and contrast Brawl 1.0 and Brawl 2.0 between Cats & Griz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 63:53


    Brooks & Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports compare and contrast all the dynamics between Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula and the upcoming matchup between the 'Cats & Griz in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon.

    Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez give key narratives for Montana-Montana State rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 52:45


    Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez break down the key matchups and narratives leading up to the 125th matchup between Montana and Montana State in Bozeman, MT on Saturday afternoon.

    Colter Nuanez with Dave Wooten of 106.9 FM KSKY Country in Bozeman on Rivalry 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 25:42


    Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports joins Dave Wooten on 106.9 FM KSKY Country in Bozeman for his weekly hit previewing the 125th Brawl of the Wild between No. 3 Montana and host No. 2 Montana State in Bozeman. 

    Montana press conference - Bobby Hauck, Dillon Botner, Tanner Huff on Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 21:24


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with seniors offensive lineman Dillon Botner and safety Tanner Huff addressed the media ahead of Saturday's FCS semifinal playoff game in Bozeman against No. 2 Montana State. MSU won 31-28 in Missoula on November 22. 

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on playoff rematch with Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 37:49


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's rematch with Montana on Saturday in Bozeman. The Bobcats won 31-28 in Missoula on November 22. This week's matchup will determine who goes to the national title game for the FCS Playoffs. 

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: RECAPPING MONTANA'S VICTORY OVER SOUTH DAKOTA WITH KEENAN CURRAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 50:19


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Keenan and I recap Montana's second 50-point victory in as many weeks as they turn their sights towards a familiar foe in the Montana State Bobcats, with a chance to go to Nashville on the line. We give our thoughts on the Griz, then we look ahead towards the colossal matchup. Stay tuned for the whole episode. SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: FCS QUARTERFINALS REACTION (MONTANA STATE/SFA, UC DAVIS/ISU, TSU/NOVA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 56:56


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, I recap every game from the Quarterfinal round of the FCS Playoffs. Two upsets took place, and one colossal game between Montana and Montana State has been set up. At the end of the video, I ask some questions about the upcoming semifinal matchups. Stay tuned for the entire episode. SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro2:47 - Montana State/SFA Recap18:15 - Villanova/Tarleton State Recap34:28 - Illinois State/UC Davis Recap45:50 - Important Questions About Semifinals55:24 - Final Thoughts56:51 - End 

    Montana post-game press conference - Hauck, Wortham and Otlewski on South Dakota win

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 21:36


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior wide receiver Michael Wortham and sophomore outside linebacker Caleb Otlewski following UM's 52-22 win over South Dakota to advance to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs for the 12th time in school history, including the second time in the last three seasons. 

    South Dakota post-game press conference - Bouman, Newsom & Johansen on loss ot Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 20:11


    South Dakota senior quarterback Aidan Bouman & senior defensive tackle Mo Newsom along with head coach Travis Johansen addressed the media following Montana's 52-22 win over USD in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. South Dakota's season ends with a 10-5 record. 

    PRESS CONFERENCE - Montana State blow past Stephen F. Austin, into semifinals of FCS Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 28:24


    Montana State punted just once and rode big plays all night to a 44-28 win over Stephen F. Austin Friday night in Bozeman. The No. 2 Bobcats advance to the semis of the FCS Playoffs for the fifth time since 2019. MSU awaits the winner of No. 3 Montana and No. 11 South Dakota in Missoula Saturday. MSU head coach Brent Vigen, senior defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV and quarterback Justin Lamson along with SFA head coach Colby Carthel, quarterback Sam Vidlak and DT Ky Moore addressed the media following the game. Audio recorded by Blake Hempstead, Skyline Sports.

    Jordan Tripp on the surging Griz defense and the momentum Montana takes into FCS quarterfinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 53:11


    Former Montana linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the return of Keon Loud, the accelerated performance of Solomon Tuliapupu and the Griz defense morphing into an elite unit + we preview the quarterfinal game against South Dakota in Missoula on Saturday afternoon.

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: FCS QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW (MONTANA/USD, MONTANA STATE/SFA, UC DAVIS/ISU, TSU/NOVA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:39


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look into all 4 of the FCS Quarterfinal matchups and give my thoughts about all of them. After this weekend, there will only be 4 teams left standing in the #FCSPlayoffs, hear what I think about all the matchups.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro3:17 - Montana/South Dakota Preview16:39 - Montana State/SFA Preview27:26 - UC Davis/Illinois State Preview38:08 - Tarleton State/Villanova Preview49:42 - Final Thoughts51:45 - End

    FCS Playoffs Illinois State head coach Brock Spack on quarterfinal matchup with UC Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 20:33


    Illinois State 16th-year head coach Brock Spack on his team's 29-28 win over No. 1 North Dakota State and Saturday's quarterfinal matchup at NO. 8 UC Davis. 

    Stephen F. Austin head coach Colby Carthel on FCS Playoff game at Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 26:49


    Stephen F. Austin head football coach Colby Carthel joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to talk about SFA's quarterfinal FCS Playoff game at No. 2 Montana State on Saturday. 

    Stephen F. Austin & former Griz quarterback Sam Vidlak on FCS playoffs matchup with Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 20:11


    Sam Vidlak, who played at Montana before transferring to Stephen F. Austin, leads the Lumberjacks into the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs Friday night in Bozeman against No. 2 Montana State.

    Griz Star of the Week - Montana senior WR Drew Deck on his career + playoffs vs South Dakota

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 17:19


    Montana senior wide receiver Drew Deck joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN radio in Missoula to talk about his career and preview UM's FCS Playoff matchup against South Dakota.

    Colter Nuanez on 106.9 FM KSKY Country with Dave Wooten, "Blue & Gold Thursdays"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 26:56


    Colter Nuanez joins Dave Wooten on the 106.9 FM KSKY Country "Blue & Gold Thursdays" to talk about the Julius Davis dust-up with Brent Vigen and preview Friday night's FCS Playoffs game between Montana State and Stephen F. Austin in the quarterfinals. 

    Montana State Minute - freshman Wide receiver Dane Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 14:56


    Montana State wide receiver Dane Steel joined Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about his breakout freshman season and help preview MSU's FCS Playoff matchup against Stephen F. Austin in Bozeman on Friday night. 

    South Dakota press conference - head coach Travis Johansen on No. 3 Montana in FCS Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 23:10


    South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen addressed the media ahead of his team's FCS Quarterfinal matchup against No. 3 Montana in Missoula.

    Talkin' Schmidt - Dissecting Montana's most complete performance of the season to move into Elite 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 44:50


    Former Montana running back Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about message boards, disagreements and the things UM showed in a 50-29 win over South Dakota State that helps make the Griz a true national title contender.

    UC Davis head coach Tim Plough on quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 28:07


    UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Aggie football, including UCD's 47-26 win over Rhode Island and the quarterfinal matchup between Illinois State & the Aggies in Davis on Saturday.

    Tuesdays with Tootell - Musings from a Saturday in the zoo + ever-changing dynamics of CFB

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 88:55


    Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Griz FCS Playoffs win + if Montana and Montana State actually have a stronger chance to keep stud players than other non-FBS schools.

    Ridin' with Rider - Arguments on football teams, 'Cats into the quarterfinals again

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 30:28


    Former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider analyze the Brent Vigen-Julius Davis dust up, Yale's defensive game plan, finals week, MSU's quarterfinal matchup against Stephen F. Austin & more.

    Montana Griz press conference - Hauck, Detrick, Rocker Jr. on South Dakota, FCS playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 25:28


    Montana posted a 50-29 win over South Dakota State on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the 15th time in program history. UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior DE Kellen Detrick and senior RB Stevie Rocker Jr., addressed the media ahead of the Elite 8 game against South Dakota State.

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Stephen F. Austin quarterfinal matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 38:59


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen wraps up his team's 21-13 win over Yale and previews No. 2MSU's quarterfinal matchup against No. 7 Stephen F. Austin on Friday night in Bozeman, MT. 

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: MONTANA VS SDSU 2ND RD FCS PLAYOFF RECAP FEAT. KEENAN CURRAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 51:58


    In this week's Akems Analysis, Keenan and I recap a wild 2nd Rd Montana playoff victory over South Dakota State. We get into the highs and some of the lows we saw on Saturday. Stay tuned for the whole episode.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: 2ND ROUND FCS PLAYOFFS REACTION (MONTANA STATE/YALE, NDSU/ILLINOIS STATE, & MORE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 65:25


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, I recap all the FCS Playoff games from the 2nd round (outside of Montana vs SDSU; you can see that in the other recap). There were some wild games in the 2nd round, and one that is historic. Stay tuned for the entire episode this week.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro2:01 - Montana State/Yale Recap13:38 - NDSU/Illinois State Recap21:28 - UC Davis/Rhode Island Recap28:32 - South Dakota/Mercer Recap35:12 - SFA/ACU Recap41:08 - Tarleton State/North Dakota Recap47:51 - Villanova/Lehigh Recap54:39 - Final Thoughts 56:30 - End  

    Montana's Hauck, Tuliapupu & Deck South Dakota State's Jackson, Green & Mason following Griz FCS Playoff win

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 29:05


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain linebacker Solomon Tuliapupu and wide receiver Drew Deck + South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson, defensive tackle Logan Green and quarterback Chase Mason addressed the media following UM's 50-29 win over SDSU in Missoula in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. 

    Montana State's Brent Vigen, Paul Brott & Adam Jones + Yale after MSU's Playoff win

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 24:18


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen along with captains senior DT Paul Brott & sophomore RB Adam Jones + representatives from the Yale Bulldogs addressed the media following MSU's 21-13 win in the second round of the FCS playoffs. 

    Former Bobcat All-American JP Flynn Brawl impressions + Montana State's playoff draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 35:59


    Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Bobcat football, including MSU's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula and the upcoming potential playoff run for the Bobcats. 

    Jordan Tripp Brawl reactions, Griz FCS playoff draw with South Dakota State coming to Missoula

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 33:53


    Former Griz All-American and NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about his impressions of Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula plus key matchups as the Griz get ready for the FCS Playoffs with a second round matchup against No. 14 South Dakota State. 

    AKEM'S ANALYSIS: 2ND ROUND FCS PLAYOFFS (MONTANA/SDSU, MONTANA STATE/YALE, UC DAVIS/URI, & MORE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 57:36


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm previewing all the 2nd round FCS Playoff matchups. There are a lot of interesting games, for a lot of reasons. Only 8 teams will remain after this weekend. Find out what I think about all the matchups.

    Griz Star of the Week - Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year Eli Gillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 17:04


    Montana running back Eli Gillman joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about winning Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year and UM's second-round playoff matchup against South Dakota State this week. 

    Montana State Minute - Bobcat sophomore captain running back Adam Jones on Yale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 10:36


    Montana State sophomore running back Adam Jones joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on ESPN MT to discuss MSU's Big Sky Conference championship and its second round FCS Playoffs matchup against Yale on Saturday in Missoula. 

    Montana State running backs coach Josh Firm on Julius Davis, Adam Jones and Yale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 20:52


    Montana State running backs coach Josh Firm joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Julius Davis' senior year, Adam Jones' sophomore year and what he expects in MSU's second round playoff matchup against Yale. 

    ESPN Roundtable - South Dakota State beat reporter Tanner Castora on SDSU's matchup against Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 33:07


    In this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 FM ESPN Montana, Colter Nuanez is joined by Tanner Castora, a journalist and author who covers South Dakota State with multiple mediums as the Jackrabbits make their way to Missoula for the second round of the FCS playoffs to play the No. 3 Montana Grizzlies. 

    UC Davis senior defensive end Jacob Psyk on Rhode Island matchup on ESPN2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 16:21


    UC Davis senior defensive end Jacob Psyk, who is a graduate transfer from Harvard, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Davis's playoff draw with Rhode Island coming to California 

    Talkin' Schmidt - what are the reasons the Griz will and won't make an FCS playoff run

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 61:17


    Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to break down home renovations, Christmas options, Montana's playoff draw + the reasons Montana will and the reasons Montana will not make a run in the FCS Playoffs with No. 14 South Dakota State coming to town on Saturday.

    Claim Big Sky Breakdown

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel