Big Sky Breakdown

Montana defensive line coach Jaylen Johnson breaks down his unit's early-season strong play, gives credence to his coaching influences and helps preview UM's game at Oregon State, where Johnson competed as a player and coach during his time at Washington. Griz senior running back Dylan Paine talks about his journey from Washington State to Montana and what it's like to play in Corvallis as the Griz head to OSU.

Brooks & Colter Nuanez tell stories from their recent trip to Reno, Nevada while also analyzing where Montana State stands among football programs in the Western United States. The brothers also break down the Montana Grizzlies' offense, what's gone well, what needs to improve as UM heads to Oregon State this weekend.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez for this weekly one-on-one interview to recap MSU's 20-7 win over Nevada and preview the Bobcats' home game against Central Connecticut State of the Northeast Conference. 

Central Connecticut State joined Tootell & Nuanez of ESPN Montana to talk about the Blue Devils upcoming trip to Bozeman to take on No. 1 Montana State. 

Former Montana State player, coach & analyst Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the shrinking gap between the FCS & the FBS through the lens of Montana State's 20-7 win over Nevada last week.

Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. + Skyline analysts Sammy Akem & Jerek Wolcott talk about the good and bad of Idaho's 0-3 start and Saturday's matchup with Abilene Christian (0-3) in Moscow

Montana State safety JJ Dolan has bounced back from a broken leg suffered last year against the Griz in Missoula to be a standout player in the Bobcat secondary so far this season. He joined Colter Nuanez following Monday's practice. 

Andrew Schmidt has finally found his pessimism after an uninspiring (his words) performance by the Griz in a 35-14 win over Utah Tech last weekend in Missoula with Oregon State looming.

The FCS Herd with Sam Herder of Sam Herder Sports returns for another week talking biggest surprises and disappointments, FCS wins over FBS teams and prospects for Montana as the Griz head to Oregon State.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Washington-Grizzly Stadium's early-season struggles, Idaho's early-season struggles, Montana State's unflappable confidence and Montana's prospects at Oregon State this weekend.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, wide receiver Brooks Davis and defensive back Brock Beaner helped preview UM's matchup at Oregon State in their weekly press conference.

No. 1 Montana State has now won 17 games in a row after a 20-7 triumph over Nevada of the Moutain West on Saturday night in Reno, Nevada. MSU returns to Bozeman for its second home game of the season against Central Connecticut State of the Northeast Conference. Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media in his weekly press conference on Monday afternoon in Bozeman.

Jeff Choate, the head coach of Nevada who had the same role at Montana State 2016-2020, addressed the media following the Wolf Pack's 20-7 loss to MSU on Saturday in Reno, Nevada.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, senior quarterback Justin Lamson & sophomore defensive back Tim Thomas II addressed the media following MSU's 20-7 win over FBS Nevada, the second FBS win under Vigen's tutelage and Vigen's 63rd win in 75 games overall.

Montana moved to 3-0 with a 35-14 win over Utah Tech (0-3) on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Eli Gillman scored three touchdowns to help him tie the Big Sky career record and move into 2nd in league history in total TDsFollowing the Utah Tech win, Griz head coach Bobby Kennedy along with QB Keali'i Ah Yat and LB Tanner Williams addressed the media  Montana plays at Oregon State (0-2) next Saturday in Corvallis, Oregon. 

Skyline & Scripps Sports analyst Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Montana's emerging defensive rotations, fixing penalties, Eli Gillman's greatness and Utah Tech coming to town.

Former Montana State player, coach & analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's deep safety group, the evolution of the TE position in college football, Caden Dowler plyaing on special teams and the Bobcats taking on former head coach Jeff Choate's Nevada Wolf Pack. 

Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's 51-24 win over Butler, the diversification of the Bobcat offense, NIL hypotheticals and Jeff Choate's current rebuild at Nevada.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for a wide-ranging conversation about Montana's improved offensive line, how to address penalties & discipline, Eli Gillman's greatness, former Montana State head coach Jeff Choate taking shots at the Griz with the Bobcats coming to Reno and Schmidt's video game obsession.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., junior wide receiver Tony Harste + Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem & Jerek Wolcott to discuss Idaho's 66-14 loss to Utah and preview UI's first home game against Lamar on Saturday.

Montana junior wide receiver Brooks Davis joined Colter Nuanez to talk abut his first touchdown of the season. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joined Colter Nuanez to talk about this week's matchup against Nevada. 

Justin Eklund joined Colter Nuanez to talk about his path from Rocklin, California to San Jose State to Bowling Green to Montana. 

Mike Stefansson, a former Billings, Montana television sports reporter who now works as the sports director for Nevada Sports Net in Reno covering University of Nevada sports, joins Colter Nuanez to break down Wolf Pack football under the direction of Jeff Choate as UNR hosts Montana State, Choate's former school on Saturday in Reno.

Brooks & Colter Nuanez break down the second game week of the season for Montana and Montana State plus preview MSU's matchup against Nevada and former head coach Jeff Choate in Reno this weekend.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for a part radio, part podcast hit that includes reporting on all the players who transferred from Montana or Montana State to the FBS and how they are doing, Eli Gillman's record-setting greatness, Idaho State's FBS win and much more.

Nevada head coach Jeff Choate is in his third year leading the Wolfpack. UNR is coming off a 49-14 win over Western Kentucky. The Wolfpack host FCS No. 1 Montana State on Saturday. Choate coached at MSU from 2016 until 2020.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, safety Kade Boyd and wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz addressed the media coming out of a 45-10 win over Drake and heading into Saturday's matchup with Utah Tech in Missoula. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media coming off a 51-24 win over Butler heading into Saturday's matchup at Nevada (1-0) in Reno on Saturday. 

Montana State senior captain Taco Dowler and senior defensive tackle Zack Black hosted a press conference to talk about MSU's upcoming game at Nevada of the Mountain West on Saturday in Reno. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, wide receiver/kick returner Jabez Woods (13:08) and senior captain defensive end Zac Crews (19:15) addressed the media following MSU's 51-24 win over Butler in its home opener for the 2026 season. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior running back Eli Gillman and senior defensive end Tyler King along with Drake head coach Matt Walker following UM's 45-10 win on Saturday. 

Montana State Defensive line coach Nicholas Jean-Baptiste talks Zac Crews, Dom Salono, and the rest of his unit following MSU's 54-0 win at Utah Tech.

Former Montana State player & coach Michael Rider breaks down MSU's season-opening 54-0 win over Utah Tech to begin its national championship defense.

Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman J.P. Flynn has plenty to say about Carter Dahlke, Montana State's run game and a 54-0 win to begin MSU's national championship defense over Utah Tech last weekend in St. George, Utah.

Former Griz running back Andrew Schmidt gives his thoughts on Montana's 28-21 win over Southern Utah, including his three top players.

With Idaho on the road for a Thursday game at the University of Utah, UI head coach Thomas Ford Jr. and Vandals players were not available, but they will return next week.Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem & Jerek Wolcott (former Idaho athletic administrator) join Colter Nuanez to break down Idaho's season-opening 38-34 loss at Cal Poly.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to break down the downfalls of the Pioneer Football League, FCS players who made and did not make NFL teams, Week 0 standout performances, Montana State's shutout win at Utah Tech and Montana escaping against Southern Utah.

Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to break down Big Sky Conference NFL hopefuls that made and did not make rosters, Week 0 in the Big Sky and Montana's 28-21 win over Southern Utah

Brooks Nuanez swings by to talk Week 0, a competitive opening weekend of conference play, Montana State's dominance of Utah Tech and Montana finding a way against Southern Utah. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media to recap his team's 54-0 win at Utah Tech and preview its home opener against Butler on Saturday night at Bobcat Stadium. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy along with offensive lineman Dyllan Drummond and safety Braeden Orlandi addressed the media recapping UM's 28-21 win over Southern Utah and previewing Saturday's game against Drake. 

Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald along with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Griz wide receiver Lekeldrick Bridges & UM defensive tackle Jake Mason addressed the media following UM's 28-21 win over SUU in the season & Big Sky Conference opener for both teams. 

Courtesy of Montana State sports information, hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, stud receiver Dane Steel and linebacker Xavier Ahrens.

Brandon Sullivan was on the field for Montana State's season-opening losses at Oregon and to South Dakota State. He was also with Skyline for the Brawl and the Super Brawl, plus the FCS title game in Nashville. Sullivan, who covered a collection of Montana State's best players during their high school careers in Billings, joined Colter Nuanez earlier this week to share memories of MSU's 2026 run to its first national title in 41 years.

Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson and defensive coordinator Ray Clark joined Colter Nuanez to preview No. 1 Montana State at the Trailblazers on Saturday evening in St. George.

Southern Utah head coach DeLane Fitzgerald and SUU defensive coordinator talk about the challenges of facing No. 2 Montana in Missoula on Saturday night.

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the closure of Hero Sports, the top games in the FCS to open the season, what to watch around the Big Sky Conference and more.

Jordan Tripp, a lead analyst for Scripps Sports and contributing analyst at Skyline Sports, joins Colter Nuanez to talk NFL story lines, Big Sky Conference contenders and analysis of the dawning of a new era for the Montana Grizzlies as Bobby Kennedy makes his head coaching debut on Saturday evening as UM hosts Southern Utah.

Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down al the story lines from across the FCS, including true national championship contenders, the Big Sky games of the week and a preview of Southern Utah at Montana on Saturday in Missoula.