Big Sky Breakdown

FCS national analyst Sam Herder joined Colter Nuanez for an in-depth conversation about some of the storylines coming out of the Missouri Valley, including South Dakota State winning without QB Chase Mason and Youngstown State "upsetting" South Dakota. Sam & Colter also talk about Montana's statement-making 62-22 win over No. 10 UC Davis and Montana State earning a 28-14 win over Northern Arizona despite a glut of injuries to key All-American players.

What was the bigger & more important win between Montana's 62-22 drubbing of UC Davis and Montana State's 28-14 win over Northern Arizona despite four All-Americans being on the shelf? Brooks & Colter Nuanez discuss that and much more on the latest Big Sky Breakdown podcast

Montana State true freshman wide receiver Carter Dahlke continued his breakout rookie season with seven catches for 117 yards and a 47-yard touchdown in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American wideout/punt returner Taco Dowler on the shelf with a head injury. Dahlke joined Colter Nuanez to talk about his standout rookie year. 

Montana State senior running back Colson Coon rushed for 199 yards on 18 carries in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American captain Adam Jones on the shelf. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about the 19th straight win for the Bobcats. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen recapped MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona and previewed Friday night's trip to take on Idaho (0-4) at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive tackle Austin Buehler & DT Zeke Seumalo on UM's upcoming homecoming game against Northern Colorado. 

No. 1 Montana State won for the 19th time in a row to move to 5-0 with a 28-14 victory over No. 18 Northern Arizona despite multiple captains out. Bobcat starting QB Justin Lamson, WR Taco Dowler & RB Adam Jones, all captains, were not available for Saturday's showdown. Instead, MSU rode Colson Coon's 199 yards rushing and QB Patrick Duchien's 281 total yards to a 28-14 victory to move to 5-0. Video filmed & produced by Colter Nuanez, Skyline Sports. All Rights Reserved.

Former Montana State player & Coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a weekly installment as MSU moved to 4-0 with a 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State. The Bobcats host No. 18 Northern Arizona on Saturday.

Former Montana State offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's first four games of 2026 as the Bobcats re-enter Big Sky Conference play Saturday against No. 18 Northern Arizona

UC Davis gets a major Big Sky Conference test Saturday night when the Aggies host No. 5 Montana in Davis. UC Davis head coach Tim Plough and defensive coordinator Matt Coombs join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup, break down the challenges of facing the Grizzlies and discuss what the Aggies need to do on both sides of the ball against one of the FCS's top-ranked teams. Plough and Coombs also discuss UC Davis' preparation for Montana, the Aggies' defensive approach and the atmosphere surrounding a marquee conference matchup under the lights.

No. 18 Northern Arizona heads to Bozeman for a massive Big Sky Conference showdown against No. 1 Montana State on Saturday night. Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright and offensive coordinator Bryan Larson join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup with the defending FCS national champions, discuss the Lumberjacks' fast start, and break down the challenges of facing Montana State at Bobcat Stadium. The NAU coaching staff also discusses quarterback Ty Pennington, who is set to make his 30th career start, and the Lumberjacks' offensive approach heading into one of the biggest games of the early FCS season.

Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez to preview Montana's matchup at No. 10 UC Davis. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez to discuss MSU's 18th straight win over Central Connecticut State & to preview the homecoming game in Bozeman against No. 18 Northern Arizona.

Andrew Schmidt gives his impressions of Montana after seeing the Griz for the first time in person during Saturday's 52-17 loss to Oregon State in Corvallis. He also breaks down the flaws of the current Griz defense, the next steps for the UM offense to find its flow and counts down his Top 5 rices. 

Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. + Big Sky analyst Samuel Akem break down Idaho's 0-4 start heading into its bye week.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for a deep dive into giving letter grades to the position groups for Montana and Montana State one month into the 2026 football season. 

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez for the first "contenders or pretenders" for the 2026 football season going through most of the top teams in the country. Plus, a dive into No. 5 Montana at No. 10 UC Davis and No. 18 Northern Arizona at No. 1 Montana State in the two Big Sky Conference games of the week.

Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez break down Montana's 52-17 loss to Oregon State and talk about the pivotal nature of UM's game at UC Davis this Saturday. The duo also breaks down Montana State clawing out a 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State to extend its 18-game winning streak.

Montana State defensive end Seth Brock notched two sacks against Central Connecticut State. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about his breakout performance and preview MSU's game against No. 18 Northern Arizona. 

Montana State senior offensive lineman Titan Fleishmann chimes in to talk about MSU's 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State and to preview the Bobcats' Big Sky Conference game against No. 18 Northern Arizona. 

Montana is coming off its first loss of the Bobby Kennedy era after falling 52-17 to Oregon State on Saturday. The No. 5 Griz look to bounce back against No. 10 UC Davis on the road on Saturday. Kennedy, senior tight end Titus Rohrer & senior linebacker Clay Oven addressed the media on Monday September 21, 2026.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen's team is on an 18-game winning streak after outlasting Central Connecticut State 35-30 on Saturday. Now the Bobcats host No. 18 Northern Arizona in Bozeman on Saturday evening on ESPN 2. Vigen hosted his weekly press conference on Monday.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, wide receiver Brooks Davis & senior captain safety Tanner Huff addressed the media following Montana's 52-17 loss to Oregon State on Saturday in Corvallis. 

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.