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

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    Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington on Montana State matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 9:18


    Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the No. 13 Lumberjacks hosting No. 5 Montana State on Saturday. 

    Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke on matchup with Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:36


    Montana is 4-0 for the first time since 2022 and the second time since 2009 entering October. . Jordan Cooke, Idaho State's strong-armed starting QB, joined Colter Nuanez to preview Montana at Idaho State.

    Akem's Analysis - Brock Galvin of Aggie Pride on UC Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 51:22


    "In this Akem's Analysis, I talked with Brock Galvin to not only look at the state of the UC Davis Aggies and where they currently sit. But we also previewed their matchup this week against Cal Poly. It was a great conversation with two former players."

    Akem's Analysis - Voice of Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 40:41


    "In this Akem's Analysis, I talked with Keaton Gillogly, the voice of the Bobcats. We talked about where the Bobcats currently are this season, then we previewed what to expect this week in Flagstaff. He has all the insight to give, since he calls all of the games; we had a great conversation."

    Brooks Nuanez on the most surprising players thus far for Bobcats & Grizzlies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 27:42


    No. 4 Montana and No. 5 Montana State come into October on winning streaks. The Griz have won 4 straight while MSU has won three in a row.UM plays at Idaho State for its first road game of the season. MSU plays at Northern Arizona for its first road game in a month. Brooks Nuanez & Colter Nuanez diagnose the most surprising players for UM & MSU on this week's Big Sky Breakdown. 

    Jordan Tripp on Griz defensive progress, targeting, Idaho & Idaho State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 52:54


    Jordan Tripp, the TV color commentator for Scripps Sports covering Montana football games, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Hunter Peck's progress, the emergence of a second Griz CB, Micah Harper's man-to-man abilities, Peyton Wing's targeting ejection and Montana's upcoming road trip to Idaho State. 

    ESPN Roundtable - Scripps play-by-play man Trey Bender on Griz football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 28:29


    Trey Bender, the television play by play broadcaster for Griz football on Scripps Sports, joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things University of Montana and Big Sky Conference on this week's ESPN Roundtable. 

    Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith on his group's reshuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 18:34


    Montana State offensive line head coach Matt Smith joins Colter Nuanez to talk about his team's reshuffle, the emergence of freshman Braden Zimmer and MSU's matchup at Northern Arizona on Saturday.

    Montana State linebackers coach Jody Owens on NAU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 17:06


    Montana State linebackers' coach Jody Owens joins Colter Nuanez to break down his unit's performance, the thriving Bobcat defense and his relationship with Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright. 

    Montana State Minute - freshman punter Colby Frokjer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 15:22


    Montana State punter Colby Frokjer shares his story after scoring a touchdown in MSU's 57-3 whipping of Eastern Washington on Saturday. 

    Ridin' With Rider - What does it take to have a sound, efficient defense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 32:51


    No. 5 Montana State rolled to a 57-3 win over Eastern Washington for its third straight victory on the final Saturday of September. The 54-point win is the largest margin over EWU ever and the largest margin by a Bobcat team over any opponent since 2016. Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down how Montana State has looked entering October and why the defense has been so sound.

    Voice of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Mitch Strohman on all things NAU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 33:08


    No. 13 Northern Arizona is off to a 4-1 start after making the playoffs last season. The Lumberjacks are under the direction of 2nd-year head coach Brian Wright, who was the offensive coordinator in 2010 and 2011 at Montana State. Longtime voice of the NAU Lumberjacks Mitch Strohman joined Colter Nuanez to preview Montana State at Northern Arizona this week.

    Talkin' Schmidt - diagnosing Griz offensive evolution + criticisms of Big Sky Conference TV contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 42:37


    Montana is off to its first 4-0 start since 2022 and its second since 2009. 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 improved talent, UM's potential + the latest "Schmidt Storm".

    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior WR Drew Deck, senior safety TJ Rausch on Idaho State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 15:00


    No. 4 Montana is 4-0 for the frist time since 2022 and the second time since 2009 following a 40-31 win over No. 8 Idaho. The Griz play their first road game fo the season at Idaho State on Saturday. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior WR Drew Deck and senior S TJ Rausch addressed media ahead of the matchup.

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Northern Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 35:07


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media coming off a 57-3 win over Eastern Washington and leading into his team's trip to Flagstaff to take on No. 13 Northern Arizona on Saturday afternoon. 

    Akem's Analysis - Recapping the opening week of Big Sky Conference play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 63:18


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem takes a look at Montana State's big-time victory against Eastern Washington, who looks like a dazed and confused team. Akem also looks at UC Davis' dominant victory against Weber State as they open conference play on a strong note. North Dakota State looks like a team built for the long haul, and they show it every week. 0:00 - Intro 3:37 - Montana State vs EWU Recap 18:29 - UC Davis vs Weber State Recap 25:39 - Sac State vs Cal Poly Recap 34:24 - NDSU vs South Dakota Recap 39:54 - NAU vs Portland State Recap 45:08 - Incarnate Word vs ACU Recap 51:07 - West Georgia vs Southern Utah Recap 54:40 - Final Thoughts 55:51 End

    Akem's Analysis - Samuel Akem & Keenan Curran reacting to Montana's win over Idaho

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 65:04


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Keenan Curran joins Samuel Akem to recap the Montana Grizzlies' big win against the 8th-ranked Idaho Vandals. They dominated the game from start to finish, and Keali'i Ah Yat is showing phenomenal development. We also take a look around the FCS to see who else the Grizzlie shave coming up and how they stack up against the rest of the conference. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Montana vs Idaho Recap ft. Keenan Curran 29:17 - Montana's Upcoming Schedule, A Look Around The Big Sky,& More 57:25 - End

    Colter Nuanez on "Dave & Ally" on KSKY Country in Bozeman on EWU at Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 29:38


    Colter Nuanez joins "Blue & Gold Thursday" on the Dave & Ally show on KSKY Country 106.9 FM. 

    Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best & QB Nate Bell on Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 27:16


    Eastern Washington opens Big Sky play at No. 4 Montana State. It's the fifth straight season EWU and MSU have played.EWU and Montana State have played five straight seasons. Ninth-year Eastern head coach Aaron Best joins Colter Nuanez to preview conference play.Sophomore Nate Bell took over for injured QB Jared Taylor two weeks ago. He led EWU to its first win last week over Western Illinois. 

    Big Sky Breakdown - Brooks Nuanez on Ah Yat's strides, Montana State's youth & Big Sky play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 32:07


    No. 4 Montana State takes a 2-2 mark into Big Sky Conference play while No. 5 Montana is 3-0. The Griz are riding high after a 63-20 win over Indiana State last week while MSU is building off a 17-0 win over Mercyhurst.Brooks Nuanez & Colter Nuanez diagnose the first month of the season in this week's Big Sky Breakdown. 

    Big Sky Power Rankings with Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 44:19


    Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down Big Sky Conference story lines and give our Big Sky Power Rankings with conference play opening on Saturday. 

    ESPN Roundtable - Dennis Patchin, Voice of the Idaho Vandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 28:44


    Voice of the Idaho Vandals Dennis Patchin joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 ESPN Radio to preview UI's game at No. 5 Montana on Saturday night in Missoula. 

    Akem's Analysis - Big Sky Conference week 1 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 46:37


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, we look at one of the biggest games in this early season as the 5th-ranked Montana Grizzlies take on the 8th-ranked Idaho Vandals. Although the season is early, this game has huge playoff ramifications. Montana State takes on Eastern Washington at home, and they're looking to dominate their opposition as they have in recent years. Along with other Big Sky games, I will talk about the Bison taking on the Yotes in their conference opener. Another game that may have big playoff implications later in the season. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis.0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Montana vs Idaho Preview 19:44 - Montana State vs EWU Preview 32:55 - Sac State vs Cal Poly Preview 39:00 - UC Davis vs Weber State Preview 48:29 - NDSU vs South Dakota Preview 1:00:50 - Final Thoughts 1:02:21 - End

    Montana State Minute - redshirt freshman DB Carson Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 13:57


    Montana State freshman defensive back Carson Williams joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's non-conference slate and his fearless nature as a cornerback on this week's Montana State Minute, proudly presented by the Bobcat Collective. 

    Vandals Weekly - Thomas Ford Jr. & senior TE Jake Cox on Battle for the Little Brown Stein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 27:48


    Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. along with senior captain tight end Jake Cox (13:23) join Colter Nuanez to talk about the No. 8 Vandals playing No. 5 Montana on national television on Saturday night in Missoula, MT. 

    Jordan Tripp on non-conference schedules, Griz vs Idaho

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 24:21


    No. 5 Montana moved to 3-0 with a 63-20 win over Indiana State in Missoula on September 20. 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.

    Big Sky Breakdown - Former Bobcat OL JP Flynn on most unforgettable memories against EWU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 26:01


    JP Flynn was an All-American offensive lineman at Montana State in 2015 and 2016 who went on to play in the NFL. This week, he joins the Big Sky Breakdown to analyze Montana State's 17-0 win over Mercyhurst and share some of his best memories against Eastern Washington in his playing career.

    Sports Bite with Blake Hempstead - Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 51:32


    In the latest episode of the Sports Bite, host Blake Hempstead takes a road trip with Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem, a former Montana Griz wide receiver. 

    Talkin' Schmidt - Impressions from UM offensive explosion, Eli Gillman's pure talent, Idaho rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 45:46


    No. 5 Montana exploded for more than 600 yards of total offense on the way to a 63-20 beatdown of Indiana State in Missoula 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 Eli Gillman's prodigious talent, Keali'i Ah Yat's progress + the latest "Schmidt Storm".

    Ridin' with Rider - Montana State's head-scratcher against Mercyhurst + Big Sky opener against EWU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 32:21


    Montana State gutted out a 17-0 win over Mercyhurst to end non-conference play with a 2-2 record. The Bobcats had just six offensive possessions on Saturday against the Lakers. Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down how Montana State has looked through the non-conference. 

    Tuesdays with Tootell, September 23, 2025 - wrapping up non-conference, previewing Big Sky play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 44:13


    This week, Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk scheduling non-NCAA opponents, the rise of Idaho & fall of EWU + Big Sky prospects for UM & MSU heading into Big Sky opening weekend.

    Hauck, Ah Yat and Wing on No. 8 Idaho coming to Missoula

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 19:55


    Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with sophomore quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and junior linebacker Peyton Wing addressed the media ahead of UM's Saturday night showdown against No. 8 Idaho on ESPN2. 

    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Eastern Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 41:52


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media recapping his team's 2-2 non-conference slate capped by a 17-0 win over Mercyhurst and previews his team's Big Sky Conference opener against Eastern Washington on Saturday in Bozeman. 

    Montana Griz post-game - Hauck, Gale, Tuliapupu on 63-20 win over Indiana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 23:07


    Montana State post-game - Bobcats beat Mercyhurst 17-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 27:01


    Montana State head coach Brent Vigen along with offensive linemen senior JT Reed and sophomore Everett Carr along with senior defensive tackle Paul Brott addressed the media following MSU's 17-0 win over Mercyhurst in Bozeman to move to 2-2. Brent Vigen began, followed by senior offensive lineman JT Reed (9:39), followed by sophomore OG Everett Carr (17:02), followed by senior defensive tackle Paul Brott (22:02). 

    Akem's Analysis - Big Sky Conference Week 4 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 63:19


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem will be talking about Montana in its third straight home game against Indiana State. Montana State got its first victory in Week 3, and they look to continue that against the Mercyhurst Lakers. 0:00 - Intro1:52 - Montana vs Indiana State Preview16:03 - Montana State vs Mercyhurst Preview 30:31 - Idaho vs San Jose State Preview 41:58 - NAU vs Incarnate Word Preview 50:13 - Sac State vs Central Arkansas Preview 59:56 - UC Davis vs Southern Utah Preview 1:09:01 - Final Thoughts 1:10:39 - End

    Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman J.P. Flynn on evolution of MSU football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 40:53


    Former Montana State All-American J.P. Flynn is the newest contributing analyst to Skyline Sports! He joins Colter Nuanez to break down the evolution of Montana State's program over the last 10 years plus his analysis of MSU's offensive transition and its offensive line reshuffle. 

    Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana's win over UND

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:44


    No. 5 Montana moved to 2-0 with a 24-23 come from behind win over No. 16 North Dakota in Missoula on Saturday. 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.

    Big Sky Breakdown - Ryan Tootell on fan psychological evolutions, expectations & backup QBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 42:34


    Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about fan bases learning to watch a new offensive identity, Montana's lack of offensive identity but a solidified quarterback option and much more. 

    Akem's Analysis - Griz get past UND, MSU gets first win, around the Big Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 86:19


    In this week's Akem's Analysis, we recap Montana's big-time victory against the Fighting Hawks that saw their young QB and WR find their groove in the second half. Keenan Curran joins us again to recap that one. Samuel Akem will also get into the Montana State game and what they have looked like so far, 3 games into the season.0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Montana vs UND Recap feat Keenan Curran 42:16 - Montana State vs San Diego Recap 50:39 - Idaho vs Utah Tech Recap 57:54 - NAU vs Southern Utah Recap 1:04:40 - Sac State vs Mercyhurst Recap 1:12:35 - Top 10 Operating Budgets In FCS Football 1:17:21 - Final Thoughts 1:18:51 - End

    Big Sky Breakdown - Nuanez Brothers on Griz nailbiter, MSU's first win & cupcakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 31:12


    Brooks Nuanez joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the grind it is to cover games between mismatched opponents, plus the good and the bad from Montana's 24-23 win over North Dakota and the bright spots and criticisms of Montana State's 41-7 win over San Diego. 

    Talkin' Schmidt - on Ah Yat, close wins spurred on by "Bobby Ball Magic, Schmidt Storm on Griz OL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 42:03


    Montana sits at No. 5 in the national FCS polls after rallying for a 24-23 win over North Dakota on September 13, 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 "Bobby Ball magic", UM's OL inconsistencies and has his latest "Schmidt Storm"

    Ridin' with Rider - evaluating Montana State's first win and MSU through 3 weeks with Mike Rider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 32:22


    No. 4 Montana State earned its first win on Saturday with a 41-7 drubbing of San Diego in Bozeman, Montana. MSU won 15 straight games to begin 2024 but had lost three straight if you include last season's national championship game loss to NDSU. Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down how Montana State has looked through three weeks of this season.

    Ty Gregorak on Montana State's season through three games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 32:01


    Ty Gregorak, the color commentator for Scripps Sports Montana State and Big Sky Conference TV broadcasts, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the first three games of the season for MSU, including the first win of the year for the Bobcats last week against San Diego. 

    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.

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