102.9 ESPN is home to Missoula's ONLY interactive daily sports talk show. Tune in as Montana's 2017 Sportscaster of the Year, Ryan Tootell, and co-host Colter Nuanez talk local and national sports with a comedic, philosophical and balanced approach. With a rotating list of featured guests and sports…

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a full run down of Week 2 betting lines in the NFL. Colter shares an interview with Dane Broadhead of Helena High. And Andre Patterson gives some bonus story time about the NFL.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter provide exclusive interviews with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss their upcoming matchups this weekend, their teams' preparations, and much more.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter discuss the NFL quarterbacks facing the most pressure this season and the players with the most to prove.Next, Ryan and Colter welcome Paige Trendell into the studio to discuss the upcoming Montana Senior Olympics, which will take place at multiple venues across Missoula this weekend.Lastly, Ryan plays some of the week's listener voicemails in our Crowd Sound segment, sparked by the question: If you're over 35, when was the last time you actually sprinted and why?

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joined Colter Nuanez for their weekly one-on-one to talk about the Bobcats' 3-0 start and Saturday's game against Central Connecticut State.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez to go through Montana's 3-0 start, Oregon State's position within the Pac 12 and to preview Saturday's matchup with the Beavers.

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez share the latest ESPN Roundtable with former Griz Great running back Chase Reynolds, who is the new color commentator for the Grizzly Radio Network. Colter also sits down with Peter Hamill for the latest Vertical Raise Class AA Player of the Week.

Colter Nuanez is joined by national FCS analyst Sam Herder to talk about the biggest surprises and disappointments so far this season, FCS over FBS wins and Idaho's struggles. Colter also shares an interview with Griz senior running back Dylan Paine.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome Montana Hall of Fame running back and former NFL player Chase Reynolds into the studio to discuss Eli Gillman and his record-breaking career, the transition to the Bobby Kennedy era, his appreciation for Drummond and the community there, and more.Next, hear from CCSU head coach Adam Lechtenberg as he discusses his team's upcoming matchup against the Bobcats in Bozeman on Saturday.

the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter discuss the upcoming matchup between Lane Kiffin-led LSU and his former team, Ole Miss, in a game that is sure to bring plenty of drama and storylines.Next, Colter provides an interview with this week's Griz Star of the Week, Dylan Paine, as they discuss his big performance last weekend, his previous experience playing against Oregon State during his time at Washington State, and his decision to come to Montana knowing Eli Gillman would be the Grizzlies' lead back.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem to talk about Idaho's sputtering start, other surprise results around the FCS, Montana State's FBS win and Montana's explosive yet inconsistent offense. Colter also shares an interview with JJ Dolan, a Montana State safety who prepped at Missoula Sentinel.

Colter Nuanez shares some of the top stories from around the state in high school football plus features interviews with Mac Roche of Kalispell Flathead and Adam Goodnight of Florence on their teams' strong starts. Colter also features his latest Treasure State Stars.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter take their first looks at Montana and Montana State's upcoming games, featuring excerpts from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss their respective matchups this weekend.Next, hear from Florence football head coach Adam Goodnight as he discusses opening the season against the top three teams in Class B, going 2-1, looking ahead to next week, and which teams he thinks could compete for the playoffs.Lastly, Ryan and Colter discuss the disappointing end to the PaddleHeads' season after winning the second half of the Pioneer League season and finishing strong, but unfortunately falling to the Billings Mustangs in the first round of the playoffs.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter react to the Kansas City Chiefs' 31-10 beatdown of the Denver Broncos after Kansas City ran the ball all over one of the best defenses in the NFL.Next, Flathead Braves head football coach Mac Roche joins the show live to discuss his team's strong 3-0 start and what they expect heading into next weekend.Lastly, Ryan and Colter prompt listeners to leave voicemails sharing their stories about sprinting after the age of 35 and why they still do it.

Colter Nuanez keeps on analyzing Saturday's Bobcat & Griz wins, including sharing interviews with MSU's Justin Lamson & Tim Thomas II along with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy. Colter also shares his analysis of Week 1 of the NFL slate and news about Griz and Bobcats winning the Big Sky Conference's weekly awards.

Hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Nevada head coach Jeff Choate and Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy along with UM QB Keali'i Ah Yat on the latest Montana Football Hour going through MSU's 20-7 win over Nevada and Montana's 35-14 win over Utah Tech.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the boys break down the results from Week 1 of the NFL season. Ryan and Colter discuss some of the most impressive performances and biggest surprises from Sunday, including the Chicago Bears putting up 59 points, the Arizona Cardinals pulling off a shocking win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and plenty more takeaways from around the league.Next, Colter goes through a brief rundown of prep football games from across the state, highlighting some of the biggest matchups and storylines heading into another week of Montana high school football.Lastly, Ryan and Colter preview Monday Night Football between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, giving their thoughts on the matchup and how they expect the game to play out.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter debrief Montana's win over Utah Tech and Montana State's impressive victory over FBS opponent Nevada. Hear excerpts from multiple coaches and players involved in both games, including Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Nevada head coach Jeff Choate, and more as they break down the big moments and takeaways from the weekend.

Carolyn the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports swings by for some laughs. Colter Nuanez also highlights some of the best prep matchups in the state of Montana in high school football and shares an excerpt with an interview of Nevada Sports Net sports director Mike Stefannson as Montana State plays in Reno against Nevada and Jeff Choate's Wolf Pack on Saturday night.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter have the privilege of welcoming the new University of Montana President, Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, into the studio for a wide-ranging conversation. Dr. Shinn discusses the state of athletics at the University of Montana, the current state of the university itself, his vision for the future, and much more. It's an insightful conversation you won't want to miss!

O the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys recap Thursday night's NFL matchup between the Rams and 49ers, which saw San Francisco cruise to a dominant 27-7 victory in their Week 1 matchup in Australia. Ryan and Colter also play a round of Buy/Sell, breaking down several NFL teams and storylines.Next, hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as he previews the Bobcats' upcoming matchup against Nevada.Lastly, in Prep Hot Ticket, Ryan and Colter highlight some of the biggest high school football matchups taking place across the Treasure State.reasure State.

Colter & Brooks Nuanez guess all the NFL Week 1 lines. Colter shares interviews with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen about MSU's trip to Reno to play Nevada and Griz wide receiver Brooks Davis on his first touchdown of the year.

Colter Nuanez is joined by former NFL coach Andre Patterson to talk about season openers, international NFL games, first-year head coaches, the Super Bowl Rematch Wednesday night and more. Colter also shares an interview with Montana WR Landon Ransom-Goelz about his journey to Montana.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter preview the highly anticipated matchup between FCS powerhouse Montana State and Nevada, led by former Bobcats head coach Jeff Choate. Hear from Choate throughout the segment as he discusses the upcoming game, Montana State's national championship season, and takes a few playful shots at Colter and the Grizzlies.Next, hear from Rice transfer Landon Ransom-Goelz as he opens up about the scary blood clot that kept him off the field at Rice, what it's been like playing for Montana, and more. The guys also hear from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy about LRG, along with news on former Grizzly wide receiver Michael Wortham, who earned a spot on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.Lastly, in the Injury Report, Ryan and Colter discuss the injuries from last night's NFL game as well as the latest injuries impacting teams around the Big Sky Conference.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter recap the first game of the NFL season, a Wednesday night rematch of the Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks. The game featured multiple injuries, including Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who went down early in the first quarter, and newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown, who left the game in the second half. Seattle ultimately came away with a 13-10 victory after Drake Maye threw a late interception while New England was in field-goal range.Next, Ryan and Colter provide an excerpt from an interview with this week's Griz Star of the Week, Brooks Davis.Lastly, Ryan and Colter go through some of the voicemails left by listeners throughout the week in the Crowd Sound segment.

Colter Nuanez shares the latest ESPN Roundtable with NFL analyst Marty Mornhinweg, who coached 26 years in the NFL.Colter also shares his latest Griz star of the week with senior linebacker Justin Eklund and press conference sound from Montana State seniors Taco Dowler & Zack Black.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Sam Herder for the latest FCS Herd talking about FCS over FBS upsets, Montana State's matchup at Nevada and Idaho's tough start. Colter also shares sound bites from Nevada head coach Jeff Choate as the former Montana State head coach prepares to host the Bobcats.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome former Grizzly quarterback and NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg for a fun ESPN Roundtable. The guys discuss the upcoming NFL slate with the first game of the week kicking off tonight, Mornhinweg's son coaching at Drake during their trip to Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and how the Grizzlies have looked through the first two weeks of the season.Next, Ryan and Colter provide an excerpt from this week's Grizzly Star of the Week, Justin Eklund, as he discusses his first couple of games with the Grizzlies and his experience so far.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter take their first look at both upcoming matchups for Montana and Montana State. The guys preview the Grizzlies' matchup against Utah State and the Bobcats' showdown with Nevada, while providing clips from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss their respective games and what they're expecting this weekend.

Colter Nuanez shares his insights from the weekend and sound bites from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Griz running back Eli Gillman and Bobcat wide receiver Jabez Woods as part of the latest Montana Football Hour.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem to give an update on all the players who transferred from Montana and Montana State this last off-season and how they are faring at their new schools + the duo talks about Idaho State's win over Utah State and Montana running back Eli Gillman's latest record setting.Then Colter is joined by Peter Hamill of Vertical Raise for the latest VR Class AA Player of the Week.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter continue their discussion of Montana and Montana State's performances from Saturday before welcoming former Montana and Montana State Defensive Coordinator Ty Gregorak on the phone. They recap the weekend and look ahead to Montana State's matchup against Nevada and former Bobcats head coach Jeff Choate. The guys also discuss the unique situation of Montana State entering the game as a favorite against an FBS opponent.Next, Colter takes the lead for Prep Extra, briefly breaking down some of the biggest high school football results from around the Treasure State over the weekend.To wrap up hour two, Ryan and Colter get into a Trash Talk Tuesday, discussing the controversial addition of a second to the clock that helped Michigan get another play against Western Michigan on a Hail Mary attempt, the power issues during the SMU–Florida State game, and Clemson getting stomped by Lane Kiffin and LSU.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down Montana's 45-10 win over Drake. The guys provide excerpts from postgame interviews with head coach Bobby Kennedy and running back Eli Gillman, who made Montana history by breaking the program's all-time rushing touchdown record. Gillman rushed for three touchdowns and added another through the air, giving him four total scores in the victory.Next, Ryan and Colter recap Montana State's 54-24 win over Butler. Hear Brent Vigen's opening statement following the victory, along with a separate excerpt where the Bobcats head coach discusses the importance of games like this for getting valuable depth onto the field. Vigen also provides an update on reigning FCS Defensive Player of the Year Caden Dowler after he suffered an injury on a special teams play.


On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Colter puts Ryan to the test with a series of NFL over/under predictions, leading to a wide-ranging discussion about the teams they believe have a legitimate chance to compete for a championship this season.Next, Ryan and Colter break down the latest prep football results from around the Treasure State while making predictions for a multitude of upcoming high school matchups. The guys also look ahead after Week 1 and discuss some of the biggest contenders on both sides of the bracket in the 12-man playoffs.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter have a wide-ranging sports conversation, including a look at former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck's debut as the defensive coordinator at the University of Illinois. The Illini opened the season with a 42-23 win, including a defensive touchdown in Hauck's first game on the Illinois sideline.Next, University of Montana Director of Communications Eric Taber joins Ryan and Colter in studio to discuss the upcoming Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, which takes place next Friday. They also discuss the honorees, including former Grizzly standout Will Cherry, and remind fans that tickets are on sale through this coming Monday.

Our four-part NFL over/under win total predictions series comes to an end as Colter & Brooks Nuanez break down all things AFC & NFC West, including guessing the win totals for each team.

Colter Nuanez shares exclusive interviews with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and UM freshman DT Cooper Buffington.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter provide an exclusive interview with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy as they preview the Grizzlies' upcoming matchup against Drake this Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Next, hear from both Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss the injuries their teams are dealing with following their respective games last weekend.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter discuss the controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and the fallout from their handling of Kawhi Leonard, which reportedly resulted in the franchise losing five first-round picks.Next, the boys provide an exclusive interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they preview the Bobcats' upcoming matchup against Butler, which marks Montana State's first home game since winning the National Championship.Lastly, Ryan and Colter play a voicemail left by one of the show's listeners as part of the Crowd Sound segment.

Colter shares the latest ESPN Roundtable with sportswriter Ben Fowlkes from the Pulp joins the show to talk about his latest article about Grizzly Athletics.

Colter Nuanez gives his update on the high school football "revenge tour" that he predicted back in August + hear from Sam Herder on all things FCS following an exciting Week 0.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome in Ben Fowlkes of The Pulp for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of college sports and how NIL continues to impact both student-athletes and universities on a daily basis.Next, Ryan and Colter continue their coverage of the Montana Grizzlies with an interview featuring this week's Griz Star of the Week, Bozeman product and Griz offensive lineman Torin Jeske. Jeske made his first career start for Montana in Saturday's matchup against Southern Utah. The guys also hear from head coach Bobby Kennedy on Jeske's development and his emergence along the Grizzlies' offensive line.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter have a wide-ranging NFL conversation with the regular season just one week away from kickoff. They discuss some of the biggest storylines around the league and what they're watching heading into the 2026 season.Next, Ryan and Colter welcome Drake football head coach Matt Walker to discuss the Bulldogs' upcoming matchup against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.Lastly, the guys recap the Tour Championship, where Scottie Scheffler held off Victor Hovland and Chris Gotterup to claim the championship.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem for the latest Inside the FCS breaking down all the happenings from Week 0 around the country, the Big Sky and in the state of Montana.

Colter Nuanez breaks down the top results from the first weekend of high school football around the state of Montana. He also presents his latest Treasure State Stars and the first Vertical Raise Class AA Player of the Week for 2026. Also, listen to Missoula Big Sky head coach Matt Johnson's appearance on Tootell & Nuanez from this morning.

Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana's 28-21 win over Southern Utah and Montana State's 54-0 win at Utah Tech, including sound bites from UM's Bobby Kennedy & Lekeldrick Bridges + Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and Colter's reactions of both wins.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome Montana State running back Adam Jones, who discusses the Bobcats' big win last weekend and what it will be like to return home for the first time since Montana State won its first FCS national championship in 41 years.Next, Ryan and Colter take their first look at Montana State's upcoming opponent, Butler, breaking down the matchup and what to watch for this weekend. They also hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as he previews the game from the Bobcats' perspective.Lastly, Ryan and Colter welcome in Matt Devlin to discuss the upcoming Montana Fly Fishing Film Festival, featuring eight short films this Thursday at The Wilma.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter are joined by Missoula Big Sky football head coach Matt Johnson to discuss the Eagles' huge 69-0 win over Billings Senior, which set a program record for most points in a game. The guys talk with Johnson about the dominant performance and what's ahead for Big Sky as the season continues.Next, Ryan and Colter take their first look at Montana's upcoming matchup with Drake, breaking down the Bulldogs, what stands out about the matchup, and what the Grizzlies will need to do to come away with another win. They also hear from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy as he previews the game from the Grizzlies' perspective.

Colter keeps on rolling on the Montana Football Hour including sound bites from Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald, Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and Montana State wide receiver Dane Steel.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter continue their discussion surrounding Montana State's dominant win over Utah Tech, including a quick excerpt with Bobcats wide receiver Dane Steel after his huge performance in the season opener.Next, Ryan and Colter dive into the latest NFL news, highlighting former FCS players around the league who are battling to earn spots on 53-man rosters as the regular season approaches.Lastly, the guys recap prep football results from around the state, including the Big Sky Eagles' 69-point outburst against Billings, setting a new program record for points in a single game.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down both Montana's tight win over Southern Utah and Montana State's dominant victory over Utah Tech. Hear from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss their respective wins and the performances that stood out over the weekend.