Podcasts about Big Sky Conference

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.

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. 

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

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.

Game week is here for No. 14 BYU, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a jam-packed episode to get Cougar Nation fully locked in ahead of Saturday's season opener against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio). Mitch opens the show with the biggest off-the-field headline of the week: the BYU athletic department has been restructured, with AD Brian Santiago no longer overseeing football operations directly. The move comes after weeks of public tension between Santiago and head coach Kalani Sitake, who turned down Penn State last winter and has been vocal about BYU needing to invest more resources into the football program. Sitake addressed the restructuring during his Monday press conference, sharing his thoughts on the changes and what they mean for the program moving forward. Mitch breaks down Sitake's comments and wonders: Will this be a distraction for BYU football in 2026? As it was last year leading up to the Big 12 Championship Game? Mitch Harper sits down with a familiar voice in the Utah sports broadcasting world — Rod Zundel, the "Voice of the Trailblazers" and Director of Broadcasting and Multimedia Content for Utah Tech Athletics — for a special game-week conversation previewing Saturday's BYU-Utah Tech season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Before becoming the play-by-play voice calling Utah Tech football, men's basketball, and baseball on FM 99.5 in St. George, Zundel spent nearly 24 years at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a sports anchor and reporter. He hosted SportsBeat Saturday and Sunday, KSL 5 Golf Utah, and KSL 5 Outdoor Adventures. He's been calling Trailblazer games since 2022, when Utah Tech made its transition to Division I and the WAC, and now enters his first year covering the program in the Big Sky Conference. In the interview, Zundel gives Cougar Nation the insider view from St. George. He shares what Utah Tech looked like in its Week 0 season opener — a 54-0 loss to No. 1 Montana State at Greater Zion Stadium — and what third-year head coach Lance Anderson's team is working on as it prepares to travel to Provo for its first game against an FBS opponent this season. Zundel discusses the Utah Tech quarterback situation, and the players and schemes BYU fans should keep an eye on Saturday. He also touches on the state of Utah Tech athletics as the Trailblazers embark on their first season in the Big Sky, what the program's long-term trajectory looks like, and the unique challenge of preparing an FCS squad to walk into a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium and face the No. 14 team in the country. To close out the show, Mitch dives deep into BYU's first official depth chart of the 2026 season. Among the notable takeaways: true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker is listed as a starter — the first true freshman to open as a starting wideout under Sitake. Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave has earned a starting nod at linebacker despite not yet playing a snap in a BYU uniform, and Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper slots in at another receiving spot. Bear Bachmeier returns as the unquestioned QB1 with Treyson Bourguet behind him. On defense, Kelly Poppinga's first depth chart as defensive coordinator features Faletau Satuala back at safety after recovering from his fractured foot, alongside Evan Johnson at corner and Keanu Tanuvasa anchoring the defensive line. Mitch goes position by position, highlighting the starters, the competition, and the names to watch Saturday night. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

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.

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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. 

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

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. 

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.

Colter Nuanez presents a special ESPN Roundtable with Ryan Tootell, the new co-host of ESPN MT's daily morning show Tootell & Nuanez. Colter also shares an interview with Griz tight end Reese Brooks and breaks down Griz soccer. 

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.

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.

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.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports to talk all things FCS, including true national championship contenders, the most intriguing Big Sky Conference games of Week 0 and thoughts on Griz-Southern Utah

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and senior linebacker Peyton Wing addressed the media ahead of UM's season opener Saturday night in Missoula against new Big Sky Conference member Southern Utah.

Former Montana State player, coach and radio broadcaster Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for the first episode of the 2026 season of "Ridin' With Rider" talking all things Montana State football. 

Colter Nuanez presents the latest Montana Football Hour featuring some of the fall camp story lines that Colter observed all month. He also gives initial thoughts on Southern Utah coming to Missoula to face No. 2 Montana and No. 1 Montana State heading to St. George, Utah to take on Utah Tech. Colter also plays an excerpt from the Big Sky Breakdown with Samuel Akem highlighting the Top 25 players in the Big Sky Conference entering 2026. And Colter shares an interview with Montana State senior captain Zac Crews.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen hosts his first press conference of the 2026 season ahead of his team's season opener at Utah Tech on Saturday night in St. George, Utah. 

Montana State captains safety Caden Dowler (00:00) along with wide receiver Taco Dowler & quarterback Justin Lamson (7:46) address the media ahead of Montana State's season opener at Utah Tech on Saturday. 

Brooks and Colter Nuanez talk about the opening of the Big Sky Conference football season, including the Friday night opener with Idaho playing at Cal Poly on national TV, the points of emphasis for Montana State and Montana opening the 2026 season and other story lines and players to watch from across Big Sky football.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for the Season 2 debut of Talkin' Schmidt talkin golf glory stories, key Griz fall camp story lines and Andrew's Top 5 reasons the Griz will make him drink this season. Stay tuned for the second season preview issue of Talkin' Schmidt this week and be to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and the Big Sky Breakdown podcast network!

Tom Stuber, the Montana State beat writer for Skyline Sports, did 13 interviews in Bozeman, including 12 on media day. Here's all of those interviews as Montana State enters its first game week for 2026 this week. 1 - Justin Lamson, quarterback-  0:002 - Adam Jones, running back - 13:303 - Jared White, running back - 17:594 - Cole Taylor, linebacker - 23:165 - Titan Fleishmann, offensive lineman - 30:066- Zac Crews, defensive end - 34:497 - Tayden Gray, nickelback - 38:338 - Braden Zimmer, offensive tackle - 43:249 - Myles Sanstead, kicker - 49:3210 - Bryce Grebe, linebacker - 58:4911 - Takhari Carr, defensive back - 1:07:0912 - Bruin Fleishmann, tight end - 1:17:5313 - Kory Boyd, defensive back - 1:25:22

Colter Nuanez previews the stacked running backs groups for both Montana and Montana State, sharing interviews with UM head coach Bobby Kennedy, RB coach Dom Daste, All-American senior Eli Gillman and Washington State transfer Dylan Paine. Colter shares an interview with Montana State All-American junior captain Adam Jones. And Colter's prep previews continue with an interview with Butte High head coach Arie Grey. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana State men's basketball coach Matt Logie's contract extension then dives into a breakdown of Griz football's safeties, including sharing interviews with head coach Bobby Kennedy, safeties coach Wes Nurse along with senior safeties Kade Cutler & Tanner Huff. Colter shares an interview with Montana State sophomore standout wide receiver Jabez Woods and remembers some interesting statistics from today in baseball history from 1951 and 1921.

Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports hash out the Top 25 players in the Big Sky Conference in a rousing, entertaining hour long conversation about the league's best football players.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen shared thoughts with MSU sports information following Saturday's scrimmage, the only live action for the Bobcats this fall camp. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem on ESPN MT to go through more of our thoughts on the preseason Top 25 as well as give over-under guesses for Northern Arizona and Southern Utah.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, defensive coordinator Eric Sanders & senior linebacker Peyton Wing on UM's third week of fall camp

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem for more Big Sky Conference over-under win totals and preseason FCS polls. Colter is also joined by Missoula Big Sky head football coach Matt Johnson to talk about his team's high expectations.

Colter Nuanez continues his coverage and analysis of Griz fall camp. He shares interviews from Monday with UM head football coach Bobby Kennedy, defensive coordinator Eric Sanders and senior linebacker Peyton Wing. Colter is joined in studio by Dr. Tim Durkin, Missoula Sports Medicine to talk about the ins and outs of shoulder injuries. And Colter highlights Katherine Berkhoff in his latest Treasure State Stars.

Colter Nuanez presents the latest Montana Football Hour, talking defensive lines at Montana and Montana State. Colter shares interviews with UM head coach Bobby Kennedy, defensive line coach Jaylen Johnson + defensive linemen Jake Mason & Hayden Schwartz. The Bobcats scrimmaged Saturday. Colter shares impressions and a post-scrimmage interview with MSU head coach Brent Vigen.

Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington talks about his Oklahoma roots, his college journey so far and his aspirations for his senior season with Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez at this year's Big Sky Kickoff media event. 

Cal Poly All-American linebacker Mikey D'Amato joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem to talk about his football roots, what gives him his edge and his pursuit of a second straight All-American season. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down Griz wide receivers both historically and currently before sharing interviews about the position group with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, new WR coach Eric Price + standout wide receivers Brooks Davis & Landon Ransom-Goelz. Then Colter looks at Montana State's wide receivers before sharing an interview with Dane Steel, the breakout offensive player for MSU last fall. 

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to go through some of the former FCS standouts battling to make NFL rosters plus the duo picks over/under win totals for the best teams in the Big Sky Conference.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive line coach Brent Myers, senior offensive tackle Austin Buehler & junior OT Torin Jeske analyzed the Griz offensive line following Tuesday's fall camp practice. 

Eastern Washington defensive tackle Isaiah Perez joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem at the Big Sky Kickoff to talk family, what keeps him at EWU, his off-season weight gain and the prospects for the Eagles heading into the 2026 season. 

Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem to talk about his journey in Pocatello, how he's grown under Cody Hawkins' tutelage and his aspirations for his final season. 

Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem talk FCS players in NFL training camps and give over-under win totals for the best playoff contenders in the Big Sky Conference in this week's "Inside the FCS". Plus, Colter gives a "Today in sports history" + some commentary on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the Griz offensive line and shares sound bites with Bobby Kennedy, offensive line coach Brent Myers and offensive tackles Austin Buehler & Torin Jeske. Colter also interviews Hamilton head football coach Bryce Carver about the Broncs, who should be one of the top contenders in Class A this fall. And Colter talks Griz soccer as Montana opens up its season with Bucknell on Thursday evening. 

Brian, Dallas, & Marten preview the Big Sky Conference football season!Marten is a silly goose and forgot to save the new thank you to our patrons........Tubs is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditions - https://www.hughesriver.com/rivers/Pacific Custom Sportswear - https://vandalgear.com/If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon! www.patreon.com/tubsattheclub

Montana State senior linebacker Bryce Grebe talks with Colter Nuanez about MSU's off-season

Montana State sophomore wide receiver Dane Steel talked with Colter Nuanez about the MSU wide receivers room, the Bobcat off-season and chasing another national title. 

Colter breaks down the biggest NFL free-agent quarterback risks heading into the 2026 season, examining which teams have the most riding on their new signal callers. Colter also explores Learfield Sports' role in the Big Sky Conference and its partnerships with Montana and Montana State, including how the company helps represent and promote the state's two flagship FCS programs.Frenchtown head football coach Seth Mason joins the show to discuss the Broncs, expectations for the upcoming season and the state of high school football in Montana. Ryan Tootell takes it home talking about NFL. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell in studio to talk about key story lines for Montana and Montana State football, the dynamic of the motivation for last year's high school runner-ups in football and a remembrance of legendary Montana athletic trainer Naseby Rhinehart. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to announce a launching of an ESPN morning show and to take listener questions!