Podcasts about Big Sky Conference

"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."

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.

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

Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert Sam Herder to break down last weekend's results across the Big Sky Conference, with in-depth analysis of the top teams in the FCS — including Montana and Montana State. They also explore potential changes to the FCS playoff format and what those changes could mean going forward. (3:33)Then, in the Montana State Minute, Colter recaps the Bobcats' latest win and catches up with punter/kicker Colby Frokjer, who stole the spotlight with a touchdown on a perfectly executed fake kick against Eastern Washington. (32:30)To close the hour, Colter previews the MLB playoff landscape and the biggest storylines to watch as October baseball heats up. (45:48)

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, 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. 

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.

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

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. 

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 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 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".

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.

Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with a full breakdown of the weekend's games for both the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats. Tune in for exclusive interviews with:Montana head coach Bobby HauckMontana State head coach Brent VigenMontana State quarterback Justin LamsonPlus, in-depth analysis, key takeaways, and a look ahead at what's next in Big Sky Conference football.

Brian covers action from week 1 of Big Sky Conference-conference season. He takes the tier approach, covering:-Top of the Mountain-Bottom of the Barrel -Playoffs?Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shoppi...Tubs at the club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Custom Sportswearwww.vandalgear.com

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

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

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. 

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.

In Hour 1, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Griz wide receiver and FCS analyst Samuel Akem to break down the Big Sky Conference ahead of the first weekend of league play. They unveil their Big Sky power rankings, spotlight key teams and players, and discuss what to watch as the title race begins.Then, Colter catches up with Idaho Vandals tight end Jake Cox to preview Saturday's Top 10 showdown against Montana under the lights at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.To wrap up the hour, Montana soccer head coach Chris Citowicki joins the show to preview the Grizzlies' conference-opening matches, kicking off tonight.

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

Colter Nuanez kicks off Hour 1 with a deep dive into the national FCS football landscape alongside HERO Sports writer and FCS expert Sam Herder. They break down top storylines, key matchups, and rising contenders from across the subdivision.Then, Colter is joined by Montana State defensive back Carson Williams to reflect on the Bobcats' bizarre game last week and discuss how the defense is developing heading into Big Sky Conference play.To wrap up the hour, Montana Hockey assistant coach Mike Anderson calls in to preview the team's upcoming road trip to Denver and what to expect over the next few days.

Voice of the Idaho Vandals Dennis Patchin joined Colter Nuanez to talk all things Idaho as the Vandals make their way to Missoula to take on No. 5 Montana in a Big Sky After Dark affair on Saturday night. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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".

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. 

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into a full breakdown of the weekend's action for both the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats during the Montana Football Hour. The episode features in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Indiana State head coach Curt Mallory and Bobcat offensive lineman Paul Brott, along with additional commentary on key performances and storylines from across the Big Sky Conference. Whether you're following the Griz, the Cats, or the league as a whole, this episode offers expert insight and postgame reactions you won't want to miss. 

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. 

Brian gives OOC grades for all 12 Big Sky Conference teams--most of the discussion covers the (non-PSU) top five teams.

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 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 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). 

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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"

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez sits down with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, and North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Montana starting quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and plenty more from around the Big Sky Conference. 

Brian covers week 3 of the Big Sky Conference football season including: Power Ranking all 12 Big Sky teams and checking in on the biggest stories of the season (including Sac St. finally picking up a win, and wondering how Utah Tech could score 31 against anyone---looking at you, NAU).

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