Podcasts about Big Sky Conference

On this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana football offensive coordinator and NFL quarterback Tim Rosenbach to reflect on his football journey, from starring at the collegiate and professional levels to coaching in the Big Sky Conference. Rosenbach also discusses his upcoming induction into the Montana Football Hall of Fame and what the honor means to him.Later, in this week's Senior Spotlight, Colter catches up with Belgrade track and field standout Robert Merchant following a record-setting performance at the Class A State Championships. Merchant discusses breaking the class record in the 400 meters with a time of 47.89 seconds, his success during his senior season, and what's next as he prepares for the next chapter of his athletic career.

Montana senior pole vaulter Kevin Swindler tied his own UM school record in the pole vault during the first round of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field championships next week in Eugene, Oregon. 

Montana State senior Rob McManus is a three-time Big Sky Conference champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and is headed back to Eugene, Oregon for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 10-13.

Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez talk about congressional conversations about regulating college football, the changes to Big Sky Conference media days, a tease for an event with the GFPA at the Mo' Club June 18 + Myles Garrett to the Rams and the NBA Finals begins. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former co-host Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging sports conversation, including discussion about what could be Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season and what the Pittsburgh Steelers might look like with Rodgers at the helm. The two also dive into Big Sky Conference football, breaking down teams, key storylines, and expectations heading into the upcoming season.Later, Colter continues to provide updates on prep sports results from across Montana, highlighting the latest action in postseason competition around the state.To close the hour, Colter takes listeners inside the Mo Club Museum, showcasing unique historical items and stories from the iconic Missoula Club in downtown Missoula.

Montana State's women claimed its first Big Sky Conference outdoor track and field championship since 2003 with a resounding win in Portland, Oregon that helped MSU beat five-time defending champion Northern Arizona by 53 points. MSU freshman Tilde Bjerager, the meet's Most Value and Most Outstanding Athlete, along with senior sprinter Carolyn Hawks and junior thrower Sydney Brewster joined Colter Nuanez to recap the historic win.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter goes through all the key matchups in high school softball and baseball taking place today and throughout the weekend as teams from across Montana battle for spots in the upcoming state tournaments in Missoula. Colter also discusses the ongoing situation surrounding Bobby Kennedy and the expected contract for Montana's new head football coach, breaking down the many different components involved as Kennedy has yet to coach a game for the Grizzlies.Next, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a wide-ranging discussion on football programs across the Big Sky Conference, including roster outlooks, coaching situations, recruiting, and the biggest storylines heading into the upcoming season.

Brent Myers has been coaching college football since 1982 and has 28 years of experience in the Big Sky Conference between his time at Eastern Washington (1982-1991), Northern Arizona (1992-1997) and Weber State (2014-2025). He's in his first year as the offensive line coach at Montana. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about Bobby Kennedy, the transition of the UM coaching staff and his OL unit, which must replace five senior starters.

Manhattan High junior Brayden Zikmund, who's father, Rory Zikmund played at Montana, joined Colter Nuanez of ESPN MT and Skyline Sports to discuss his recent commitment to Griz football. 

Montana senior running back Eli Gillman joins Colter Nuanez to recap Montana's spring drills + he previews his summer series of youth football camps. Visit eligillman.com for more information!

Andre Patterson, a former Montana Griz football player who then coached in college football (1988-1997) before getting his first shot in the NFL on Bill Parcels' staff with the New England Patriots, joined Colter Nuanez to tell stories about his time in New England, Minnesota, Dallas, Cleveland, Denver and back to Minnesota before finishing with the New York Giants in a special Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame interview on ESPN MT. 

Montana State head coach Lyle Weese joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, 102.9 FM ESPN Radio to talk about his team's successes and preview the regular-season finale meet in Bozeman this weekend.

Montana State has three verbal commitments from in-state recruits, including 6-foot-4, 215-pound Saco, Montana product Laytin Erickson. The multi-sport athlete plays football at Class B Malta in the fall.

Missoula Big Sky junior Eli Kasberg burst onto the scene last fall, leading the Eagles to the semifinals of the Class AA playoffs. The quarterback/athlete committed to the Montana Grizzlies in the spring of 2026. 

Sam Sirmon, who's the latest Sirmon to commit to play for the University of Montana, talks about his recruitment and his family legacy at UM with Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT, in April of 2026. 

Montana State senior Taco Dowler joins Colter Nuanez to break down getting national championship rings, his analysis of MSU fooball + preview for the summer youth football camps he will host with Adam Jones starting next month. Visit https://tacoandadamsummerfootballcamps.com/ for more on how to sign up! 

Laurel junior Kade Leibrand, one of the top linemen recruits in the state of Montana, discusses his commitment to Montana State with Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 ESPN Radio. 

Former Montana All-American WR & returner Michael Wortham joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT for this week's ESPN Roundtable about Wortham's NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about all the teams in the Big Sky Conference and which have the toughest and easiest strength of schedule heading into the 2026 season. The NFL Draft has come and gone, and now some of the top FCS players have their home. Who ended up where, and what are their chances of making an impact? Is the transfer portal changing the number of FCS players to get drafted? I go in depth on this also. All of this and more in this week's episode. Like and comment your thoughts below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro2:42 - SOS of All Big Sky Teams23:26 - NFL Draft Reactions37:10 - Tremaine Jackson Call Out Slogan Steelers40:48 - FCS Conference Revenue47:37 - UTRGV Football Helping To Boom Economy51:16 - Film Review: Montana DL Transfer Zaden Kamanakoa Wallace1:01:13 - Final Thoughts1:04:17 - EndJoin My Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/tNC2MqsX5dFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1

Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson joins the Big Sky Breakdown to talk MSU spring ball, preview the spring game and promote his upcoming youth summer camps.

MSU head coach Brent Vigen, No. 41 Caden Dowler, QB Justin Lamson, DE Dom Solano & freshman WR Parker Mady addressed the media following the session.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn “the chick who doesn't know sports” for a lively and entertaining dive into the latest sports gossip. The duo breaks down the buzz surrounding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, shares their thoughts on the NFL Draft, and covers a variety of other trending storylines from around the sports world.Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Montana Grizzlies softball senior Chloe Saxton to discuss the team's remarkable season. After being projected to finish last in the Big Sky Conference, the Griz have surged into championship contention, and Saxton shares insight into the team's turnaround, chemistry, and what's fueled their success.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT to break down the top returning QBs in the FCS, why they stayed at their respective schools, how we rank each AND the controversy behind those rankings.

Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste joins Colter Nuanez on the first half of this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 ESPN Radio to preview the MSU spring game on April 25.

Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith joins Colter Nuanez to give his national championship game reactions, position versatility along the offensive front, Titan Fleishmann's huge aspirations for his senior year and things to watch in the Bobcat spring game on Saturday in Bozeman.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about the primary narrative for Montana State (1:57) entering 2026 as the Bobcats charge through spring ball. Plus, key positions to watch in this weekend's MSU spring game (16:15), and full reactions from the Griz spring game (24:41) a few weeks ago.

The NFL draft kicks off on Thursday and runs through Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. How many BYU football players will hear their name called? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into that. The top candidates to be selected appear to be LB Jack Kelly, WR Chase Roberts, and DBs Mory Bamba and Tanner Wall. One NFL General Manager discussed the age of prospects and how his franchise views that in preparing for a draft class. BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts enters the draft process at the age of 25 years old. Finally, Mitch closes out this episode of the podcast by kicking off the spring football opponent tour. BYU opens the 2026 season against the Utah Tech Trailblazers, who are moving to the Big Sky Conference this fall. Mitch caught up with Devin Dixon, Host of "The Drive" on The Fan in St. George, to discuss the outlook for the 2026 Trailblazers, who roll into Provo on Saturday, September 5. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X 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.

Teya Yeomans checks in with her final recap of the Montana State spring rodeo following another standout day for MSU cowgirls and cowboys.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn “the chick who doesn't know sports” for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest sports gossip, including discussions surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, reactions to storylines from The Masters Tournament, and commentary on recent remarks made by Gary Player, along with other trending topics from around the sports world.Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Stef Ewing, head coach of the Montana Grizzlies softball, to discuss the team's strong start to Big Sky Conference play and what's been clicking for the Griz early in the conference season.

Skyline analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down the recent NFL Pro Day at both Montana and Montana State.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for Master's picks + spring ball story lines (23:07), things to watch at Friday's Griz spring game, the three hardest Griz to replace (46:28) and the three easiest Griz to replace (55:41)

Montana offensive coordinator Brent Pease & defensive coordinator Brent Pease join Colter Nuanez for the ESPN Roundtable on Nuanez Now on ESPN MT to preview the UM spring football game on April 10 at 6 p.m.

Colter & Brooks Nuanez go back and forth on big questions about Montana and Montana State, including rebuilding Griz hoops after Money Williams transfers, Taylee Chirrick returning to MSU women's hoops, the Griz football team rebuilding its defense and key position battles for MSU football this spring. 

Montana State rodeo coach Kyle Whitaker joins Colter Nuanez to preview MSU's spring rodeo. 

Montana State defensive coordinator Bobby Daly joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Daly's foray to UTEP, his return to Bozeman and how the 2026 Bobcat defense appears to be shaping up. 

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about impressions of Bobby Kennedy's first few months on the job as the head coach for the Montana Griz football team.

Montana State women's basketball play by play announcer Daniel Salle joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk all things MSU women's hoops in the WNIT 

Montana State first-year wide receivers coach James Price joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's spring ball and national championship defense.

Montana head football coach Bobby Kennedy joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to talk about his coaching influences and how he'll go about evaluating the Griz offensive and defensive lines. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the factors impacting the Lady Griz after several down years following decades of success in the Big Sky Conference. He examines what has contributed to the program's recent struggles and what needs to change for Montana to get back on track.Colter then continues his spring football coverage as Montana State opens practice, featuring comments from head coach Brent Vigen on key coaching changes and the development of the Bobcats' line play heading into the new season.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm talking about the recent discussion going on at the admin level of the NCAA and one that could directly affect NDSU and Sacramento State. Since they are moving up, the "Deserving Teams Exception" could apply for them. Idaho State's revenue share number has been made public, I want to look at it and discuss what that means for the rest of the Big Sky Conference. I was asked about my college recruiting experience and I talk about all that led to me being offered by Montana in my junior year. All of this and more in this week's episode. Like and comment your thoughts below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!0:00 - Intro3:13 - NCAA Rule Changes24:56 - Idaho State/Big Sky Revenue Share30:29 - My College Recruiting Story52:24 - Final Thoughts56:46 - End

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament live from the Rockin R Bar. Broadcasting on location, Colter brings you the latest reactions, updates, and analysis as March Madness action unfolds, capturing the energy and excitement surrounding the tournament. He also sits down with Tricia Binford, head coach of the Montana State Bobcats women's basketball, to talk about the team's results in the Big Sky Conference and earning a bid to compete in the Women's National Invitation Tournament.Next, Colter provides interviews with Justine LaMontagne and head coach Kris Shampeny of the Montana State Bobcats ski program, as they discuss capturing both the slalom and giant slalom titles at the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships and what the achievement means for her personally as well as the program.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sammy Akem to go Inside the FCS, breaking down the latest headlines from around the subdivision. The two discuss the idea of FCS fatigue, including declining attendance for the North Dakota State Bison football despite their continued dominance over the years. They also talk about the impact of NDSU's departure and what it means for the rest of the FCS landscape, as well as how changes in recruiting methods are reshaping the way programs build their rosters.Next, Colter is joined by Jerek Wolcott, Assistant Athletic Director for Brand Engagement at the University of Idaho, to discuss both the men's and women's Idaho Vandals basketball teams running the table to win the Big Sky Conference and advancing to their respective NCAA tournaments. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by show regular Ryan Tootell for this week's ESPN Roundtable, featuring a wide-ranging sports conversation. They break down standout moments like Bam Adebayo's massive 83-point performance, discuss the bizarre Maxx Crosby trade with the Ravens that fell through due to a failed physical, review the latest Big Sky Conference hoops results, and cover much more from around the sports world.

Brian covers Idaho's 81-68 win over EWU in the Big Sky Conference tournament semifinals, then previews the title game matchup vs. Montana.

Colter Nuanez continues his Big Sky Conference coverage with an interview featuring Northern Colorado men's head coach Steve Smiley and senior forward Brock Wisne, discussing key storylines and providing insight ahead of today's matchup against the University of Montana.Next, Colter speaks with Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, breaking down the Grizzlies' strategy for their rematch with Northern Colorado and sharing his perspective on the current state of college basketball.Lastly, Geoff Safford wraps up the show with a live update from Montana's game against Northern Colorado.

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by good friend of the show Rajiem Seabrook for a wide-ranging sports conversation. The two discuss the growing popularity of women's flag football and some of the fun events coming to Montana. They break down prep basketball action from around the state and dive into the latest storylines in Big Sky Conference basketball. They also mix in some NFL talk and cover a variety of other topics along the way.

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes hoops-heavy, breaking down the latest Big Sky Conference action. He recaps last night's matchups, including a tough 85-57 loss for the Montana Grizzlies to the Northern Colorado Bears, and lays out the full seeding picture for next weekend's men's and women's conference tournaments. Colter also announces all the upcoming bracket matchups, highlighting key games, potential storylines, and what fans should watch for as the postseason begins.Beyond the Big Sky, he continues his coverage of prep basketball across Montana, including his Class C spotlight, breaking down recent results and previewing the upcoming matchups in all the state tournaments, giving listeners a complete look at the high school hardwood action around the Treasure State.Next, Colter rolls through this week's list of Treasure State Stars, highlighting the top athletic performances from across Montana and celebrating standout moments from athletes at every level.Lastly, for the community spotlight segment, Colter sits down with Keri McHugh, COO of the YMCA, to talk about this year's Riverbank Run and how the event brings the community together.

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez stays locked in on the hardwood as the Big Sky Conference tournaments approach. He breaks down all the possible seeding scenarios based on tonight's conference games, walking through key tiebreakers, potential first-round matchups, and what each outcome means for teams fighting for byes, favorable draws, and momentum heading into tournament weekend.Next, Colter turns to the gridiron, breaking down recent confirmed coaching changes and exploring Spring ball as Bobby Kennedy begins his first year as head coach of the Montana Grizzlies football. He also chats with Phillipsburg native and senior special teams/safety Kade Cutler, asking about the team's early progress, practice routines, what's ahead this spring, and his perspective on the departure of former head coach Bobby Hauck.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez rolls through his “Best of the Week,” spotlighting standout performances from around the Treasure State. He highlights the latest indoor track and field champions from the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats at the Big Sky Indoor Championships. Colter also recaps a thrilling finish on the hardwood, as Rocky Mountain College stunned Montana Tech with a buzzer-beater victory.With the Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament right around the corner, Colter shifts his focus to conference hoops and the postseason picture, breaking down where teams stand and what's at stake heading into tournament time. Hear from Travis DeCuire and senior guard Te'Jon Sawyer as they reflect on Montana's home win and season sweep of the Portland State Vikings and discuss the momentum building in Missoula.To close the hour, Colter is joined by Tommy Evans for a fun and offbeat conversation about a tomato-growing contest and plenty more, adding a lighthearted twist to a jam-packed show.