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 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.

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 State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez for this weekly one-on-one interview to recap MSU's 20-7 win over Nevada and preview the Bobcats' home game against Central Connecticut State of the Northeast Conference. 

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 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. 

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. 

No. 1 Montana State has now won 17 games in a row after a 20-7 triumph over Nevada of the Moutain West on Saturday night in Reno, Nevada. MSU returns to Bozeman for its second home game of the season against Central Connecticut State of the Northeast Conference. Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media in his weekly press conference on Monday afternoon in Bozeman.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, senior quarterback Justin Lamson & sophomore defensive back Tim Thomas II addressed the media following MSU's 20-7 win over FBS Nevada, the second FBS win under Vigen's tutelage and Vigen's 63rd win in 75 games overall.

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. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joined Colter Nuanez to talk about this week's matchup against Nevada. 

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.

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.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media coming off a 51-24 win over Butler heading into Saturday's matchup at Nevada (1-0) in Reno on Saturday. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, wide receiver/kick returner Jabez Woods (13:08) and senior captain defensive end Zac Crews (19:15) addressed the media following MSU's 51-24 win over Butler in its home opener for the 2026 season. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys provide excerpts of an interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, who discusses starting quarterback Justin Lamson and fifth-year senior Zach Crews, a Missoula native, including their roles, expectations, and what they've brought to the Bobcats heading into the 2026 season.Next, with high school football kicking off across Montana, Ryan and Colter break down some of the biggest Week 1 matchups around the Treasure State and highlight the games and storylines they're keeping an eye on.To wrap up the first hour, Ryan and Colter turn their attention to one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Grizzlies heading into the season: a new-look offensive line featuring five new players. They discuss the challenges of building chemistry up front and what Montana needs from the group in 2026.

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez continue their discussion surrounding Montana and Montana State football as both teams prepare for the start of the season this week. The two break down where the Grizzlies and Bobcats stand heading into kickoff, with clips from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy on entering his first season at the helm and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on how he has refocused his team after winning its first FCS national championship in more than 40 years.

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. 

Sam Herder of Hero Sports joins Colter Nuanez to talk about everything that has changed and everything that has not changed entering the 2026 season around the Football Championship Subdivision. 

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 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.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head football coach Brent Vigen to talk about his team's commemorative trip to Washington D.C. and some of the key storylines for MSU heading into the 2026 season. Colter also shares an interview with Manhattan football head coach Wes Kraught as the Tigers chase another Class B state title. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen talks about his team's visit to the White House, the collective mentality of his program and plenty of specifics about his roster with this long-form sit down with Colter Nuanez. 

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez and Sammy Akem continue their coverage from Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane by sitting down with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen. The conversations cover the state of the conference, expectations for the upcoming 2026 season, Montana State's national title defense, and the biggest storylines heading into another year of Big Sky football. 

Fresh off a trip to the White House in Washington D.C., Montana State opened its 2026 fall camp on Thursday with a media day event. This is Brent Vigen's 15-minute pre practice press conference. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez & Samuel Akem to discuss his team's pursuit of a second straight FCS title. 

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for Inside the FCS on June 10 to talk about a variety of college football topics, including Idaho State signing Cody Hawkins to a contract extension and Brent Vigen's long-term future at Montana State. 

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the Montana State Bobcats' spring football game from this past Saturday, sharing his reactions and takeaways from the annual showcase. Hear analysis of standout performances, key developments, and what the results could mean moving forward.Colter also brings you interviews from around the program, including Bobcats head coach Brent Vigen, quarterback Justin Lamson, and defensive end Dom Solano, offering insight straight from the players and coaches following the spring game.

 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his breakdown of Montana State's spring football game, diving deeper into the biggest takeaways and standout moments from the Bobcats' weekend showcase.Colter shares postgame interview clips, including comments from head coach Brent Vigen, as well as Caden Dowler, who discusses his jersey number change to No. 41 and the meaning behind the switch heading into next season. Wide receiver Parker Mady is also featured, offering his thoughts following the spring game.

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

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.

To kick off the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Jason Brown, head coach of the Montana Grizzlies men's tennis, along with standout freshman Matt Upton to discuss the team's season up to this point and preview their upcoming matchup against the Montana State Bobcats. The conversation also dives into Upton's journey from Truro, England to Montana, including his experiences adjusting to life in the U.S. and traveling across the country to compete at the collegiate level.Next, Nuanez provides an interview with Brent Vigen, head coach of the Montana State Bobcats football, discussing how spring football has gone for the Cats so far and what he's seen from his team during the offseason.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discussed Bobby Kennedy's recent recruiting wins and what they mean long-term for the Montana Grizzlies. A lot of fans have been displeased with how the in-state recruiting has gone over the last few years, and he's looking to turn things around. The Big Sky certainly has a favorite in 2026, but everyone has questions coming into the season. What are those questions? Conference realignment never sleeps, and with that comes the addition of West Florida to the FCS in 2026. What will that look like for the UAC? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis! Like and comment your thoughts down below!!! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro4:17 - Bobby Kennedy Dominating In-State Recruiting16:01 - Biggest Questions For The Big Sky in 202636:30 - West Florida Joining The FCS in 202640:34 - Sacramento State's 2026 Football Schedule45:20 - Athletes Taking A MS/HS Redshirt Year?51:02 - Final Thoughts55:14 - EndFollow 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

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 the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez provides a live update on all the latest action from the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament before sitting down with Taco Dowler, wide receiver for the Montana State Bobcats football and a Billings, Montana native, to discuss the Bobcats' national championship run and the football camps he's hosting across Montana.Colter also shares clips from an interview with Brent Vigen, head coach of Montana State Bobcats football, discussing spring ball, including changes in the secondary following several departures and other key storylines as the Bobcats prepare for the upcoming season. 

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez shares an interview with Brent Vigen, who discusses the transfer portal and the positives it can bring to college football, including roster building, player development, and the ability to recruit higher-caliber high school athletes as recruiting continues to evolve.Next, Colter sits down with Eli Gillman, star running back for the Montana Grizzlies football, to talk about the football camps he and his teammates are hosting around Montana, giving young athletes a chance to develop their skills and learn from some of the best players in the program.

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez shares a personal story about growing up a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and how that childhood loyalty helped shape his love of the NFL. With the recent news of Kyler Murray joining the Vikings following his departure from the Arizona Cardinals, Colter reflects on what the move could mean for Minnesota and why the storyline resonates with him personally. He mixes memories of watching the Vikings growing up with analysis of how Murray's arrival could impact the franchise moving forward.Next, Colter shifts to high school hoops with a full update on the prep basketball playoffs across Montana. He breaks down both boys and girls postseason action from around the Treasure State, highlighting strong performances from programs in Missoula, where five schools are advancing in their respective classes as the road to the state championships continues.To close the hour, Colter plays the first press conference from Brent Vigen following last season's national championship run with the Montana State Bobcats football. Vigen discusses the challenge of trying to repeat last year's magical season and addresses a busy offseason across the college football landscape, including the departure of North Dakota State Bison football from the FCS and the retirement of Bobby Hauck, who quickly took a new role as defensive coordinator for the Illinois Fighting Illini football.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Brent Vigen, head coach at Montana State University. Coach Vigen shares his journey from graduate assistant to national championship head coach and reflects on the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. He discusses learning under Craig Bohl, developing players at a high level — including his experience coaching Josh Allen and what it takes to build and sustain a championship culture. In this conversation, Coach Vigen breaks down: Earning credibility as a young coach Leading fellow staff members early in his career Building and maintaining standards within a program Motivating players after winning a national title The importance of serving the coaching profession through the AFCA Board of Trustees This episode is packed with practical insight for coaches at every level who are focused on leadership development, culture building, and long-term program success.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Montana State head football coach Brent Vigen. Vigen reflects on Montana State's journey to the FCS National Championship, Justin Lamson's development at quarterback, the lessons learned from past national title losses, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy, spend the majority of the show discussing Jimmy Rogers bolting for Iowa State and what's next for Washington State.  Jim is all on board with Rick Neuheisel, but Puck doesn't see it or want it.  Puck believes they should go all in on Brent Vigen, the Montana State head coach.  What about Luke Falk? Both Puck and Jim agree that would be a stretch. Whoever they hire they just want someone who loves Pullman and Washington State. They briefly touch in on the Harry Ford trade and wonder why he didn't return more and it spoke volumes how the rest of the league views him.  And, did Pete Carroll just sound the alarms on betting in the NFL on he coached in their loss to the Broncos on Sunday by kicking a last second field goal to cover the spread?Puck talks Seahawks, “The Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic.  It's another dominating Seahawks defensive performance.  Sam Darnold started shaky but was sensational in the second half and it was finally the breakout game for Rashid Shaheed.  “On This Day…”   George Washington, Pearl Harbor, John Glenn and Jeff George are all in the news. Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”   Commitment and loyalty is over in college athletics.  (1:00) Puck and Jim (1:17:18) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic  (1:44:24) “On this Day…”  (1:46:50) “Hey, What the Puck!?”