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On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Griz legend, NFL player, and current Scripps Sports color commentator for the Grizzlies, Jordan Tripp, for the weekly ESPN Roundtable.The conversation continues with an in-depth breakdown of the “Super Brawl” between Montana and Montana State, marking the first-ever postseason meeting between the two rivals in a historic series that dates back to 1897. With a trip to the FCS National Championship on the line, Colter and Tripp dive into the key matchups, storylines, and what makes this game one of the biggest moments in Montana sports history. (1:00)

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Griz legend, NFL player, and current Scripps Sports color commentator for the Grizzlies, Jordan Tripp, for the weekly ESPN Roundtable.The conversation continues with an in-depth breakdown of the “Super Brawl” between Montana and Montana State, marking the first-ever postseason meeting between the two rivals in a historic series that dates back to 1897. With a trip to the FCS National Championship on the line, Colter and Tripp dive into the key matchups, storylines, and what makes this game one of the biggest moments in Montana sports history. 

The voice of the Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 FM ESPN Radio & SWX Montana Television to preview MSU's semifinal game against Montana in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon. 

It's happening! For the first time ever the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats will face off in the post season! To mark the occasion YOL's resident Bobcat, Derek and Griz, Sammy G break down the implications of this historic game and give some insight on what we might expect in Saturdays match. Send us a text!Support the show

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime friend and former Montana Broadcasters Association Sportscaster of the Year, Ryan Tootell, to break down round two of the Brawl of the Wild. The duo dives deep into key Griz vs. Cat matchups, the legacies on the line, and what's really at stake when Montana and Montana State clash again on Saturday. 

Colter Nuanez continues Brawl of the Wild coverage on Nuanez Now with sound from Monday's press conference, featuring Bobby Hauck as he discusses how the Grizzlies are preparing for Montana State. (15:35) Colter then sits down with Missoula native and Montana State running back Adam Jones to talk about facing the Griz for the second time in just a few weeks, the emotions of the rematch, the importance of home-field advantage, and what the rivalry truly means to him. (27:31)

Montana State sophomore captain Adam Jones joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 FM ESPN MT to discuss the upcoming rivalry showdown between No. 2 MSU and No. 3 Montana in Bozeman, MT on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. 

Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn, a new contributing analyst to Skyline Sports, joins Colter Nuanez for a preview of the second matchup between MSU and Montana in the last month after the Bobcats won in Missoula 31-28. 

Leo Davis, a former Montana State offensive lineman and the color commentator for the Bobcat radio broadcasts, breaks down what Montana State needs to replicate and what the 'Cats have to fix in a rematch against archrival Montana in Bozeman on Saturday.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to break down what Montana's chance at redemption against Montana State might look like on Saturday in Bozeman and what it can do for the Griz season after UM lost to MSU at home on November 22. 

Former Montana Radio Broadcaster of the Year Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 FM ESPN MT to break down the matchups that will go similarly and differently in Saturday's Cat-Griz game, a debate on which coach has the most in the line, and a look at the stars for each team and how they might perform in Saturday's FCS Playoffs semifinal. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comEvery rivalry has a story, and the one between Montana and Montana State is REALLY good. Kevin Van Valkenburg, the former Griz linebacker and ESPN writer and current Fried Egg Golf content director, joins Alex and Richard to talk about what this series means to his home state. How do Griz and Bobcat fans view each other? How does Missoula vs. Bozeman play into this? How did a 16-year Montana win streak change the rivalry for the future? And what's with the “Brawl of the Wild” nickname, which didn't always exist?Subscribers get the full episode. Thanks to everyone who's joined us this year. By subscribing, you make this show a sustainable operation, and you also get a lot more Split Zone Duo. Subscriptions cost $10 a month or $110 for the year, and we're proud to have extremely low cancel rates as people try it out and enjoy it. You can subscribe at this link.Producer: Anthony Vito

In the 2nd hour of Monday's Nuanez Now Colter Nuanez was joined by his regular Monday guest in longtime NFL Head Coach Marty Morhinweg! The former Griz quarterback kicked things off sharing his thoughts on the upcoming contest on the gridiron featuring Montana and Montana State this weekend with a trip to Nashville on the line. The duo would then shifted their attention to the professional ranks talking through the biggest stories from Week 15 of the NFL Slate.

Brooks & Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports compare and contrast all the dynamics between Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula and the upcoming matchup between the 'Cats & Griz in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon.

Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez break down the key matchups and narratives leading up to the 125th matchup between Montana and Montana State in Bozeman, MT on Saturday afternoon.

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports joins Dave Wooten on 106.9 FM KSKY Country in Bozeman for his weekly hit previewing the 125th Brawl of the Wild between No. 3 Montana and host No. 2 Montana State in Bozeman. 

https://whoisemmabass.comBioWith a firm focus on the heavier side of electronic music, Emma Bass is a 28-year-old powerhouse known for her distinctive sound and dynamic presence behind the decks. Blending underground energy with refined artistry, her sets weave together UKG, tech house, and bass - all delivered with that unmistakable Emma Bass flair.Fusing her talents as both a DJ and live vocalist, Emma brings a fresh live element to her performances, combining her commanding voice and strong songwriting abilities to create an experience that is as immersive as it is energetic.Her breakout collaboration with Nemo (AUS), “Why Don't You”, released on Be Rich Records, stormed the ARIA Club Charts and caught the attention of Steve Aoki, earning airtime across the U.S. and Canada. The success of the track launched Emma's first Australian tour, with standout performances at major venues including HQ Adelaide, Australia's largest nightclub.Further cementing her place in the scene, her collaboration with Lit Lords (USA) gained global traction after being featured on Trap Nation, amassing over 100K views and attracting attention from industry heavyweights.Known for her ability to move seamlessly between studio production and live performance, Emma continues to push boundaries, supporting some of the biggest names in electronic music -  sharing stages with:Skream, Chris Lorenzo, Art Work, Touch Sensitive, Moksi, Mike Cervello, Akouo, Lumberjvck, Borgore, Busy P, Griz, Nemo, Luude, Chenzo, Mighty Fools, AB The Thief, Figure, Crankdat, Noy, Nick Thayer, Human Movement, Preditah, Motez, AC Slater, DJ Q, Yellow Claw, My Nu Leng, TXNK, Hydraulix, Doctor Werewolf, GTA, Lawbrakr (Canada), Bonka, Captain Hook, Lorenzo Raganzini , Bag Raiders, Ben Hemsley, and Havana Brown.With her highly anticipated debut original single “Sweet Déjà Vu” set for release January 16th 2026, Emma Bass stands poised to make an even bigger mark on the global electronic scene — proving she's not just an artist to watch, but a force to be reckoned with.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with seniors offensive lineman Dillon Botner and safety Tanner Huff addressed the media ahead of Saturday's FCS semifinal playoff game in Bozeman against No. 2 Montana State. MSU won 31-28 in Missoula on November 22. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's rematch with Montana on Saturday in Bozeman. The Bobcats won 31-28 in Missoula on November 22. This week's matchup will determine who goes to the national title game for the FCS Playoffs. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Keenan and I recap Montana's second 50-point victory in as many weeks as they turn their sights towards a familiar foe in the Montana State Bobcats, with a chance to go to Nashville on the line. We give our thoughts on the Griz, then we look ahead towards the colossal matchup. Stay tuned for the whole episode. SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en

South Dakota senior quarterback Aidan Bouman & senior defensive tackle Mo Newsom along with head coach Travis Johansen addressed the media following Montana's 52-22 win over USD in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. South Dakota's season ends with a 10-5 record. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior wide receiver Michael Wortham and sophomore outside linebacker Caleb Otlewski following UM's 52-22 win over South Dakota to advance to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs for the 12th time in school history, including the second time in the last three seasons. 

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his preview of Montana's quarterfinal matchup against South Dakota, featuring an interview with Coyotes head coach Travis Johansen. Johansen breaks down the keys to his team's success over the past few seasons and shares his thoughts heading into their showdown at Washington–Grizzly Stadium. (5:57)Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Sentinel boys basketball head coach Sam Beighle to discuss the Spartans' expectations for the season as they get set for their opening tipoff tonight. (28:50)To wrap up the hour, Colter is joined by former Griz linebacker and NFL veteran Jordan Tripp to break down what makes Montana's defense so difficult to play against. (43:49)

Ace gave us the keys this week and we met up at the Townsquare studio to record this week's GFR.  We're wrapping SDSU, talking South Dakota, and all things playoffs.  Go Griz! The post Griz Fan Radio – Live in studio! appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

Ace gave us the keys this week and we met up at the Townsquare studio to record this week's GFR.  We're wrapping SDSU, talking South Dakota, and all things playoffs.  Go Griz! The post Griz Fan Radio – Live in studio! appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

Former Montana linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the return of Keon Loud, the accelerated performance of Solomon Tuliapupu and the Griz defense morphing into an elite unit + we preview the quarterfinal game against South Dakota in Missoula on Saturday afternoon.

Most college football observers did a double-take when reading last Saturday’s FCS small college playoff scores. The undefeated defending FCS champion North Dakota State Bison lost – at home!  They were eliminated from the playoffs by Illinois State 29-28. NDSU’s loss has opened the door for a new national champion to be crowned in less than one month.  Villanova’s 2008 national championship was the most recent title won by a member of this year’s remaining eight quarterfinalist teams. What happened to North Dakota State last weekend? North Dakota State came into last Saturday’s home playoff game with Illinois State with a perfect 12-0 record in 2025.  The Bison had already defeated the Redbirds 33-16 at Illinois State a couple of months ago. However, my weekly FCS report last week noted, “That game saw the Bison leading by only two points (18-16) after three quarters before NDSU tacked-on two late scores for the final margin of victory”. Illinois State came into Fargo, North Dakota last Saturday with the knowledge that they had come really close to taking down the Bison in that previous meeting. By contrast, North Dakota State confidently entered last week’s game knowing they had won 14 straight games against their Missouri Valley Football Conference rivals. The Bison wasted no time in taking a 14-0 first quarter lead in NDSU’s always-noisy FargoDome stadium last Saturday. The first offensive play from scrimmage produced a 79-yard touchdown pass completion to Bryce Lance (yes, he is the younger brother of former Bison and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance).  North Dakota State tacked-on a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown to take a 14-point lead in the opening quarter. North Dakota State’s usually punishing offense was throttled all day. Illinois State held the Bison to just six first downs – for the entire game!  NDSU still led 28-14 early in the fourth quarter as Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse tossed five interceptions which allowed the Bison to maintain the lead. However, the Redbirds’ quarterback saved his best for last. Rittenhouse tossed two touchdowns in the game’s final three minutes plus a two-point conversion to give Illinois State a thrilling 29-28 win. Illinois State controlled the ball – well, when they weren’t throwing one of those five interceptions to North Dakota State. The Redbirds kept possession of the football for 42 minutes compared to just 18 for the Bison. NDSU finished its season at 12-1. Illinois State improved to 10-4 and now travels west this week to play UC-Davis on Saturday afternoon. Let’s preview this week’s four FCS quarterfinal playoff games! #7 seed Stephen F. Austin (11-2) at #2 seed Montana State (11-2) – FRIDAY – 8PM CST on ESPN Two mirror image teams will meet on Friday night in Bozeman, Montana. The SFA Lumberjacks opened the season with two straight losses and have reeled-off a school-record 11 straight victories to reach Friday’s FCS quarterfinal game. The Southland Conference champions defeated the United Athletic Conference winner Abilene Christian 41-34 at home Saturday in Nacogdoches, Texas to advance to this weekend’s game. Ditto for Montana State! The Bobcats dropped a road “money game” at Oregon and were surprised in their home opener by South Dakota State. After an 0-2 start, Montana State’s defense has only allowed one team (Montana) to score more than 17 points in their current 11-game winning streak.  The Big Sky Champion Bobcats edged Ivy League winner Yale 21-13 last Saturday in Bozeman to advance into the quarterfinals at home on Friday night. Stephen F. Austin’s defense is doing its part this season, too.  The Jacks have allowed just 16 points per game over their current 11-game winning streak. Offensively speaking, Montana State ranks #9 nationally in scoring 36.8 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is #14 in the FBS in scoring by producing 36 points per game. The explosive Lumberjacks’ offense has produced 57 plays of more than 20 yards this season. Montana State expects nearly 20,000 fans for Friday night’s game.  The weather will be chilly with gametime temperatures around 40 degrees and brisk winds of 15-20 mph during this game. 11-2 Villanova at #4 seed Tarleton State (12-1) – Saturday at 11AM on ESPN The Wildcats come into Saturday’s quarterfinal game in north Texas on a 10-game winning streak. Villanova went on the road last Saturday to end the season for previously undefeated Lehigh 14-7 in a game played in Bethlehem, PA.  The Wildcats from the Coastal Athletic Conference took advantage of two Lehigh turnovers to secure a win in this tightly-contested game. Villanova’s fans must travel nearly 1,600 miles southwest to Stephenville, Texas (near Fort Worth) to attend this Saturday’s quarterfinal game. The Tarleton State Texans prevailed 31-13 over the University of North Dakota last week to advance into Saturday’s quarterfinals. The 12-1 Texans’ only blemish on its record came after a last minute field goal gave eventual United Athletic Conference champion Abilene Christian a 31-28 win on November 1. Tarleton State’s defense is ranked #10 nationally and allows just 18 points per game. The weather in north central Texas should be terrific on Saturday.  Sunny skies with gametime temperatures in the mid-60’s and light winds will make for perfect football weather conditions. Univ. of South Dakota (10-4) at #3 seed Montana (12-1) – Saturday 2:30PM on ABC The Coyotes of South Dakota and the Grizzlies of Montana will meet on Saturday afternoon for the first time in a playoff setting. These two FBS schools are spaciously separated by nearly 1,100 miles.  The University of Montana football team has never lost to USD (5-0) since the Coyotes moved up into the FCS football group in 2008. South Dakota wants to change that on Saturday. The Coyotes’ 10-4 record is deceiving.  Their losses came at FBS member Iowa State and against three other FCS playoff qualifiers (Lamar University, Illinois State, and North Dakota State). USD from the Missouri Valley Football Conference has blasted two consecutive playoff opponents. Last week’s 47-0 ambush at #6 seed Mercer raised a lot of eyebrows.  The Coyotes’ offense ran for 309 yards and passed for another 241 on Saturday in Macon, Georgia.  South Dakota’s defense stifled Mercer’s vaunted passing attack as it produced four interceptions. The Montana Grizzlies of the Big Sky Conference will have the home field advantage on Saturday.  This will mark the first-ever football game to be televised by ABC at picturesque Washington/Grizzly stadium in Missoula.  Montana is the FCS’ all-time leader in post-season appearances (29) with national championships won in 1995 and 2001. The Griz is #3 nationally in scoring (41.5 points per game). Their prolific passing attack produces almost 300 yards per game with an efficient 70% completion percentage. The weather forecast for Saturday’s game calls for afternoon sunshine and a balmy (by Montana standards) high temperature of 52 degrees. Illinois State (10-4) at #8 seed UC-Davis (9-3) – Saturday at 4PM on ESPN+ The final FCS quarterfinal game of this weekend will be played just west of Sacramento on the campus of UC-Davis.  UC-Davis and Illinois State are both seeking their schools’ first FCS national football championship. These two teams played each other in the second round of last year’s FCS playoffs.  The Aggies of UC-Davis cruised in a 42-10 home field decision over the Redbirds from Normal, Illinois. As we covered earlier, Illinois State (which finished in 3rd place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular season) will not be intimidated after traveling to #1 seed North Dakota State last weekend and taking a 29-28 victory over the defending champs. The “Road-birds” are now 13-1 over the past two seasons as a visiting team against FCS opponents.   Senior wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz added three touchdowns against North Dakota State last week. He now owns the Illinois State school record with 36 TD catches in his career. Meanwhile, the UC-Davis Aggies of the Big Sky Conference feature one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the entire FCS.  Last week’s home playoff win over Rhode Island saw the Aggies pass for 277 yards and rush for 276 more as they pulled away in the second half in a 47-26 victory over the Rams. UC-Davis is hosting a quarterfinal game at home for the first time since 2001. Saturday’s weather in northern California will feature plenty of sunshine and a kick-off temperatures at a cool 47 degrees.  Enjoy this weekend’s FCS quarterfinal games! The post FCS Quarterfinals – No Mo’ Bison to worry about! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Sam Vidlak, who played at Montana before transferring to Stephen F. Austin, leads the Lumberjacks into the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs Friday night in Bozeman against No. 2 Montana State.

Montana senior wide receiver Drew Deck joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN radio in Missoula to talk about his career and preview UM's FCS Playoff matchup against South Dakota.

(1) New Happier Ja Morant's return to the Grizzlies (2) Geoff Calkins joins J&J discussing Charles Huff, Silverfield & Ja Morant (3) Ja, Griz giveaway, Vandy v. Tigers

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Griz FCS Playoffs win + if Montana and Montana State actually have a stronger chance to keep stud players than other non-FBS schools.

Former Montana running back Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about message boards, disagreements and the things UM showed in a 50-29 win over South Dakota State that helps make the Griz a true national title contender.

South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen addressed the media ahead of his team's FCS Quarterfinal matchup against No. 3 Montana in Missoula.

Meet Chris Cobb; after grinding through working multiple jobs while getting into coaching, he joined Montana when Travis DeCuire became the head coach. Now in his 12th year, he has been key in the Griz's success.Check out the rest of the Griz schedule: https://gogriz.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Colter Nuanez opens the show by breaking down the biggest matchups across the FCS landscape, starting with Illinois State's unbelievable upset win over NDSU, UC Davis' impressive performance in their victory over Rhode Island, and South Dakota's dominant showing against Mercer.From there, Colter dives into a wild weekend in Montana football, unpacking the Grizzlies' statement win over South Dakota State and Montana State's nail-biter against Yale. He digs into the defining moments of each game and what they signal for both teams moving forward. The episode also features conversations with coaches Brent Vigen, Bobby Hauck, and Dan Jackson, as well as players Solomon Tuliaupupu and Drew Deck, offering fresh insight straight from the field and locker rooms. Whether you follow the Griz, the Cats, or the wider FCS landscape, this episode delivers sharp, timely analysis from top to bottom.

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Griz quarterback and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg to break down Montana's huge win over South Dakota State, highlighting Ay Yat's standout performance and a Griz offense that erupted for 50 points. They also dig into the postgame scuffle involving Brent Vigen and Julius Davis and what it reveals about the rivalry's intensity.From there, Colter and Marty turn to the NFL, unpacking the Chiefs' surprising loss to the Texans, the Packers' huge divisional win over the Bears, and their take on a big Monday Night Football matchup between the Eagles and Chargers. 

Montana posted a 50-29 win over South Dakota State on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the 15th time in program history. UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior DE Kellen Detrick and senior RB Stevie Rocker Jr., addressed the media ahead of the Elite 8 game against South Dakota State.

With a week of rest the Montana Grizzlies put on their best performance of the season in a masterful beatdown of the SDSU Jackrabbits.  This week we dive into our takeaways from the game and what this means going forward.  We look around the playoffs a bit and give some time to Montana's next opponent, [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast: Montana's most complete game (so far) appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

With a week of rest the Montana Grizzlies put on their best performance of the season in a masterful beatdown of the SDSU Jackrabbits.  This week we dive into our takeaways from the game and what this means going forward.  We look around the playoffs a bit and give some time to Montana's next opponent, [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast: Montana's most complete game (so far) appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain linebacker Solomon Tuliapupu and wide receiver Drew Deck + South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson, defensive tackle Logan Green and quarterback Chase Mason addressed the media following UM's 50-29 win over SDSU in Missoula in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest hardwood action for both the Griz and Bobcat men's and women's basketball teams. (2:16)Then Colter sits down with South Dakota State head football coach Dan Jackson to preview the Jackrabbits' upcoming showdown with Montana at Washington–Grizzly Stadium on Saturday. (12:26)Next, Geoff Safford delivers rink-side insight, featuring interviews with Bobcats captain Hayden Klem (33:45) and defenseman Mack Kline (41:46) as we gear up for the Brawl of the Wild: Hockey Edition this Friday at Glacier Ice Rink in Missoula.And finally, Colter reacts to Josh Margolis's tip about an NAIA playoff team reportedly being removed from the postseason. (50:10)

Former Griz All-American and NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about his impressions of Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula plus key matchups as the Griz get ready for the FCS Playoffs with a second round matchup against No. 14 South Dakota State. 

Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Bobcat football, including MSU's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula and the upcoming potential playoff run for the Bobcats. 

Colter sits down with Medium contributor and South Dakota State insider Tanner Castora to break down the Jackrabbits' roller-coaster season and analyze their high-stakes showdown with Montana inside a roaring Washington–Grizzly Stadium this Saturday. Tanner brings sharp insight, key matchups to watch, and what SDSU must do to survive in Missoula. (2:24)Then, Colter catches up with Montana star running back Eli Gillman, fresh off an 11–1 regular season. Gillman reflects on the Griz's dominant year, the mindset in the locker room, and what it will take to punch their ticket past South Dakota State. (32:42)

Montana running back Eli Gillman joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about winning Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year and UM's second-round playoff matchup against South Dakota State this week. 

This week, the so-called “big names” of college football are still waiting and arguing about which teams should be selected for their upcoming 12-team College Football Playoffs. The television networks will feature a limited slate of major conference championship games this weekend.  Most of this weekend’s FBS teams (win or lose) will probably make the 12-team playoff field. Yawn! By contrast, the FCS small college playoffs are now entering week #2 of their 24-team competition.  Yes, that is double the number of playoff teams compared to the major college football teams! Here’s how the FCS Playoffs work The 11 FCS playoff conferences do not play championship games. In the event of a tie for first place, each conference utilizes a set of tiebreaker rules to determine the league’s top team. Each of the 11 conference winners received an “automatic bid” into the 24-team FCS playoff field.  The other 13 teams were selected by the FCS Playoff Committee (comprised of one Athletic Director from each of the 11 participating conferences). The 11 conference winners are not guaranteed to host a home playoff game.  In fact, the winners of the Ivy League (Yale), Northeast Conference (Central Connecticut State), and Pioneer Football League (Drake) played on the road in Week #1. Last weekend’s first round had the top eight FCS seeds with a bye.  The remaining 16 teams were in action, though.  The next eight highest seeded teams (Seeds #9-16) hosted first round games last Saturday.  Their opponents were selected by the playoff committee with geographic considerations to minimize team travel costs (a very smart idea). Three road teams pulled Week #1 upsets last weekend. Surprising North Dakota clobbered #13 seed Tennessee Tech 31-6 in Cookeville.  Yale scored the final 29 points of the game in the second half to surprise #15 seed Youngstown State 43-42.  Illinois State prevailed over #16 Southeastern Louisiana 21-3 in Hammond. The other five teams eliminated last weekend were Central Connecticut State, Harvard, New Hampshire, Drake, and Lamar. The FCS is now down to its “Sweet 16” round on Saturday.   Let’s review each of the match-ups!  (All kickoffs shown are CST) #12 Villanova (10-2) at #5 Lehigh (12-0) – 11AM on ESPN+ When you’re hot, you’re hot!  The Villanova Wildcats lost two of their first three games of the season (to FBS Penn State and 9-3 FCS member Monmouth).  Since then, Villanova has won nine straight games.  That includes last Saturday’s 52-7 opening round shellacking of formerly 9-1 Harvard.  The Coastal Athletic Association runner-up Wildcats ran for 319 yards as part of a 519-yard offensive output in their home rout over Harvard. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks of the Patriot League enjoyed a first round bye.  Lehigh features the fourth best rushing offense in the FCS with more than 235 yards per game on the ground.  Lehigh (which was the SwampSwamiSports.com #1 regular season team) has limited eight of its 12 opponents to 14 points or less during the season.  Tickets for the first Lehigh home playoff game in Bethlehem, PA since 2004 are scarce.  Saturday’s game will be played in dry but chilly (upper 30’s) weather conditions. #11 South Dakota (9-4) @ #6 Mercer (9-2) – 11AM on ESPN+ South Dakota’s Coyotes from the Missouri Valley Conference eliminated Pioneer Football League champion Drake 38-17 last week in Round 1.  USD has won seven of their last eight games.  This week’s game is the first-ever football match-up of South Dakota and Mercer.  The Coyotes have advanced into the second round of the FCS playoffs for three consecutive seasons. The pass-happy Mercer Bears had a first round bye.  Mercer is second in the FCS with nearly 334 passing yards per game.  Alas, the forecast for Macon, Georgia features a 60% chance of rain with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees.  The weather conditions may dampen the effectiveness of the So-Con champion Bears’ dangerous passing attack. Illinois State (9-4) @ #1 North Dakota State (12-0) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ This is a Missouri Valley Football Conference rematch of North Dakota State’s 33-16 win over the Redbirds on October 4th in Normal, Illinois.  That game saw the Bison leading by only two points (18-16) after three quarters before NDSU tacked-on two late scores for the final margin of victory. Indiana State’s Redbirds are led by quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse.  He passed for 28 touchdowns and ran for seven more scores this season. North Dakota State is the defending FCS champion and is participating in the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season.  The Bison score 42 points per game (#3 nationally) and are #1 in defense by allowing less than 12 points per outing.  Expect another sell-out crowd in the noisy 18,700 seat FargoDome to cheer-on the unbeaten Bison this Saturday afternoon. North Dakota (8-5) @ #4 Tarleton State (11-1) – 12 Noon on ESPN+ I admit it.  It was quite surprising to learn that the 7-5 North Dakota Fighting Hawks were being selected to participate in the FCS playoffs over several other teams with much better season records.  UND finished in a three-way tie for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference.  They were dispatched 1,200 miles to the south to play a first round road game at 11-1 Ohio Valley/Big South champion Tennessee Tech.  The Fighting Hawks soared in the final quarter as North Dakota scored 21 points to secure a 31-6 win and advance into the second round. This week’s “reward” is a nearly 1,300 mile road trip to #4 seed Tarleton State of Stephenville, Texas (runner-up in the United Athletic Conference).  The North Dakota defense forced six turnovers last week in its win over Tennessee Tech. Tarleton State is no slouch on defense, either.  The Texans lead the FCS in turnover margin with a 2.42 “plus” turnover ratio.  Quarterback Victor Gabalis passed for 25 touchdowns and only four interceptions this year to lead Tarleton State’s offense.  Sunny weather and temperatures in the mid-60’s should make for a perfect day for playoff football in north Texas. Yale (9-2) @ #2 Montana State (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ Yale may be destiny’s darling in this year’s FCS playoffs.  After handing unbeaten Harvard its first loss and winning the Ivy League, the Bulldogs found themselves down 35-7 at the half at Youngstown State in last Saturday’s first round playoff game.  A furious second half rally saw Yale escape with an improbable 43-42 win to advance into Round 2. This week’s opponent is also on a roll.  Montana State defeated previously unbeaten Montana two weeks ago to win the Big Sky Conference title.  After a first round bye, the Bobcats can’t wait to play Yale this Saturday in Bozeman, Montana as snow and 38 degrees await the visitors from Connecticut.  Montana State rushes for more than 230 yards per game, so expect a ball-control offensive effort from the Bobcats on Saturday. #14 South Dakota State (9-4) @ #3 Montana (11-1) – 1PM on ESPN+ It took an overtime win in the regular season finale at North Dakota for the Jackrabbits to end their shocking four-game losing streak.  South Dakota State was rewarded by the FCS Playoff committee with a playoff spot.  The Jackrabbits (which finished 4-4 in the Missouri Valley this year) quickly dispatched New Hampshire 41-3 to advance to Round 2 and earn a visit to Missoula to play the University of Montana this Saturday. The hungry Montana Grizzlies are still seething from a season-ending 31-28 loss to rival Montana State.  Even with the loss, the Big Sky runner-up received a first round bye based on their sterling 11-1 regular season record.  The Griz want to avenge last season’s 35-18 playoff loss to South Dakota State in a game played in Brookings, SD.  Running back Eli Gillman (the Big Sky offensive player-of-the-year) leads the team with 105 yards per game and a team-high 17 touchdowns.  Light freezing rain and snow showers are expected during Saturday’s game with temperatures in the upper 30’s. #10 Abilene Christian (9-4) @ #7 Stephen F. Austin (10-2) – 1PM on ESPN+ These two Texas-based conference champions will tee-it up for a second time this season.  This time, the game will be played in Nacogdoches on Saturday.  The Wildcats beat Stephen F. Austin 28-20 in Abilene in early September.  United Athletic League champion Abilene Christian has won seven of its last eight games.  ACU dispatched third-place Southland Conference finisher Lamar 38-20 last weekend in Abilene during Round #1 of the FCS playoffs. The SFA Lumberjacks went 8-0 in the Southland Conference this year to take the league title for the first time since 2010.  Stephen F. Austin has won its last ten games and is allowing only 15 points per game on defense.  SFA was awarded a first round bye, and the school is “jacked” about hosting a home playoff game against the team which beat them in Week #2. #9 Rhode Island (11-2) @ #8 UC-Davis (8-3) – 9PM on ESPN2 “Road” Island is making a 3,000 mile cross-country trip to play this game on Saturday night in northern California.  The CAA regular season champion Rams earned the trip west by winning an opening round playoff game 27-19 at home last weekend over the stubborn Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.  Rhode Island quarterback Devin Ferrell leads the Rams’ offense with nearly 3,500 yards via the air and 22 touchdowns passes. UC-Davis finished third in the Big Sky Conference behind Montana State and the University of Montana.  The Aggies’ explosive offense passes for 258 yards per game and rushes for another 180.  Saturday’s match-up against Rhode Island will be the first-ever for these two teams.  This game will kick-off under clear skies with temperatures falling into the upper 40’s. Enjoy the second round of the FCS Playoffs this Saturday! The post FCS – Previewing the “Sweet 16” Playoff games appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

You met Mike Nugent for a brief moment back in Episode 8 when he was campaigning for mayor but there's a lot more to Mike than just his political involvement. As an avid Griz fan he hosts the Griz Fan Podcast, working a full time job in Real Estate with Berkshire Hathaway, being an owner Paradise Falls, on city council and still finding time to raise a family. Mike is a busy guy and does everything he can to help Missoula thrive and be a community people want to be in.

On this week's Montana Football Hour, Colter Nuanez — joined in studio by former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootellbrings you interviews with both Montana head coaches, Brent Vigen of the Bobcats and Bobby Hauck of the Grizzlies. The coaches break down their All-Conference selections and highlight standout performers including Eli Gillman, Kealiʻi Ah Yat, and Caden Dowler. (14:10) Colter also shares a quick interview with Coach Vigen about his decision to remain at Montana State and turn down the head coaching offer from Oregon State. (24:32)To close out the hour, Colter and Ryan delivers their full evaluation of both the Griz and the Cats, outlining each team's strengths and weaknesses as they get ready for Saturday's second round of the FCS playoffs.

Joining the pod for the first hour and half is head coach Chris Citowicki, associate head coach J Landham, and associate coach Ashley Herndon. We discuss their backgrounds, their coaching style, and the soccer season that ended with the Griz as Big Sky Tournament Champions. There we a lot of fan questions for the staff, [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast – Griz Soccer + SDSU playoff preview appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..