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In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by national FCS expert Sam Herder to break down the FCS Committee's newly released Top 10 rankings. They dig into the biggest risers, surprise teams, and where both Montana and Montana State stand in the national conversation. (3:16) Then, Colter chats with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen about the Bobcats' season so far and what lies ahead as they head into their bye week at the halfway point.(35:36)To close the hour, Colter previews the MLB postseason picture and offers his thoughts on where things stand as we head into the heart of October. (46:06)
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez keeps the FCS conversation rolling in this week's ESPN Roundtable with former Griz wide receiver Sam Akem. The two break down the latest FCS rankings, react to the committee's picks, and assess where Montana and Montana State stand heading into the second half of the season. (2:06)Later, Griz tight end Titus Rohrer joins the show to talk about Montana's second-half surge against Cal Poly and what it took to mount a comeback win during homecoming weekend. (38:45)A full hour of rankings talk, Griz insight, and big-picture FCS analysis.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN MT to discuss his team at the mid-point of their season as MSU is on a bye this week with a trip to Cal Poly coming next week.
Montana State is on a five-game winning streak entering its bye week. The Bobcats drilled Idaho State 48-14. Skyline analyst Mike Rider gives his mid-season report, including surprises so far for the Bobcats as well as areas Montana State needs to improve entering the stretch run.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down 10 standout moments and key storylines from high school football across Montana.This week's highlights include Big Sky's win over Sentinel to move to 7-0, Hellgate's upset of Helena Capital, and Manhattan staying perfect at 6-0. Colter also checks in with Florence Falcons head coach Adam Goodnight as his team continues to surge late in the season. (14:22)Then it's time for the Treasure State Stars of the Week, spotlighting top performances from across both high school and college football in Montana.To wrap up the hour, Colter dives into the in-state recruiting battle between Montana and Montana State — and explains why one program may be pulling ahead.
Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the head coaching opening for Oregon State football and how it might impact the Big Sky and Treasure State. Plus, the duo talks about Montana allowing just 21 yards in the second half of a 28-9 win over Cal Poly and Montana State rolling up almost 400 yards on the ground in a 48-14 win over Idaho State.
In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem will be talking about the Bobcats' dominant win in Bozeman on Saturday against the Bengals. Their defense continues to impress. He also looks at UC Davis and their continued rise as their freshman QB plays better and better by the week. NDSU dominated another ranked opponent and they look unstoppable. He touches on Northern Colorado and their big time win against ranked Idaho.0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Montana State vs Idaho State Recap 12:27 - UC Davis vs NAU Recap 21:00 - NDSU vs Southern Illinois Recap 29:51 - Northern Colorado vs Idaho Recap 38:35 - North Dakota vs YSU Recap 46:05 - No Huddle Notes 1:01:12 - Final Thoughts 1:02:25 - End
Brian covers Montana and Montana State's inevitable matchup for a top 2-3 seed and the Big Sky title, and a look at the WIDE-OPEN middle of the conference. Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shopping/Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Custom Sportswearwww.vandalgear.com
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, freshman cornerback Carson Williams (12:04) who had a forced fumble and running back Adam Jones (18:29) after he rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown, addressed the media following MSU's 48-14 win over Idaho State.
Colter kicks things off with regular guest Rajiem Seabrook, celebrating the Giants' big win over the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. The two break down the biggest NFL headlines heading into the weekend and mix in some MLB Playoffs talk as October baseball rolls on.(1:15)Next, Colter wraps up his preview of Montana State's matchup with Idaho State, offering an inside look at the Bobcats' defense. He's joined by MSU cornerbacks coach Trent Greene to discuss the secondary's strong play and the challenge ahead on Saturday. (28:12)And to close the show, it's this week's Prep Hot Ticket. Colter chats with Helena High head coach Dane Broadhead about the Bengals' win streak, how they've responded since an early-season setback, and how they're preparing for a tough matchup this weekend against Glacier.(38:52)
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is once again joined by Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins to preview the Bengals' huge upcoming showdown with Montana State. (4:36)Then, Colter turns the focus to another fierce in-state rivalry match-up — as Montana and Montana State meet on the ice tomorrow in Helena. Voice of Griz Hockey Geoff Safford checks in with interviews from Griz defenseman Teag Wagner (23:48) and Montana State head coach Dave Weever (41:10) to set the stage for the big matchup.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter dives into the ESPN Roundtable to preview the biggest volleyball showdown of the season — and one that could break attendance records — as the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats prepare to face off. The segment includes exclusive interviews with Montana's Alexis Batezel and Delaney Russell, as well as Montana State's Matt Houk and Lauren Lindseth.Next, Colter turns to the pitch, catching up with Griz Soccer defender Makena Smith to preview a crucial Big Sky matchup against Weber State at South Campus Stadium.Finally, Colter wraps up the hour with a post-practice conversation with Phillipsburg native and Griz junior safety Kade Cutler. They talk about his transition from Montana State to Montana, his impressions of the coaching staff, and a look ahead to the Grizzlies' homecoming showdown against Cal Poly.
Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with a look at two red-hot programs on campus, previewing Griz Soccer and Griz Volleyball as both teams ride impressive starts to their seasons.Then, Colter recaps Saturday's football action, sharing his takeaways from the Montana and Montana State games. He's also got postgame interviews with Griz head coach Bobby Hauck and Bobcats head coach Brent Vigen, offering insight into each team's outlook moving forward.To close things out, Colter catches up with Montana senior linebacker — and Sentinel High School alum — Geno Leonard, fresh off the practice field. They break down the Grizzlies' comeback win over Idaho State and preview this weekend's big homecoming showdown against Cal Poly.
Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to chat about Montana's comeback win over Idaho State, Montana State's smothering defensive effort at Northern Arizona, Michael Wortham's prowess, the collision course the Griz and Cats seem to be on and much more.
Montana and Montana State are each off to 3-1 starts in Big Sky Conference play with the Battle for the Main Line Trophy coming up in Missoula on Saturday. The Griz are off to their best start in more than 30 years, having won 11 of 12 entering Saturday's rivalry matchup with MSU. Montana State endured a rigorous non-conference schedule and sits at 3-1 in league play after beating league powers NAU & Northern Colorado. Griz senior libero Alexis Batezel, the reigning Big Sky Player of the Week, along with sophomore outside hitter Delaney Russell along with Montana State senior libero Lauren Lindseth & head coach Matt Houk joined Colter Nuanez for this week's ESPN Roundtable.
Montana State redshirt freshman wide receiver Jabez Woods joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT for this week's Montana State Minute. Plus, stick around to hear from MSU cornerbacks coach Trent Greene (10:12) in this week's MSU assistant coach interview.
Montana State is riding a four-game winning streak after a 34-10 beatdown of No. 13 Northern Arizona. The Bobcats have allowed 34 points in regulation to FCS opponents so far this 2025 season. Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down how Montana State's defense has been so stout so far this campaign.
Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about Montana State's suffocating defense (0:00), Montana's "Casino Royale" defense and why it's a bad matchup against Idaho State's quick-hitting spread (10:10), what the Griz could do to get more pressure (16:47), Taco Dowler's growing legend as a punt returner and how he compares to Junior Bergen (24:51), the impact of freshmen receivers like Brooks Davis and Jabez Woods on both sides of the rivalry (29:46) and what the best comparisons are for budding Griz star Michael Wortham (34:16) as Wortham is coming off Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 6. The duo discusses North Dakota State's Top 10 win over Illinois State, South Dakota State's road victory over Youngstown State, Montana State's impressive defensive performance against Northern Arizona, and Austin Peay ending West Georgia's undefeated season. All this & 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.
In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about Montana State and how they have continued to ascend. He looks at their road win against NAU and how dominant it was. He also looked into UC Davis and their continued winning ways. They played a close one against Cal Poly, but their young QB ultimately made the winning plays in the end. NDSU and SDSU both played close-ranked games on the road, but both came out with the win.0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Montana State vs NAU Recap 13:24 - UC Davis vs Cal Poly Recap23:13 - NDSU vs Illinois State Recap 33:25 - SDSU vs Youngstown State Recap 43:29 - No-Huddle Notes 56:36 - Final Thoughts 57:35 - End
Montana State fifth-year head coach Brent Vigen shared analysis of his team's 34-10 win over No. 13 Northern Arizona last week and previewed his team's game Saturday against Idaho State in Bozeman.
Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington to preview the Lumberjacks' upcoming matchup against Montana State and how NAU is preparing for the challenge. (19:55)Then, Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke joins the show to break down the Bengals' home game against the Montana Grizzlies and reflect on the team's development this season. (27:15)To wrap up the hour, Colter catches up with Griz legend and current broadcaster Jordan Tripp to hear how things are going in the booth and get his insights on Montana's big game against Idaho State. (45:00)
"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."
"In this Akem's Analysis, I talked with Brock Galvin to not only look at the state of the UC Davis Aggies and where they currently sit. But we also previewed their matchup this week against Cal Poly. It was a great conversation with two former players."
Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the No. 13 Lumberjacks hosting No. 5 Montana State on Saturday.
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 6 slate. The duo discusses the massive Top 15 Big Sky matchup between No. 5 Montana State and No. 13 Northern Arizona, as well as a major MVFC clash between No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 6 Illinois State. They also preview a Top 25 UAC matchup between No. 16 West Georgia and No. 22 Austin Peay, as well as an intriguing matchup featuring No. 2 South Dakota State against No. 24 Youngstown State. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 6 matchups. 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.
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Lord of the Spreadsheets Kevin, Big Sky Brigit, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. Jordan ate all the foods at the State Fair of Texas. We attempt to preview Week 6 and determine our Sickos Committee Game of the Week. We look at the Beavers and App State's turnover problems, Miami Ohio and NIU, wonder if San Diego State can only score points at home, the Battle of the Belt, Deacons and interim bump Hokies, Clemson at UNC and Chapel Thrill's Ludacris morning concert, Army/UAB, have no idea what is going to happen in Kansas State at Baylor, BC and Pitt, the all-new GMC FIUConn, OWL VS OWL (screeching sound), and ULM at Northwestern. Then a volcano erupts in our podcast, and we get absolutely sidetracked making a restaurant, the Return to the MAC for UMass; we find ourselves absolutely intrigued by UTSA at Temple, Big Red at the Blue Hens. Hey, it's Washington vs. Maryland in the Big Ten? Get confused about the very minimal late-night CFB action; we all feel like Texas at Florida will make everyone feel bad. Big Sky Bangers, Montana at Idaho State, Montana State at NAU, huge Southland Showdowns, Nicholls at Lamar & Stephen F. Austin at UIW, West Georgia Wolves love, and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 5-Discussing how we ranked the Top 5 nationally-Week 6 preview: No. 1 NDSU at No. 6 Illinois State, No. 2 SDSU at No. 24 Youngstown State, No. 5 Montana State at No. 13 Northern Arizona, No. 16 West Georgia at No. 22 Austin Peay-And moreThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.
Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson break down two of the biggest matchups in the FCS this week in Montana State vs Northern Arizona & South Dakota State vs Youngstown State Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the second hour, Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by former Montana Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell as they continue their breakdown of last weekend's Montana and Montana State football games.To close out the hour, Colter and Ryan turn their attention to the NFL—diving into results of Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, top headlines, standout performances, and key storylines from around the league.
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.
Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with Idaho Vandals head coach Thomas Ford Jr. to preview their marquee matchup against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Coach Ford shares insight on Idaho's preparation, key matchups, and what it'll take to win in one of the Big Sky's toughest environments.Then, Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best joins the show to break down the Eagles' upcoming showdown with Montana State in Bozeman. Coach Best discusses game plan strategy, standout players, and what his team needs to do to pull off a road win against the Bobcats.To close the hour, Colter dives into this weekend's prep football slate with analysis, key games to watch, and local storylines from across the state.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined in studio by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for another fun round of sports gossip and laughs. They talk about her son Ben getting run over by Montana State running back Taco Dowler, the ups and downs of parenting young kids, and the buzz around a possible Taylor Swift appearance at the Super Bowl.Later in the hour, Colter gets a quick interview in with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and Griz safety Micah Harper to preview Saturday's matchup against Indiana State and discuss where the team stands.