Big Sky Breakdown

The latest Vandals Weekly breaks down one of the biggest wins in Idaho football history as the Vandals knocked off No. 1 Montana State 35-34 in a wild finish at the Kibbie Dome. Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. joins Ryan and Colter to break down the dramatic victory, the resilience of the Vandals and what the win means for Idaho moving forward. WR Ryan Jezioro , who caught the game-winning touchd...

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins the Big Sky Breakdown to recap the Aggies’ bounce-back 49-38 win over Eastern Washington and look ahead to what’s next for UC Davis during its bye week. Plough breaks down the Aggies’ offensive performance against the Eagles, how his team responded after a difficult stretch, and the areas UC Davis needs to improve as it prepares for the second half of the seaso...

Brooks & Colter Nuanez rap about No. 1 Montana State having its 19-game winning streak snapped in Moscow, Idaho to the previously winless Idaho Vandals. Plus, the Nuanez brothers talk about Brooks Davis's heater, Keali'i Ah Yat's re-ascension and Montana's rise to No. 2 in this week's poll with a huge matchup in Flagstaff looming.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and linebacker Justin Eklund addressed the media head of UM's trip to Flagstaff to take on Northern Arizona. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, junior wide receiver Brooks Davis and senior linebacker Nai Mose along with Northern Colorado head coach Ed Lamb, linebacker Ezra Ekuban & quarterback Kenny Lueth press conference following UM's 36-14 win over the Bears on Saturday in Missoula. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, senior linebacker Neil Daily & senior quarterback Patrick Duchien addressed the media as MSU's 19-game string came to an end. 

Former Montana State player & coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down MSU's short-handed win over Northern Arizona and to preview the Bobcats' short week and trip to Idaho. 

JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana State’s hard-fought 28-14 win over Northern Arizona. Flynn analyzes how the Bobcats handled being short-handed, including the performances of backup quarterback Patrick Duchein and running back Colson Coon, and looks ahead to Montana State’s upcoming road matchup at Idaho on ESPN Friday night.

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins the Big Sky Breakdown to discuss the Aggies’ 62-22 loss to Montana and preview Saturday’s nationally televised matchup with Eastern Washington. Plough breaks down what went wrong against the Grizzlies, what UC Davis can learn from the loss, and how the Aggies plan to respond against the Eagles.

The Samuel Akem Show and Big Sky Breakdown Podcast Network team up for a crossover episode as Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez break down the news that Illinois has parted ways with former Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck just four games into the season. Sammy and Colter discuss the surprising timing of the coaching change, Hauck’s connection to Montana football, what the move means for Illin...

The latest Vandals Weekly is packed with Idaho football coverage ahead of Friday night’s matchup with No. 1 Montana State. Ryan and Colter sit down with Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. to preview the Vandals’ showdown with the top-ranked Bobcats and discuss the challenges facing Idaho heading into the matchup. At 15:00 , Colter interviews Idaho standout quarterback Josh Week about the matchup and...

The latest Talkin’ Schmidt is loaded with Montana Grizzlies football discussion on the Big Sky Breakdown Podcast Network. The guys give plenty of praise to the Griz offensive line after Montana’s latest performance, break down the good news and bad news coming out of the weekend, and examine the defensive adjustments that helped Montana find its stride. Plus, it wouldn’t be Talkin’ Schmidt without...

Montana bounced back from a 52-17 loss at Oregon State to roll UC Davis 62-22, partially because of defensive improvements.  UM defensive coordinator Eric Sanders & linebacker Nai Mose chimed in on the latest trajectory. 

Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez on ESPN Montana to break down the Grizzlies’ dominant win over UC Davis and look ahead to the upcoming matchup with Northern Colorado. Kennedy discusses Montana’s performance in Davis, what the Grizzlies can build on moving forward, the challenges Northern Colorado presents, and the latest surrounding Montana football.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Tootell & Nuanez for his weekly one-on-one interview on ESPN Montana. Vigen discusses the Bobcats’ latest performance, the challenges of Big Sky Conference play, what Montana State needs to improve moving forward, and the latest around the Bobcats as they continue their championship pursuit.

FCS national analyst Sam Herder joined Colter Nuanez for an in-depth conversation about some of the storylines coming out of the Missouri Valley, including South Dakota State winning without QB Chase Mason and Youngstown State "upsetting" South Dakota.  Sam & Colter also talk about Montana's statement-making 62-22 win over No. 10 UC Davis and Montana State earning a 28-14 win over Northern Ari...

What was the bigger & more important win between Montana's 62-22 drubbing of UC Davis and Montana State's 28-14 win over Northern Arizona despite four All-Americans being on the shelf?  Brooks & Colter Nuanez discuss that and much more on the latest Big Sky Breakdown podcast

Montana State true freshman wide receiver Carter Dahlke continued his breakout rookie season with seven catches for 117 yards and a 47-yard touchdown in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American wideout/punt returner Taco Dowler on the shelf with a head injury. Dahlke joined Colter Nuanez to talk about his standout rookie year. 

Montana State senior running back Colson Coon rushed for 199 yards on 18 carries in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American captain Adam Jones on the shelf. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about the 19th straight win for the Bobcats. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen recapped MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona and previewed Friday night's trip to take on Idaho (0-4) at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive tackle Austin Buehler & DT Zeke Seumalo on UM's upcoming homecoming game against Northern Colorado. 

No. 1 Montana State won for the 19th time in a row to move to 5-0 with a 28-14 victory over No. 18 Northern Arizona despite multiple captains out. Bobcat starting QB Justin Lamson, WR Taco Dowler & RB Adam Jones, all captains, were not available for Saturday's showdown.  Instead, MSU rode Colson Coon's 199 yards rushing and QB Patrick Duchien's 281 total yards to a 28-14 victory to move to 5-0...

Former Montana State player & Coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a weekly installment as MSU moved to 4-0 with a 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State. The Bobcats host No. 18 Northern Arizona on Saturday.

Former Montana State offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's first four games of 2026 as the Bobcats re-enter Big Sky Conference play Saturday against No. 18 Northern Arizona