Big Sky Breakdown

Former Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's run to the 2025 national title and his departure to the NFL. 

Skyline Sports MSU beat writer Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez to rehash all the key details and key performers in Montana State's 35-34 win over Illinois State in the FCS national championship game.

Montana State sophomore Adam Jones rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the second year in a row to help MSU to 14 straight wins and its first national title since 1984. He sat down with Colter Nuanez to rehash the memories and preview the summer camp series he has planned with Taco Dowler.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Colter joins to discuss the recent DC hires at Montana and Montana State. He also talks about a recent conversation he had with Kent Haslem and what he learned from it. I also asked him what he sees as a realistic timeline for the Cats and Grizzlies moving up to the next level. As always, he brings great insight and info to the discussion. Stay tuned for the entire...

Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer & junior Money Williams addressed the media following Saturday's 82-71 loss to rival Montana State. 

Montana State head coach Matt Logie along with seniors Jed Miller & Patrick McMahon addressed the media following MSU's 82-71 win over Montana in Missoula to complete the season sweep of the Griz. 

Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris addressed the media following his team's 72-55 home loss to rival Montana State on Saturday in Missoula. 

Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford along with junior Ella Johnson and sophomore Addison Harris following 72-55 win over Montana in Missoula on Saturday. 

Montana athletic director Kent Haslam joined Colter Nuanez to talk about Bobby Hauck's abrupt "retirement", then his resurfacing at Illinois and much more about the state of UM athletics.

Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris along with sophomore Avery Waddington addressed the media ahead of the rivalry game Saturday against Montana State.

Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer & freshman Grant Kepley addressed the media ahead of Montana State coming to Missoula on Saturday.

Montana men's basketball assistant coach Jay Flores joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the state of college basketball and preview the Grizzlies' rivalry game against Montana State on Saturday.

Manhattan Christian alum Seth Amunrud shares his story of going from Class C to junior college to Montana State and helps preview MSU's rivalry game in Missoula against Montana on Saturday.

Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris joins Colter Nuanez to preview UM's game against Montana State in Missoula on Saturday.

Montana State freshman Jamison Phillip scored a career-high 23 points in MSU's 82-44 win over Montana in Bozeman in January. She joined Colter Nuanez to preview MSU's game in Missoula on Saturday.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central (FCS Bluebloods on YT) to talk about everything going on in FCS football (and there's a lot). From NDSU moving up to the FBS, to Montana head coach Bobby Hauck retiring, to Sac State willing to pay up to $10 million to go FBS. We get into it ALL. *This was recorded prior to the official announcement of NDSU leavin...

Montana announced Bobby Kennedy as its new head football coach after the retirement of longtime head coach Bobby Hauck on Wednesday.  Kennedy's press conference took place at the Canyon Club on the UM campus. 

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt, who played for Bobby Hauck from 2004 until 2008, joins Colter Nuanez to break down Hauck's announcement that he is retiring as the head coach at Montana. 

Longtime Montana head football coach Bobby Hauck and UM athletic director Kent Haslam addressed the media following Hauck's abrupt retirement on Wednesday February 4, 2026. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, the main topic is the discussion of how important Justin Lamson was to the success of the Montana State offense in the 2025 season. That, along with some other really good topics. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!  0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Is Justin Lamson A Game Manager?  20:23 - FCS Teams With Momentum Into 2026 33:26 - FCS Player...

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk national championship game reactions, NCAA transfer portal strategies and the near future for Montana and Montana State.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the best team in each FCS conference ahead of the 2026 season. I also talk about high school recruitment vs. the transfer portal as it pertains to college recruiting. I looked at the numbers for the last 11 FCS national champions and discussed where real contenders sit in those numbers. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Stay tuned for...

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk Griz football, the transfer portal extravaganza and the University of Montana in search of a new president - how will it impact athletics?

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look at the best teams heading into the 2026 season. I also grade Montana's 2026 transfer portal class so far. The transfer portal is now closed, and where have players ended up? All of that and more in this week's episode. 0:00 - Intro 3:21 - Way Too Early Contenders For 2026 9:27 - Grading Montana's 2026 Transfer Portal Class 19:24 - Where Are Big Sky Players Go...