Big Sky Breakdown

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

UC Davis gets a major Big Sky Conference test Saturday night when the Aggies host No. 5 Montana in Davis. UC Davis head coach Tim Plough and defensive coordinator Matt Coombs join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup, break down the challenges of facing the Grizzlies and discuss what the Aggies need to do on both sides of the ball against one of the FCS’s top-ranked teams. Plough and Coombs also...

No. 18 Northern Arizona heads to Bozeman for a massive Big Sky Conference showdown against No. 1 Montana State on Saturday night. Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright and offensive coordinator Bryan Larson join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup with the defending FCS national champions, discuss the Lumberjacks’ fast start, and break down the challenges of facing Montana State at Bobcat Sta...

Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez to preview Montana's matchup at No. 10 UC Davis. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez to discuss MSU's 18th straight win over Central Connecticut State & to preview the homecoming game in Bozeman against No. 18 Northern Arizona.

Andrew Schmidt gives his impressions of Montana after seeing the Griz for the first time in person during Saturday's 52-17 loss to Oregon State in Corvallis. He also breaks down the flaws of the current Griz defense, the next steps for the UM offense to find its flow and counts down his Top 5 rices. 

Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. + Big Sky analyst Samuel Akem break down Idaho’s 0-4 start heading into its bye week.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for a deep dive into giving letter grades to the position groups for Montana and Montana State one month into the 2026 football season. 

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez for the first "contenders or pretenders" for the 2026 football season going through most of the top teams in the country. Plus, a dive into No. 5 Montana at No. 10 UC Davis and No. 18 Northern Arizona at No. 1 Montana State in the two Big Sky Conference games of the week.

Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez break down Montana's 52-17 loss to Oregon State and talk about the pivotal nature of UM's game at UC Davis this Saturday. The duo also breaks down Montana State clawing out a 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State to extend its 18-game winning streak.

Montana State defensive end Seth Brock notched two sacks against Central Connecticut State. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about his breakout performance and preview MSU's game against No. 18 Northern Arizona. 

Montana State senior offensive lineman Titan Fleishmann chimes in to talk about MSU's 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State and to preview the Bobcats' Big Sky Conference game against No. 18 Northern Arizona. 

Montana is coming off its first loss of the Bobby Kennedy era after falling 52-17 to Oregon State on Saturday. The No. 5 Griz look to bounce back against No. 10 UC Davis on the road on Saturday. Kennedy, senior tight end Titus Rohrer & senior linebacker Clay Oven addressed the media on Monday September 21, 2026.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen's team is on an 18-game winning streak after outlasting Central Connecticut State 35-30 on Saturday. Now the Bobcats host No. 18 Northern Arizona in Bozeman on Saturday evening on ESPN 2.  Vigen hosted his weekly press conference on Monday.