Big Sky Breakdown

This week, Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's hoops plus checks in with one of the new football head coaches in the league, with interviews including:  Northern Colorado head men's basketball coach Steve Smile (4:00), Northern Arizona head men's basketball coach Shane Burcar (14:48), Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford (25:15) John Vel...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's basketball, including Sac State men's head coach David Patrick (6:12), Portland State men's head coach Jase Coburn (20:06), John Velk, Velk Law Griz Greats countdown: Shawn Samuelson (34:45), Portland State women's head coach Chelsey Gregg (43:30), Montana State men's head coach Danny Sprinkle (51:40), Montana...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews with a variety of subjects in this weekend's rivalry showdown as Montana prepares to host Montana State in a double header in Missoula on Saturday January 21, 2023.  Hear the latest edition of John Velk's countdown of the top Griz men's hoopers of all time featuring a conversation about Sayeed Pridgett (2:14). Plus, hear interviews with Montana State senior point gu...

Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference with all the scores from the women's league (1:50) and the men's league (7:05), plus rapid reactions from both.  Hear from a breakdown of Montana State's 67-52 win over Weber State + sound bites from head coach Danny Sprinkle (11:41). And Griz hoops analysis (18:00) + an interview with Montana point guard Brandon Whitney (23:40). 

On Thursday January 12, 2023, there were four games each in Big Sky Conference women's & men's basketball. Colter Nuanez gives a Big Sky scoreboard (0:35), Andrew Houghton joins in to break down Weber State's wild 59-57 win over Montana in Missoula (2:38) and thoughts on Montana State sweeping Idaho State (11:41).  Plus, hear interviews with Weber State head coach Eric Duft (14:45) and Montana...

Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's & women's basketball with interviews featuring:  Riley Corcoran, Voice of the Griz -  3:08 Danny Sprinkle, Montana State men’s head coach – 20:51 Travis DeCuire, Montana men’s head coach – 33:32 John Velk, Velk Law – 45:05 Tricia Binford, Montana State women’s head coach – 53:40 Eric Duft, Weber State men’s head coach 1:03:27 Seton...

Former Montana State defensive lineman Bill Kollar went on to play eight seasons and coach for three decades in the NFL. He retired from football on Sunday. On Tuesday, he found out he would be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.  Kollar was a two-time All-American at MSU who went on to become the MVP of the 1974 Senior Bowl and the first player ever out of the Big Sky Conference to b...

Colter Nuanez breaks down all things Big Sky Conference women's & men's basketball with league play opening up on the final weekend of 2022.  Colter gives five interesting things about Big Sky women’s hoops (3:15), the Big Sky women’s hoops players of the week so far (9:26), five interesting facts about Big Sky men’s hoops (11:05), the Big Sky men’s hoops players of the week so far (23:51) and...

The early signing period for college football opened on Wednesday December 21, 2021. The Montana Grizzlies football team signed 13 prospects from the high school ranks, including eight from Montana. UM head coach Bobby Hauck and recruiting coordinator Justin Green addressed the media on Wednesday regarding the incoming recruiting class. 

Colter & Brooks Nuanez analyze what has made this Montana State team special, how to define its leadership, why Brent Vigen has been the perfect fit plus what to expect from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Plus, hear from SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier, Sam Herder of Hero Sports and Colter Nuanez's breakdown of what is missing for Griz football entering the off-season. 

Montana State rolled in to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs with a 55-7 win over William & Mary in the quarterfinals on December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. The semifinal appearance is the third in a row for the fourth-seeded Bobcats.  MSU plays at No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday afternoon in Brookings, South Dakota. Montana State second-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media...

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez of ESPN MT and Skyline Sports to preview MSU's FCS playoffs quarterfinal game on Friday December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. 

Colter Nuanez & Brooks Nuanez (2:23) analyze the Big Sky Conference's coaching carousel plus give thoughts on Montana State's 33-25 win over Weber State to move into the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the third fall season in a row and give some thoughts on Montana's season-ending 49-26 loss at No. 3 North Dakota State. Colter & Ty Gregorak (37:26) break down what is missing for the...

On Tuesday December 6, 2022, Montana pounded South Dakota State, racing to an 81-56 victory in the lone December non-conference home game for the Grizzlies. Hear from Montana head coach Travis DeCuire (4:23), Montana junior point guard Brandon Whitney (9:24) & South Dakota State head coach Eric Henderson (11:53) on the contest.  Plus, the debut and first installation of a new Big Sky Breakdown...

Montana lost 49-26 at North Dakota State on Saturday, December 3, 2022. On Monday December 5, 2022, Griz head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media to recap the season and preview the upcoming recruiting period.  Video courtesy of UM Athletics and produced by Colter Nuanez. All Rights Reserved.

No. 4 Montana State rushed for 388 yards on the way to a 33-25 win over No. 9 Weber State in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday December 3, 2022 in Bozeman.  The Bobcats are into the quarterfinals of the postseason for the third fall season in a row. On Friday December 9, 2022, the fourth-seeded Bobcats host fifth-seeded William & Mary of Williamsburg, Virginia.  MSU second-year...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to analyze Jason Eck's first season at Idaho, ponder the best fits for the head coach openings at Idaho State and Northern Colorado and debate the ramifications for a win or a loss by Griz football this weekend at North Dakota State. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth swings by to talk Griz and give his financial tip of the day. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez & Ty Gregorak to talk all things Cat-Griz, FCS playoffs and analysis on the Weber State at Montana State game plus the Montana at North Dakota State contest in this weekend's second round of the FCS playoffs.

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference, including chats with  - Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy - 3:32 - Idaho head coach Jason Eck - 9:05 - Sac State offensive lineman Brandon Weldon - 20:25 - Montana senior kick returner Malik Flowers - 31:04 - Montana State junior tight end Treyton Pickering - 41:37 - Weber State senior wide receiver Ty MacPherson - 51:13 - North Dako...

Colter Nuanez shares this week's "Catching up with a Coordinator" segment with Montana State second-year offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright recapping MSU's offensive performance in a 55-21 win over rival Montana and previewing Montana State's second-round FCS playoff matchup against No. 9 Weber State. 

Montana scored 31 unanswered points on the way to a 34-24 win over Southeast Missouri State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on November 26, 2022.  The Grizzlies (8-4) head to third-seeded North Dakota State (9-2) for first matchup between the FCS powers since 2015. NDSU has claimed nine of the last 10 fall national championships.  Audio recorded & produced by Colter Nuanez. All Rights R...

Montana State went 8-0 in Big Sky Conference play and finished 10-1 overall to earn its first Big Sky championship since 2012 and the No. 4 seed in the FCS playoffs. Coming off a first round bye, MSU hosts No. 9 Weber State on Saturday in Bozeman.  The Wildcats held on for a 38-31 win over North Dakota in the first round. Montana State defeated Weber State 43-38 on October 22, 2022 in Bozeman.  Au...

Colter Nuanez breaks down the first round of the FCS Playoffs with scores and Round of 16 matchups, plus some analysis of all three Big Sky Conference playoff games. Colter also gives his "Three Big Things" about Montana following a 34-24 come from behind victory for the Grizzlies over Southeast Missouri State. The Griz scored 31 unanswered points to advance to play North Dakota State in the secon...

In this special Thanksgiving installment, Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to rehash the 121st rivalry game between Montana and Montana State, put into words MSU's 55-21 beatdown of the Griz and preview this weekend's FCS playoff games. 

Montana went 2-4 down the stretch, including a 55-21 loss at No. 3 Montana State on Saturday in Bozeman, MT. But the Grizzlies qualified for the FCS playoffs for the 26th time in program history as an at-large. The Grizzlies will host Southeast Missouri of the Ohio Valley Conference in Missoula on Saturday November 26, 2022. On Monday, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain linebacker Patrick O...