Big Sky Breakdown

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to discuss why only four FCS players were drafted in the NFL Draft. Plus, Colter's reactions from the Montana State spring game. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about all the teams in the Big Sky Conference and which have the toughest and easiest strength of schedule heading into the 2026 season. The NFL Draft has come and gone, and now some of the top FCS players have their home. Who ended up where, and what are their chances of making an impact? Is the transfer portal changing the number of FCS players to get draft...

Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson joins the Big Sky Breakdown to talk MSU spring ball, preview the spring game and promote his upcoming youth summer camps.

MSU head coach Brent Vigen, No. 41 Caden Dowler, QB Justin Lamson, DE Dom Solano & freshman WR Parker Mady addressed the media following the session.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about the primary narrative for Montana State ( 1:57 ) entering 2026 as the Bobcats charge through spring ball. Plus, key positions to watch in this weekend's MSU spring game ( 16:15 ), and full reactions from the Griz spring game ( 24:41 ) a few weeks ago.

Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith joins Colter Nuanez to give his national championship game reactions, position versatility along the offensive front, Titan Fleishmann's huge aspirations for his senior year and things to watch in the Bobcat spring game on Saturday in Bozeman.

Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste joins Colter Nuanez on the first half of this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 ESPN Radio to preview the MSU spring game on April 25.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT to break down the top returning QBs in the FCS, why they stayed at their respective schools, how we rank each AND the controversy behind those rankings.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I go through my 2026 QB rankings, and there may be some surprises. Montana State is the favorite to win the title in 2-26, but who are their biggest threats to upset them? UC Davis will be getting the Connors brothers back this season after their waiver was approved, and it could do a lot for them. Looking at their schedule, they may be able to win the Big Sky title...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the new eligibility rule the NCAA put forward, which would give college athletes 5 seasons of eligibility after graduation or their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. I also talked with Hashimm Jones after the spring game, and we got to hear what his thoughts are on his role for the upcoming season. FAMU football received a postseason suspension for...

Teya Yeomans checks in with her final recap of the Montana State spring rodeo following another standout day for MSU cowgirls and cowboys.

Teya Yeomans, a Montana State volleyball player and Skyline rodeo correspondent, breaks down Saturday night's Montana State rodeo performance and interviews bull rider Holden Atkinson.

Montana offensive coordinator Brent Pease & defensive coordinator Brent Pease join Colter Nuanez for the ESPN Roundtable on Nuanez Now on ESPN MT to preview the UM spring football game on April 10 at 6 p.m.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for Master's picks + spring ball story lines ( 23:07 ), things to watch at Friday's Griz spring game, the three hardest Griz to replace ( 46:28 ) and the three easiest Griz to replace ( 55:41 )

Skyline analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down the recent NFL Pro Day at both Montana and Montana State.

Montana State standout all-around cowgirl joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about MSU's spring rodeo starting April 9.

Montana State senior cowboy Cole Detton joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things MSU spring rodeo and his nomination as a finalist for the Little Sullivan Award.

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt dives into his passion: the Master's Golf Tournament. He makes his picks in a dual purpose segment with Colter Nuanez. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm getting into my FCS Way Too Early Top 25 for the 2026 season. This comes from seeing the Flo Sports Way Too Early Top 25 and having some thoughts on how I would do it differently. Donald Trump signed an executive order on college sports that seeks to make sweeping changes to the wild, wild west landscape that we see today. I give my thoughts on some of the propo...

Colter & Brooks Nuanez go back and forth on big questions about Montana and Montana State, including rebuilding Griz hoops after Money Williams transfers, Taylee Chirrick returning to MSU women's hoops, the Griz football team rebuilding its defense and key position battles for MSU football this spring. 

Montana State hosts its NFL Pro Day on April 2. Montana hosts its Pro Day on April 3. The Bobcats have four participates while the Griz have 15. Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez break down the pro prospects of all the participating athletes on this week's "Inside the FCS" on ESPN MT.

Montana State defensive coordinator Bobby Daly joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Daly's foray to UTEP, his return to Bozeman and how the 2026 Bobcat defense appears to be shaping up. 

Montana State rodeo coach Kyle Whitaker joins Colter Nuanez to preview MSU's spring rodeo. 

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about impressions of Bobby Kennedy's first few months on the job as the head coach for the Montana Griz football team.

Montana head football coach Bobby Kennedy joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to talk about his coaching influences and how he'll go about evaluating the Griz offensive and defensive lines.