Big Sky Breakdown

Baker High School senior Madison O'Connor, a Montana State basketball commit, joined Nuanez Now to talk about Baker's state championship and her commitment to Montana State women's hoops.

Montana State first-year wide receivers coach James Price joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's spring ball and national championship defense.

Montana State women's basketball play by play announcer Daniel Salle joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk all things MSU women's hoops in the WNIT 

Montana State national championship skier Justine Lamontange joined Colter Nuanez Nuanez Now on ESPN MT.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discussed Bobby Kennedy's recent recruiting wins and what they mean long-term for the Montana Grizzlies. A lot of fans have been displeased with how the in-state recruiting has gone over the last few years, and he's looking to turn things around. The Big Sky certainly has a favorite in 2026, but everyone has questions coming into the season. What are those questio...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm talking about the recent discussion going on at the admin level of the NCAA and one that could directly affect NDSU and Sacramento State. Since they are moving up, the "Deserving Teams Exception" could apply for them. Idaho State's revenue share number has been made public, I want to look at it and discuss what that means for the rest of the Big Sky Conference....

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at who some of the young rising stars in FCS football are. These are players who have the chance to be some of the best in the country in 2026. Luke Combs made waves by saying he doesn't donate NIL at App State, and he thinks they should drop down. Are there real drop-down candidates at the FCS level? Sam Herder reported on potential changes coming to th...

Seventh-seeded Idaho became the first team in Big Sky Conference tournament history to win four straight games to advance to the NCAA Tournament by posting a 77-66 win over Montana.  The Vandals (21-14) advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990. Montana was gunning for its 14th NCAA Tournament bid in its 7th championship game appearance in 11 years under Travis DeCuire.  Idaho h...

No. 1 Idaho won for the 18th time in a row, setting a school record with their 29th win this season after toppling No. 2 Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday.  Under second-year head coach Arthur Moreira, the Vandals are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Moreira, Hope Hassmann and Debora Dos Santos addressed media following the historic victory.  Montana State finishes its s...

No. 7 Idaho won for the third time in three days to vault the Vandals into the Big Sky Tournament championship game for the first time since 1993.  The Vandals beat No. 3 Eastern Washington 81-68 to advance to play Montana on Wednesday.   Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, Isaiah Brickner & Kolton Mitchell following the victory. Idaho plays Montana at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Eastern Washington starte...

Montana outlasted Portland State for a 75-72 win in the Big Sky Tournament semifinals, the third win this season for the Griz over the Vikings. UM advances to his seventh BSC Tourney title game in 11 trips under head coach Travis DeCuire. DeCuire, Money Williams and Brooklyn Hicks + Portland State head coach Jase Coburn & seniors Terri Miller Jr., and Jaylin Henderson addressed media following...

Second-seeded Montana State needed a Briane Bailey game-tying 3-pointer to force OT, but emerged with a 79-77 win over No. 6 Eastern Washington in Boise.  The Bobcats move into the Big Sky Tourney championship game to take on No. 1 Idaho on Wednesday at 3 pm The teams split season series.  Montana State head coach Tricia Binford, sophomores Taylee Chirrick & Addison Harris along with Eastern W...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I took a look at all the FCS coaching hires in this year's cycle and gave my thoughts about who got the best hire and who got the worst hire, ranking them from 1-24. Tell me in the comments how I did. I also looked at the most likely FCS vs FBS upsets in the 2026 season. All of that and more in this week's episode. 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - FCS vs FBS Payouts & Upsets...

Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. He addressed the media along. 

Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. First-year head coach Bobby Kennedy talked about hiring Sanders and his team's spring ball through two practices. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm giving my thoughts about Bobby Kennedy's spring press conference and what we may have learned from what he had to say! The combine was this weekend. Who are some of the FCS players who bettered their draft stock? The NCAA is nearing some rule changes for the 2026 season, and penalties are being discussed for coaches who sign transfers outside of the window. What...

Montana offensive coordinator Brent Pease addressed the media for the first time in his 8 years working at his alma mater to talk about UM's offense heading into spring ball. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy gave a 20-minute opening statement about the Griz program then took questions for 10 minutes to help preview UM's spring ball, which starts on March 2. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at the FCS teams with the most star power, NDSU's petition to be eligible for the CFP and the MWC championship, and the specifics of Sac State's deal with the MAC. I'm talking about all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!  0:00 -  Intro  2:21 - Most Star Power in the FC...

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez for reactions to Bobby Hauck retiring and a conversation about the legacy he leaves, or impacts, at the University of Montana. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck abruptly retired on February 4. He took a job at Illinois less than a week later. Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez break it all down in a two-part episode.

Montana State women's basketball associate head coach Ryan Johnson has been in the Big Sky Conference for almost 20 years. He shares his thoughts on the league with Colter Nuanez.

Montana State sophomore Jaden Steppe scored a career-high 15 points as MSU defeated Montana in Missoula 82-71 on Saturday. Steppe talked about transitioning from Colorado State, his Montana roots, his rivalry experiences and more.

Montana associate head coach Chris Cobb joined Colter Nuanez to talk about roster building, coaching in the Big Sky in the modern era and the stretch run for the Griz with five games in conference play remaining before the league tournament in Boise.

Taco Dowler, one of the stars of Montana State's national title game victory over Illinois State, joins Colter Nuanez to rehash his favorite memories and talk about his summer football camps that he will host in the month of June alongside captain running back Adam Jones.