Big Sky Breakdown

Former Montana State head coach Rob Ash, who won 70 games between 2007 and 2015 as the head coach at MSU, joins Colter Nuanez to share memories on helping rebuild the Bobcat football program, the state of affairs in college athletics and thoughts on this year's national championship game between the Bobcats and North Dakota State. 

Ryan Tootell takes the reigns for a spirited preview of what's gotten Montana State to the brink of its first national championship in 40 years.  The undefeated Bobcats take on second-ranked North Dakota State on January 6, 2025.  The Bison are looking for their 10th national title since 2011. 

Former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to preview No. 1 Montana State vs No. 2 North Dakota State on January 6, 2024.

No. 1 Montana State (15-0) takes on No. 2 North Dakota State (13-2) on January 6 in Frisco, Texas. The Bobcats are looking for their first national title since 1984. NDSU is trying to win its ninth title since 2011 and 15th overall national championship.  North Dakota State senior QB Cam Miller, senior DT Eli Mostaert addressed the media on December 30.

No. 1 Montana State (15-0) takes on No. 2 North Dakota State (13-2) on January 6 in Frisco, Texas.  The Bobcats are looking for their first national title since 1984. NDSU is trying to win its ninth title since 2011 and 15th overall national championship. North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek, senior QB Cam Miller, senior DT Eli Mostaert addressed the media on December 30.

No. 1 Montana State (15-0) takes on No. 2 North Dakota State (13-2) on January 6 in Frisco, Texas. The Bobcats are looking for their first national title since 1984.  NDSU is trying to win its ninth title since 2011 and 15th overall national championship.  Montana State senior safety Rylan Ortt & senior QB Tommy Mellott addressed the media on Dec. 30.

No. 1 Montana State (15-0) takes on No. 2 North Dakota State (13-2) on January 6 in Frisco, Texas. The Bobcats are looking for their first national title since 1984.  NDSU is trying to win its ninth title since 2011 and 15th overall national championship.  Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Dec. 30.

0:00 - Intro  1:45 - Rather Have Cam Miller or Tommy Mellott?  14:52 - Looking At Sam Herder’s Tale of the Tape 38:05 - Hidden Matchups In The National Championship 48:15 - Bold Prediction For The Natty  52:20 - Worst Case Scenario For Each Championship Team 59:18 - Brent Vigen Signs Contract Extension w/ Montana State  1:06:10 - Final Thoughts 1:07:07 - End 

Montana State defeated South Dakota 31-17 to advance to the FCS national title game in Frisco, Texas against No. 2 North Dakota State. The Bobcats are 15-0 and the No. 1 seed.  Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Mellott and senior defensive end Brody Grebe addressed the media following the win.  South Dakota head coach Bob Nielson also talked following his team's season ending.  Video filmed &a...

The University of Idaho introduced Thomas Ford Jr., as its next head football coach on Friday December 20, 2024. The Vandals have been to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs two years in a row. 

Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Montana State's 52-19 win over Idaho, Tommy Mellott's fabulous senior season, Jason Eck's departure to New Mexico (16:16), and MSU's semifinal matchup with South Dakota.  Skyline co-founder Brooks Nuanez (25:17) chimes in to talk all about the Big Sky coaching carousel and how important the hires are at Sac State and Idaho t...

Former player & coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana State's latest victory, musings about the NCAA Transfer Portal particularly when it comes to the University of Idaho + a preview MSU's matchup against No. 4 South Dakota. 

0:00 - Intro  1:31 - Montana State vs Idaho Reaction  13:04 - South Dakota vs UC Davis Reaction  19:02 - South Dakota State vs Incarnate Word Reaction  25:36 - NDSU vs Mercer Reaction  30:44 - Which Final 4 Team Has Looked The Best?  40:33 - FCS Semifinals Previews & Predictions 48:51 - Who Has The Most To Lose/Gain In FCS Playoffs?  55:03 - Final Thoughts  57:27 - End

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about No. 1 Montana State's 52-19 win over No. 8 Idaho and the fall out with UI head coach Jason Eck jumping ship to go to New Mexico less than 24 hours after the loss. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's FCS Playoffs semifinal matchup against No. 4 South Dakota on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium. Montana State is 14-0 and in the FCS semifinal for the fourth time since 2019. 

Following No. 1 Montana State's 52-19 win over No. 8 Idaho, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen (beginning, 5:22), redshirt freshman running back Adam Jones (1:38), and Tommy Mellott (12:17) along Idaho head coach Jason Eck + sophomore linebacker Jaxton Eck and sophomore receiver Jordan Dwyer (21:25). 

Skyline analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the various comings and goings amongst Big Sky talent in the NCAA Transfer Portal, the Big Sky teams left in the FCS Playoffs and the Montana Griz season coming to an end. 

Brooks Nuanez joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things FCS playoffs in relation to the three Big Sky Conference teams remaining, including a preview of No. 8 Idaho at No. 1  Montana State (8:59).  Andrew Houghton joins Colter (19:21) for an excerpt on Nuanez Now to talk about the NCAA Transfer portal entries from the Big Sky as of Tuesday. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by UC Davis head coach Tim Plough about his transition to being a first-year head coach along, UCD's second-round 42-10 playoff win over Illinois State and this week's matchup at No. 4 South Dakota.  Then hear from UC Davis senior nose tackle Princeton Toki (30:13) talks about the Aggie defense and this week's opportunity in Vermilion.  

Colter Nuanez is joined by Jason Eck, the third-year head coach of the Idaho Vandals, to preview his team's rematch with No. 1 Montana State in the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs.  Andrew Houghton shares an interview with UI sophomore quarterback Jack Layne (18:19) as well. 

Former Montana State player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a winding conversation about the rise of the Big Sky Conference, the rise of the Montana State Bobcats and MSU's Friday night matchup with Idaho in the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. 

University of Idaho head coach Jason Eck and quarterback Jack Layne (31:57) addressed the media ahead of UI's quarterfinal FCS playoff game against No. 1 Montana State in Bozeman, Montana on Friday night. MSU beat Idaho 38-7 on October 12.  Also, University of Idaho men's basketball coach Alex Pribble (41:30) addressed the media as well. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen previews his team's quarterfinal matchup with No. 8 Idaho on Friday night in Bozeman. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak to talk about the end of Montana's football season, which closed with a 35-18 loss at No. 3 South Dakota State, and Montana State's upcoming rematch (18:53) against the University of Idaho in Bozeman, MT on Friday night. 

Idaho head coach Jason Eck, quarterback Jack Layne, wide receiver Jordan Dwyer addressed the media following a 34-9 win over Lehigh.  UI moves into the quarterfinals for the second year in a row. The Vandals play at No. 1 Montana State on Friday night in Bozeman.