Big Sky Breakdown

Montana lost for the second week in a row on Saturday, falling 31-24 in overtime at No. 2 Sac State. The Griz hit the road again this week for a trip to Ogden, Utah to take on No. 5 Weber State (3-1 in league, 6-1 overall). The Griz are 3-2 in league play, 5-2 overall.  On Monday October 24, 2022, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Levi Janacaro and senior offensive tackle Chris Walker a...

No. 3 Montana State emerged from a wild, haphazard showdown against No. 5 Weber State that included four safeties on errant punts, a kick and punt return touchdown by Weber State plus a blocked field goal by the Wildcats, and a Big Sky Conference record for rushing yards by a quarterback (273) by MSU sophomore Tommy Mellott to post a 43-38 victory.  Colter Nuanez tries to sum up MSU's fifth straig...

In this week's Around the Big Sky, Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Weber State senior wide receiver Ty MacPherson, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, MSU sophomore Justus Perkins, Montana senior cornerback Justin Ford, and Sac State head coach Troy Taylor plus Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth gives his financial tip of the week. 

On this week's "Catching up with a Coordinator", Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State offensive line coach and run game coordinator Brian Armstrong to talk about his rebuilt unit, their outstanding play, MSU's powerful rushing attack, the holes that now need to be filled on the OL because of injuries and the Bobcats' October 22 matchup against No. 5 Weber State in Bozeman.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports co-founder to talk about the regressions of the Montana offense, Lucas Johnson's eyes while under center, the progression of the Bobcat defense and much more in his return to the Big Sky Breakdown. What did the Bobcats look like with Tommy Mellott back at the helm? Is it time to sound the alarm in Missoula? Ty Gregorak raps about those things and more with...

No. 3 Montana State is 4-0 in Big Sky Conference play with undefeated and fifth-ranked Weber State coming to town. Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday October 17, 2022.  Side note: Colter Nuanez did did a 1-on-1 with Vigen today, so you won't hear any of his questions in this presser. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the Big Sky Conference slate with a heavy emphasis on Idaho's 30-23 win over No. 3 Montana in Missoula and Montana State's 37-14 win over Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media following his team's first loss of 2022, a 30-23 defeat at the hands of the rival Idaho Vandals on October 15.

Colter Nuanez presents his series of interviews from the week leading up to game day October 15, including central figures in the matchups between Montana vs Idaho and Montana State vs Northern Colorado. Big Sky Breakdown times 1. Gevani McCoy, Idaho quarterback - 2:38 2. Ravi Alston, Montana State wide receiver- 9:32 3. Alex Gubner, Montana defensive tackle - 20:00 4. Paul Maola, Idaho linebacker...

In this week's 'Catching up with a Coordinator, Colter Nuanez chats with Montana State offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright about MSU's proposed two-quarterback system with the return of Tommy Mellott, the impact of a pair of grad transfer receivers and more. 

In this week's ESPN Roundtable, which originally aired on "Nuanez Now" on ESPN Missoula, SWX Montana TV and the ESPN MT app, Colter Nuanez is joined by College Football hall of famer John Friesz to talk about his career with the Idaho Vandals and UI's rivalry against Montana as the 88th "Battle for the Little Brown Stein" approaches in Missoula. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports hopped on the "Tubs in the Club" podcast with Dallas Hammer and Brian Marceau to preview Montana's upcoming game against Idaho in the 88th Battle for the Little Brown Stein. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a mid-season chat about Montana State, Montana and the rest of the Big Sky.  Lead analyst Ty Gregorak breaks down what it's like to prepare for games you are "supposed to win" plus thoughts on the Bobcats, the Grizzlies and the rest of the league. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media following his team's bye week with Idaho coming to Missoula on Saturday October 15, 2022 for the 120th Battle for the Little Brown Stein. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday October 10, 2022 to recap his team's 37-6 win over Idaho State and preview MSU's trip to Greeley, Colorado on Saturday October 15. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports presents the latest Big Sky Breakdown with Sacramento State sophomore running back Cameron Skattebo, Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum, new Voice of the Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly and Idaho State sophomore quarterback Sagan Gronhauer. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth gives his two cents on the Griz and his financial tip of the week. Around the Big...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak to talk about Montana State's quarterback revelation, Montana's struggles at Holt Arena historically and MSU's homecoming game against Idaho State.  Former Griz running back and current NFL agent Andrew Schmidt chimes in about Montana's mid-season report plus a thesis on what the future might hold for the Montana schools and other...

Montana State posted a convincing 41-24 win over UC Davis on October 1, 2022 under the Bobcat Stadium lights in Bozeman.  The win moves MSU to 2-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 4-1 overall and drops UC Davis to 0-2 in league, 1-4 in Big Sky play.  The Bobcats host Idaho State (0-5) on Saturday in Bozeman. MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on October 3, 2022.

Colter Nuanez raps with Montana State second-year offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright about MSU's 3-1 start, his quarterback and running back situation and the Bobcats hosting UC Davis this week on ESPNU. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by a variety of guests, including first-year head coaches Charlie Ragle of Idaho State, Jason Eck of Idaho, along with Weber State defensive coordinator Grant Duff, Idaho State Journal beat writer Greg Woods, UC Davis play-by-play broadcaster Scott Marsh, Montana State senior safety Ty Okada and Montana senior safety Robby Hauck. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES 1 – Charlie Ragle, I...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak for a discussion about an instant classic between Montana State and Eastern Washington plus a few thoughts about how Montana builds then rides momentum.  Brooks Nuanez swings by to talk about another Griz blowout as Montana steam-rolled Portland State on Homecoming plus a discussion about life without Tommy Mellott for the Bobcats....

Montana, fresh off a 53-16 boat race of Portland State in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams, gets set to travel to Idaho State on Saturday. Montana is 4-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country while Idaho State is 0-4.  Griz head coach Bobby Hauck, junior offensive guard Hunter Mayginess and senior defensive tackle Eli Alford addressed the media on Monday September 26, 2022

No. 4 Montana State gutted out a 38-35 win over No. 15 Eastern Washington on Saturday to move to 1-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 3-1 overall. MSU hosts UC Davis (1-3) on Saturday night at Bobcat Stadium.  The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPNU.  Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday.

After a wild day of results on the first weekend of Big Sky Conference play, Colter Nuanez breaks down all the games across the conference and gives three big things from Montana's Homecoming blowout of Portland State and Montana State's wild escape on the red turf in Cheney. Featuring post-game reactions from Bobby Hauck, Robby Hauck and Junior Bergen for the Griz and Brent Vigen, Sean Chambers a...

Colter Nuanez presents a jam-packed podcast featuring Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran, Eastern Washington quarterback Gunnar Talkington, Portland State offensive lineman Tyson Pauling, EWU wide receiver Efton Chism III plus insight from Ian Laird on MSU and Nick Taber on Montana and Nick's financial tip of the week.  BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES 2:40 – Riley Corcoran, Voice of the Griz 25:26 – Ian Lai...