Big Sky Breakdown

Jordan Tripp, a lead analyst for Scripps Sports and contributing analyst at Skyline Sports, joins Colter Nuanez to talk NFL story lines, Big Sky Conference contenders and analysis of the dawning of a new era for the Montana Grizzlies as Bobby Kennedy makes his head coaching debut on Saturday evening as UM hosts Southern Utah.

Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down al the story lines from across the FCS, including true national championship contenders, the Big Sky games of the week and a preview of Southern Utah at Montana on Saturday in Missoula.

Former Montana State player, coach and radio broadcaster Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for the first episode of the 2026 season of "Ridin' With Rider" talking all things Montana State football. 

Idaho second year head coach Thomas Ford Jr. and UI offensive line coach Loren Endsley join Colter Nuanez to preview the Vandals' offense ahead of the 2026 season opener Friday Night at Cal Poly

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and senior linebacker Peyton Wing addressed the media ahead of UM's season opener Saturday night in Missoula against new Big Sky Conference member Southern Utah.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen hosts his first press conference of the 2026 season ahead of his team's season opener at Utah Tech on Saturday night in St. George, Utah. 

Montana State captains safety Caden Dowler (00:00) along with wide receiver Taco Dowler & quarterback Justin Lamson (7:46) address the media ahead of Montana State's season opener at Utah Tech on Saturday. 

Brooks and Colter Nuanez talk about the opening of the Big Sky Conference football season, including the Friday night opener with Idaho playing at Cal Poly on national TV, the points of emphasis for Montana State and Montana opening the 2026 season and other story lines and players to watch from across Big Sky football.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for the Season 2 debut of Talkin' Schmidt talkin golf glory stories, key Griz fall camp story lines and Andrew's Top 5 reasons the Griz will make him drink this season. Stay tuned for the second season preview issue of Talkin' Schmidt this week and be to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and the Big Sky Breakdown podcast network!

Tom Stuber, the Montana State beat writer for Skyline Sports, did 13 interviews in Bozeman, including 12 on media day. Here's all of those interviews as Montana State enters its first game week for 2026 this week.  1 - Justin Lamson, quarterback-  0:00 2 - Adam Jones, running back - 13:30 3 - Jared White, running back - 17:59 4 - Cole Taylor, linebacker - 23:16 5 - Titan Fleishmann, offensive line...

Sam Herder of Hero Sports joins Colter Nuanez to talk about everything that has changed and everything that has not changed entering the 2026 season around the Football Championship Subdivision. 

Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports hash out the Top 25 players in the Big Sky Conference in a rousing, entertaining hour long conversation about the league's best football players.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, defensive coordinator Eric Sanders & senior linebacker Peyton Wing on UM's third week of fall camp

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem on ESPN MT to go through more of our thoughts on the preseason Top 25 as well as give over-under guesses for Northern Arizona and Southern Utah.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen shared thoughts with MSU sports information following Saturday's scrimmage, the only live action for the Bobcats this fall camp. 

Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington talks about his Oklahoma roots, his college journey so far and his aspirations for his senior season with Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez at this year's Big Sky Kickoff media event. 

Cal Poly All-American linebacker Mikey D'Amato joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem to talk about his football roots, what gives him his edge and his pursuit of a second straight All-American season. 

Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem to talk about his journey in Pocatello, how he's grown under Cody Hawkins' tutelage and his aspirations for his final season. 

Eastern Washington defensive tackle Isaiah Perez joins Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem at the Big Sky Kickoff to talk family, what keeps him at EWU, his off-season weight gain and the prospects for the Eagles heading into the 2026 season. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive line coach Brent Myers, senior offensive tackle Austin Buehler & junior OT Torin Jeske analyzed the Griz offensive line following Tuesday's fall camp practice. 

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to go through some of the former FCS standouts battling to make NFL rosters plus the duo picks over/under win totals for the best teams in the Big Sky Conference.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen talks about his team's visit to the White House, the collective mentality of his program and plenty of specifics about his roster with this long-form sit down with Colter Nuanez. 

Montana State sophomore wide receiver Dane Steel talked with Colter Nuanez about the MSU wide receivers room, the Bobcat off-season and chasing another national title. 

Montana State senior linebacker Bryce Grebe talks with Colter Nuanez about MSU's off-season

Montana State sophomore punter Colby Frojker, a preseason All-Big Sky selection, checks in to talk about his progressions this off-season and his burgeoning golf career.