Big Sky Breakdown

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joined Colter Nuanez to give a mid-season report on his team with MSU on a bye and the Bobcats riding a five-game winning streak. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look into the Montana vs Sacred Heart game. The Pioneers are 5-2, but their schedule has been suspect, and the 30.5 point spread would also suggest that. Northern Colorado takes on Sacramento State in a big time matchup that could send shockwaves through the entire Big Sky Conference. I also preview some of the games in the Missouri Valley and one colossal game in...

Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem, a former Griz wide receiver, joins Colter Nuanez for reactions to the first FCS Playoff Committee's Top 10 rankings for 2025 and unveil our latest Big Sky Conference power rankings. 

Andrew Schmidt, a former Griz RB and NFL agent, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to breakdown all things Montana & the Big Sky Conference. This week, Andrew talks about Montana's homecoming win & its struggles in-state recruiting in recent years.

Montana State is on a five-game winning streak entering its bye week. The Bobcats drilled Idaho State 48-14.  Skyline analyst Mike Rider gives his mid-season report, including surprises so far for the Bobcats as well as areas Montana State needs to improve entering the stretch run.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN MT to discuss his team at the mid-point of their season as MSU is on a bye this week with a trip to Cal Poly coming next week. 

Idaho (2-4) is lost 49-33 to Northern Colorado for its third straight loss last weekend in Moscow.  The Vandals take on Eastern Washington in Cheney on Saturday.  Offensive lineman Layton Vining and head coach Thomas Ford Jr. joined Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to preview the week. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem will be talking about the Bobcats' dominant win in Bozeman on Saturday against the Bengals. Their defense continues to impress. He also looks at UC Davis and their continued rise as their freshman QB plays better and better by the week. NDSU dominated another ranked opponent and they look unstoppable. He touches on Northern Colorado and their big time wi...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem & Keenan Curran discuss what they liked and didn't like from Montana's 28-9 victory against Cal Poly. They also take a look at the rest of the Big Sky and evaluate how they stack up currently. 

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the head coaching opening for Oregon State football and how it might impact the Big Sky and Treasure State. Plus, the duo talks about Montana allowing just 21 yards in the second half of a 28-9 win over Cal Poly and Montana State rolling up almost 400 yards on the ground in a 48-14 win over Idaho State.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with safety Diezel Wilkinson & running back Stevie Rocker Jr., addressed the media ahead of UM's non-conference game against Sacred Heart (5-2), an FCS independent.  

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior running back Eli Gillman and senior cornerback Kenzel Lawler addressed the media following UM's 28-9 win over Cal Poly on a homecoming Saturday in Missoula. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, freshman cornerback Carson Williams (12:04) who had a forced fumble and running back Adam Jones (18:29) after he rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown, addressed the media following MSU's 48-14 win over Idaho State. 

Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Montana's adjustments against Idaho State, the Bengals' dangerous nature as an upstart, UM's lack of sacks, Michael Wortham's versatility and more as the Griz get set to host Cal Poly on Saturday afternoon in Missoula.

Montana State is riding a four-game winning streak after a 34-10 beatdown of No. 13 Northern Arizona.  The Bobcats have allowed 34 points in regulation to FCS opponents so far this 2025 season.  Former Bobcat player & coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down how Montana State's defense has been so stout so far this campaign. 

Montana State redshirt freshman wide receiver Jabez Woods joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT for this week's Montana State Minute. Plus, stick around to hear from MSU cornerbacks coach Trent Greene (10:12) in this week's MSU assistant coach interview. 

Idaho is 2-3 coming off its bye. The last time out, the Vandals lost 41-30 to No. 4 Montana in Missoula. UI hosts Northern Colorado (2-3) this weekend in Moscow. Idaho senior DL Sam Brown & head coach Thomas Ford Jr. joined Colter Nuanez to break down the bye and preview the game.

Andrew Schmidt, a former Griz RB and NFL agent, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to breakdown all things Montana & the Big Sky Conference.  This week, Andrew talks about "A Few Good Men", Michael Wortham for Heisman, Dr. Luke Wood's vision and much more. 

Montana and Montana State are each off to 3-1 starts in Big Sky Conference play with the Battle for the Main Line Trophy coming up in Missoula on Saturday. The Griz are off to their best start in more than 30 years, having won 11 of 12 entering Saturday's rivalry matchup with MSU.  Montana State endured a rigorous non-conference schedule and sits at 3-1 in league play after beating league powers N...

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to chat about Montana's comeback win over Idaho State, Montana State's smothering defensive effort at Northern Arizona, Michael Wortham's prowess, the collision course the Griz and Cats seem to be on and much more. 

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about Montana State's suffocating defense (0:00), Montana's "Casino Royale" defense and why it's a bad matchup against Idaho State's quick-hitting spread (10:10), what the Griz could do to get more pressure (16:47), Taco Dowler's growing legend as a punt returner and how he compares to Junior Bergen (24:51), the impact of freshmen receivers like Brooks Davis an...

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with sophomore linebacker Clay Oven and senior wide receiver/returner Michael Wortham addressed the media ahead of UM's homecoming game against Cal Poly on Monday. 

Montana State fifth-year head coach Brent Vigen shared analysis of his team's 34-10 win over No. 13 Northern Arizona last week and previewed his team's game Saturday against Idaho State in Bozeman. 

Blake Hempstead sits down with veteran Billings sportswriter Greg Rachac and veteran Billings TV anchor Scott Breen about their many years serving in Montana media. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about Montana State and how they have continued to ascend. He looks at their road win against NAU and how dominant it was. He also looked into UC Davis and their continued winning ways. They played a close one against Cal Poly, but their young QB ultimately made the winning plays in the end. NDSU and SDSU both played close-ranked games on the road,...