Big Sky Breakdown

FCS analyst Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez for The FCS Herd to break down the FCS Playoff Selection Committee's first top 10 of 2026, why only two Big Sky teams made it, whether Montana can fight its way back and No. 22 Weber State at No. 3 Montana State.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for the longest, loudest Schmidt Storm yet after Montana's home loss to Idaho. Schmidt unloads on a Griz defense that has given up 70 percent on third down the last two weeks, 13 injured starters and questions about strength and conditioning, the athletic department's fundraising and the unfinished Washington-Grizzly Stadium press box, and why Montana should call...

Former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for Ridin' with Rider on the Big Sky Breakdown podcast series. They break down Montana State's decisive win at Eastern Washington and Brent Vigen's success on the road, how Cole Taylor played his way to Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week, Justin Lamson's return and what to expect when Weber State visits Bozeman for the Bobca...

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell to recap the Bobcats' 56-20 win at Eastern Washington, discuss the returns of Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler and Adam Jones and Carter Dahlke's breakout, and preview Saturday's home matchup with a much-improved Weber State team under first-year coach Kjar.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez for Inside the FCS to react to the FCS Playoff Selection Committee's first top 10 rankings of the 2026 season.

Montana State senior safety Caden Dowler, the reigning Big Sky Defensive MVP, joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN Radio to talk about his return from injury in the Bobcats' 56-20 win at Eastern Washington, Cole Taylor's two-interception day and growth at linebacker, and Saturday's home matchup with Weber State.

Colter Nuanez joins Dave Wooten on Blue & Gold Thursday on KSKY Country in Bozeman to break down Montana State's matchup with Weber State.

Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN Radio to talk about his return from injury in the Bobcats' 56-20 win at Eastern Washington, his 41-yard touchdown run, the emergence of Carter Dahlke and Saturday's home matchup with Weber State.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media in his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday's matchup with Weber State. The Bobcats are coming off a 56-20 win at Eastern Washington.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Cole Taylor and Adam Jones break down the Bobcats' 56-20 win at Eastern Washington. More Bobcats and Big Sky coverage: https://skylinesportsmt.com

Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr., quarterback Joshua Wood & linebacker Cruz Hepburn following UI's 42-35 win at Montana, Idaho's second Top 8 win in three weeks. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior captain linebacker Peyton Wing and junior wide receiver Brooks Davis addressed the media following UM's second straight loss, a 42-35 loss in Missoula, the second in a row for the Griz. 

Skyline Sports analyst and former NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez with Montana and Montana State coming off losses in the same week for the first time since 2018. Tripp breaks down why the Big Sky finally has a real middle class, how the transfer portal and NIL have evened the playing field, the defensive and special teams breakdowns that cost the Griz at Northern Arizona, and what...

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins Colter Nuanez coming off the Aggies' bye week to talk about how Big Sky offenses have evolved since his warp-speed days at Northern Arizona, why tempo has swung back toward the middle, the value of erasers like Rex Carter on defense, the parity across the conference this season and the Aggies' matchup with Southern Utah.

Former Montana State captain and offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to relive his wild shootouts against Cooper Kupp and Eastern Washington, preview the Bobcats' trip to Cheney coming out of the bye week and break down the toughness and leadership Justin Lamson brings to the defending national champions.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for another edition of Talkin' Schmidt. The two process Montana's 49-44 loss at Northern Arizona, Schmidt's Tony Soprano theory on the Griz being stuck in an infinite loop of losing in the Walkup Skydome, Ty Pennington's six-touchdown day, the run of top-ranked FCS teams going down in domes and the Griz's Little Brown Stein matchup with Idaho. Talkin' Schmidt is...

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to sort through a wild midseason contender shuffle across the FCS, from South Dakota State and Tarleton State to Northern Iowa's playoff case and the undefeated teams climbing the polls. Plus, why Montana State is still a contender, what Northern Arizona's upset of Montana means for the Griz, and the national games of the week, including South Dakota State vs. North...

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell to rehash the end of his team's loss to Idaho, recount what MSU got accomplished on its bye week and preview the Bobcats' trip to Eastern Washington. 

Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. and senior linebacker Cruz Hepburn join Colter Nuanez to unpack the Vandals' loss at Weber State on the heels of their win over Montana State, including the lightning delay in Ogden. Then Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem and Jerek Wolcott break down the rivalry with the Montana Grizzlies and the battle for the Little Brown Stein. Vandals Weekly is presented by A...

Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez for a mid-season evaluation of the defending national champions from Montana State.

Former San Diego transfer offensive lineman Jack D'Ambra talks with Colter Nuanez about his path to Montana, his transition to center, the motivation provided by the abrupt death of his father and UM's matchup against Idaho.

Former Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year Braeden Orlandi joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the safety's time at Carroll College, his opportunity at Montana and what the Griz defense sees in Saturday's matchup against Idaho in Missoula.

Montana offensive coordinator and former Griz quarterback Brent Pease joins Colter Nuanez. Saturday, October 17 marks 40 years of Washington-Grizzly Stadium: on October 18, 1986, Pease was the starting quarterback as Montana mounted a 38-31 comeback win over Idaho State in the first game ever played at the stadium. Four decades later, Pease reflects on memories from that first game at the iconic v...

Former Montana State player, coach and analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Caden Dowler's return and leadership on defense, the "green dot" helmet communication, getting Justin Lamson and Adam Jones back, how to generate a pass rush in the modern Big Sky and what the Bobcats need to do to win at Eastern Washington coming off their bye.

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior wide receiver Ian Finch and senior safety Tanner Huff held a press conference to recap UM's 49-44 loss at Northern Arizona and preview Saturday's Battle for the Little Brown Stein against Idaho.