Big Sky Breakdown

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. 

Top-seeded Montana State road a near-perfect day by senior quarterback Tommy Mellott (300 yards passing, 4 passing TDs) to a 49-17 win over Tennessee-Martin on December 7, 2024. Montana State moved to 13-0, the most wins in Bobcat football history.  The Bobcats move into the quarterfinals to play the winner of No. 8 Idaho and Lehigh.  Following the game, MSU head coach Brent Vigen, junior wide rec...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem to talk about the Montana-Montana State rivalry, the FCS Playoffs and more. 

0:00 - Intro  1:59 - Montana vs Tennessee State Reaction  12:36 - Illinois State vs SEMO Reaction  19:00 - Lehigh vs Richmond Reaction  23:39 - Abilene Christian vs NAU Reaction  27:49 - UT Martin vs New Hampshire Reaction 32:13 - Overall Reactions From 1st-Round of FCS Playoffs  40:51 - Montana vs South Dakota State Preview  46:59 - Montana State vs UT Martin Preview  51:20 - UC Davis vs Illinois...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about his team's 9-3 regular-season and preview his team's second-round playoff matchup against Lehigh in Moscow, Idaho on Saturday night.  Lehigh head coach Kevin Cahill (11:04) chimes in to break down his team and the matchup with the Vandals. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak to talk all things Montana-Montana State rivalry game, national awards, Junior Bergen, Montana State as the No. 1 seed and more.  Brooks Nuanez (34:46) chimes in for his thoughts on the rivalry game, the regression of the Griz, the surge of the Bobcats and much more. 

Colter Nuanez makes his weekly appearance on Blue & Gold Thursdays on KSKY Country in Bozeman with Dave Wooten. 

On this week's Montana State Minute, Voice of the Bobcats Keaton Gillogly joins Colter Nuanez to break down MSU's historic football season. Also listen in to Colter's hit (11:41) with Keaton on his Bobcat pregame show. 

Big Sky Conference basketball ace analyst Krista Redpath joins Colter Nuanez to break down the Montana State women's basketball team. The Bobcats are off to a 7-1 start. 

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to break down the Cat-Griz rivalry game and what it means for both programs, thoughts on Montana's first-round playoff win and an outlook on the FCS Playoffs and the Big Sky. 

Former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to analyze MSU's undefeated regular season and FCS Playoff draw.

Former Griz linebacker Marcus Welnel, the GM of the Good Ol' Grizzlies NIL collective, joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana's game at No. 3 South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday afternoon. 

Montana picked up a 41-27 win over Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday to advance to take on No. 3 South Dakota State, the two-time defending national champions.  UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior safety Ryder Meyer and sophomore running back Eli Gillman addressed the media ahead of the second-round matchup. 

UT-Martin posted a 41-10 win over New Hampshire on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs to advance to take on No. 1 Montana State.  The Bobcats and the Skyhawks squared off in the second round of the FCS playoffs in 2021. MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday December 2, 2024 to preview the game. 

No. 14 Montana used two Junior Bergen kick return touchdowns and 136 yards + two scores from Eli Gillman to post a 41-27 win over Tennessee State to move into the second round of the FCS playoffs. Following the game, Griz head coach Bobby Hauck + seniors Junior Bergen and Trevin Gradney along with Tennessee State head coach Eddie George addressed the media.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with seniors Jaxon Lee & Cade Klimzcak hosted a press conference about No. 14 UM's first round playoff game against Tennessee State on Saturday night in Missoula. 

0:00 - Intro  2:06 - Recruitment/Montana State Days 29:50 - Professional Football Journey  48:24 - KUT FOOTBALL  1:08:30 - Seahawks Memories 1:13:03 - 2018 Brawl of the Wild 1:22:33 - Advice To Younger Self 1:24:39 - End

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down the 2024 matchup between No. 9 Montana at No. 2 Montana State.