Big Sky Breakdown

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about UI's 3-1 non-conference start and preview his team's Big Sky Conference opener at UC Davis.  Andrew Houghton shares an interview with Idaho running back Eli Cummings (15:45) about his rise and the UC Davis matchup. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Marcus Welnel, the general manager of the Good ol' Grizzlies NIL collective at the University of Montana, to talk about the recent GOG signings of various football position groups plus the ratcheting up of the defensive pressure by the Griz defense in last week's 46-35 win over Western Carolina. 

Former Montana State player and coach Mike Rider joins Colter Nuanez to put a bow on MSU's non-conference schedule and preview the Big Sky opener at Idaho State. 

Former Montana running back and professional sports agent Andrew Schmidt, the once and future king of the Snow Belt Conference, is back on the Big Sky Breakdown to talk all things College Football realignment 

:00 - Intro  1:20 - Montana vs WCU Reaction  14:42 - Idaho vs ACU Reaction  23:37 - Big Sky Stat Leaders Going Into Conference Play 35:52 - My Big Sky Poll Following Week 4 41:03 - My Top Big Sky Performances of Week 4  48:09 - Big Sky Conference Play Preview  1:02:35 - Final Thoughts  1:03:45 - End 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with sophomore running back Eli Gillman, this week's Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week, and senior defensive end Hayden Harris addressed the media leading up to UM's Big Sky opener at Eastern Washington. 

Montana State 4th-year head coach Brent Vigen along with sophomore offensive tackle Titan Fleishmann, who is a native of Pocatello, Idaho, addressed the media leading up to MSU's Big Sky Conference opener at Idaho State. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analysts Ty Gregorak and Brooks Nuanez to talk about college football realignment, the Bobcats, the Grizzlies and the future of the Big Sky Conference. 

In the latest Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about: 0:00 - Intro  1:18 - Montana vs Morehead State Reaction  8:12 - UC Davis vs Southern Utah Reaction 12:42 - Weber State vs Lamar Reaction  15:59 - Sac State vs Nicholls Reaction  18:33 - Idaho vs UAlbany Reaction 24:03 - My Big Sky Poll After Week 3 30:39 - My Top Big Sky Performances of Week 3 37:10 - Week 4 Big Sky Matchup Preview  54:49 - P...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Michael Rider to discuss Montana State's early bye week, depth development, evaluation against an over-matched opponent like Mercyhurst, defensive backup depth and more. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about his team's 41-13 win over No. 17 UAlbany in a rematch of last year's quarterfinal playoff game. Plus, Eck shares his thoughts on college football realignment and Idaho's place within it.  Andrew Houghton shares an interview with Idaho cornerback Andrew Marshall (23:03) who earned Big Sky Special Teams Player of the Week last week....

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to rap about the continued quarterback battle at the University of Montana plus quick hits from around the Big Sky Conference. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media with his team coming off a bye week and ahead of MSU's home game against Mercyhurst on Saturday in Bozeman. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck along with senior center Cade Klimzcak and senior linebacker Ryan Tirrell addressed the media on the heels of Montana's 59-2 win over Morehead State and ahead of the Grizzlies' home game against No. 24 Western Carolina 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem to diagnose just what went wrong for Montana in blowing a 17-point halftime lead in a 27-24 loss at North Dakota. Plus, what has the Bobcats riding so high? And Sammy has to admit Colter was right about Eastern Washington.  

Former Bobcat football player, coach and color commentator Mikey Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a weekly discussion about Montana State football.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Coach Ty Gregorak to talk all things Pac 12 realignment (1:30) plus Montana State's "Gold Rush" blowout and if the sky is falling in Missoula.  Hear from Brooks Nuanez (39:17) on what makes Montana State nearly impossible to stop in the run game and what exactly are Montana's concerns currently.  Plus, Andrew Houghton (1:03:00) helps take us around the Big Sky Conference...

Colter Nuaenz is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about the Vandals' 17-13 win over Wyoming and to talk about a rematch with UAlbany, who eliminated the Bobcats from the 2023 FCS Playoffs.  Also, Andrew Houghton caches up with Idaho senior defensive end Keyshawn James-Newby (23:15) to talk about the torrid start to his senior season. 

Good Ol' Grizzlies NIL Collective general manager Marcus Welnel, a former All-Big Sky linebacker for Montana, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the latest with the collective and break down Montana's 1-1 start to the football season. 

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to to discuss Montana's second half meltdown in 27-24 loss at North Dakota and share thoughts on Montana State's 41-24 win over Maine. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior wide receiver Xavier Harris and senior linebacker Isaiah Childs addressed the media following UM's 27-24 loss at No. 23 North Dakota and ahead of this week's game against Morehead State in Missoula. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media following his team's 41-24 win over Maine on Saturday and ahead of MSU's first of two bye weeks this season. 

Colter Nuanez shares his interviews from the week that was, including: - Grand Forks Herald beat writer Tom Miller on the Montana at North Dakota game (3:30) - Montana punter Ty Morrison on his Big Sky ST Player of the Week award (34:26) - Maine head coach Jordan Stevens (43:36) on his team's trip to Bozeman to take on Montana State - Montana State junior defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV (1:02:00) o...

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez from the road to break down Montana's 29-24 win over Missouri State last Saturday night in Missoula. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analysts Ty Gregorak (3:38) and Brooks Nuanez (47:58) on all things Montana, Montana State and Big Sky Conference.