Big Sky Breakdown

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the new eligibility rule the NCAA put forward, which would give college athletes 5 seasons of eligibility after graduation or their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. I also talked with Hashimm Jones after the spring game, and we got to hear what his thoughts are on his role for the upcoming season. FAMU football received a postseason suspension for...

Teya Yeomans checks in with her final recap of the Montana State spring rodeo following another standout day for MSU cowgirls and cowboys.

Teya Yeomans, a Montana State volleyball player and Skyline rodeo correspondent, breaks down Saturday night's Montana State rodeo performance and interviews bull rider Holden Atkinson.

Montana offensive coordinator Brent Pease & defensive coordinator Brent Pease join Colter Nuanez for the ESPN Roundtable on Nuanez Now on ESPN MT to preview the UM spring football game on April 10 at 6 p.m.

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for Master's picks + spring ball story lines ( 23:07 ), things to watch at Friday's Griz spring game, the three hardest Griz to replace ( 46:28 ) and the three easiest Griz to replace ( 55:41 )

Skyline analyst Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to break down the recent NFL Pro Day at both Montana and Montana State.

Montana State standout all-around cowgirl joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about MSU's spring rodeo starting April 9.

Montana State senior cowboy Cole Detton joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things MSU spring rodeo and his nomination as a finalist for the Little Sullivan Award.

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt dives into his passion: the Master's Golf Tournament. He makes his picks in a dual purpose segment with Colter Nuanez. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm getting into my FCS Way Too Early Top 25 for the 2026 season. This comes from seeing the Flo Sports Way Too Early Top 25 and having some thoughts on how I would do it differently. Donald Trump signed an executive order on college sports that seeks to make sweeping changes to the wild, wild west landscape that we see today. I give my thoughts on some of the propo...

Colter & Brooks Nuanez go back and forth on big questions about Montana and Montana State, including rebuilding Griz hoops after Money Williams transfers, Taylee Chirrick returning to MSU women's hoops, the Griz football team rebuilding its defense and key position battles for MSU football this spring. 

Montana State hosts its NFL Pro Day on April 2. Montana hosts its Pro Day on April 3. The Bobcats have four participates while the Griz have 15. Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez break down the pro prospects of all the participating athletes on this week's "Inside the FCS" on ESPN MT.

Montana State defensive coordinator Bobby Daly joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Daly's foray to UTEP, his return to Bozeman and how the 2026 Bobcat defense appears to be shaping up. 

Montana State rodeo coach Kyle Whitaker joins Colter Nuanez to preview MSU's spring rodeo. 

Skyline Sports analyst Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about impressions of Bobby Kennedy's first few months on the job as the head coach for the Montana Griz football team.

Montana head football coach Bobby Kennedy joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to talk about his coaching influences and how he'll go about evaluating the Griz offensive and defensive lines. 

Baker High School senior Madison O'Connor, a Montana State basketball commit, joined Nuanez Now to talk about Baker's state championship and her commitment to Montana State women's hoops.

Montana State first-year wide receivers coach James Price joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's spring ball and national championship defense.

Montana State women's basketball play by play announcer Daniel Salle joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk all things MSU women's hoops in the WNIT 

Montana State national championship skier Justine Lamontange joined Colter Nuanez Nuanez Now on ESPN MT.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discussed Bobby Kennedy's recent recruiting wins and what they mean long-term for the Montana Grizzlies. A lot of fans have been displeased with how the in-state recruiting has gone over the last few years, and he's looking to turn things around. The Big Sky certainly has a favorite in 2026, but everyone has questions coming into the season. What are those questio...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm talking about the recent discussion going on at the admin level of the NCAA and one that could directly affect NDSU and Sacramento State. Since they are moving up, the "Deserving Teams Exception" could apply for them. Idaho State's revenue share number has been made public, I want to look at it and discuss what that means for the rest of the Big Sky Conference....

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at who some of the young rising stars in FCS football are. These are players who have the chance to be some of the best in the country in 2026. Luke Combs made waves by saying he doesn't donate NIL at App State, and he thinks they should drop down. Are there real drop-down candidates at the FCS level? Sam Herder reported on potential changes coming to th...

Seventh-seeded Idaho became the first team in Big Sky Conference tournament history to win four straight games to advance to the NCAA Tournament by posting a 77-66 win over Montana.  The Vandals (21-14) advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990. Montana was gunning for its 14th NCAA Tournament bid in its 7th championship game appearance in 11 years under Travis DeCuire.  Idaho h...

No. 1 Idaho won for the 18th time in a row, setting a school record with their 29th win this season after toppling No. 2 Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday.  Under second-year head coach Arthur Moreira, the Vandals are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Moreira, Hope Hassmann and Debora Dos Santos addressed media following the historic victory.  Montana State finishes its s...