Big Sky Breakdown

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.

Brooks Nuanez joins Colter Nuanez to break down all the matchups within the 2024 Montana-Montana State rivalry game in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon.

University of Idaho head coach Jason Eck joins Colter Nuanez to preview UI's rivalry game at Idaho State on Saturday + Andrew Houghton catches up with Idaho receiver Mark Hamper (14:44) in this week's "Vandals Weekly".

Colter Nuanez joins Dave Wooten for an extended Blue & Gold Thursday to preview Montana at Montana State on KSKY Country in Bozeman. 

Marcus Welnel, the GM of the Good Ol' Grizzlies NIL collective, joins Colter Nuanez to share rivalry game memories and preview No. 9 Montana's matchup at No. 2 Montana State in Bozeman. 

Skyline Sports analyst Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to break down the 2024 Montana-Montana State rivalry game. 

Former Montana State coach and player Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down the 2024 matchup between No. 2 Montana State and No. 9 Montana along with rehashing some old memories. 

Order Of Events:  0:00 - Intro  2:08 - Montana State vs UC Davis Reaction  12:37 - Montana vs Portland State Reaction  28:08 - EWU vs Idaho State Reaction  34:12 - Idaho vs Weber State Reaction 39:10 - Does Montana State Deserve The 1-Seed?  43:18 - Brawl of the Wild Thoughts/Predictions 49:23 - Top Big Sky Performances of Week 12 52:45 - Update Around The FCS  1:08:13 - Big Sky Week 13 Preview  1...

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior cornerback Trevin Gradney and senior running back Nick Ostmo addressed the media ahead of UM's 123rd showdown with rival Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's meeting with the Montana Grizzlies. 

Montana State senior quarterback Tommy Mellott addressed the media ahead of his team's showdown with No. 9 Montana on Saturday in Bozeman. 

Montana State senior captain safety Rylan Ortt on MSU's showdown with rival Montana on Saturday in Bozeman. 

Montana State senior captain defensive end Brody Grebe addressed the media ahead of Saturday's 123rd rendition of MSU's rivalry game with Montana. 

UC Davis first-year head coach Tim Plough joins Colter Nuanez to preview the No. 4 Aggies' matchup against the No. 2 Montana State Bobcats with the outright Big Sky Conference title on the line. 

Montana State senior captain Rylan Ortt joins Colter Nuanez for this week's Montana State Minute presented by the Bobcat NIL Collective previewing MSU's game at UC Davis for the Big Sky Conference title. 

Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem break down the Big Sky Conference from the middle of November, including UC Davis's 30-14 win over Montana and the Aggies' showdown against Montana State on Saturday in Davis with the Big Sky title on the line. 

Big Sky Conference basketball analyst Krista Redpath joins Colter Nuanez for our latest "Big Sky Hoops Hits" previewing the Weber State women's & men's basketball teams.