Big Sky Breakdown

On Tuesday December 6, 2022, Montana pounded South Dakota State, racing to an 81-56 victory in the lone December non-conference home game for the Grizzlies. Hear from Montana head coach Travis DeCuire (4:23), Montana junior point guard Brandon Whitney (9:24) & South Dakota State head coach Eric Henderson (11:53) on the contest.  Plus, the debut and first installation of a new Big Sky Breakdown...

Montana lost 49-26 at North Dakota State on Saturday, December 3, 2022. On Monday December 5, 2022, Griz head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media to recap the season and preview the upcoming recruiting period.  Video courtesy of UM Athletics and produced by Colter Nuanez. All Rights Reserved.

No. 4 Montana State rushed for 388 yards on the way to a 33-25 win over No. 9 Weber State in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday December 3, 2022 in Bozeman.  The Bobcats are into the quarterfinals of the postseason for the third fall season in a row. On Friday December 9, 2022, the fourth-seeded Bobcats host fifth-seeded William & Mary of Williamsburg, Virginia.  MSU second-year...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to analyze Jason Eck's first season at Idaho, ponder the best fits for the head coach openings at Idaho State and Northern Colorado and debate the ramifications for a win or a loss by Griz football this weekend at North Dakota State. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth swings by to talk Griz and give his financial tip of the day. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez & Ty Gregorak to talk all things Cat-Griz, FCS playoffs and analysis on the Weber State at Montana State game plus the Montana at North Dakota State contest in this weekend's second round of the FCS playoffs.

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference, including chats with  - Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy - 3:32 - Idaho head coach Jason Eck - 9:05 - Sac State offensive lineman Brandon Weldon - 20:25 - Montana senior kick returner Malik Flowers - 31:04 - Montana State junior tight end Treyton Pickering - 41:37 - Weber State senior wide receiver Ty MacPherson - 51:13 - North Dako...

Colter Nuanez shares this week's "Catching up with a Coordinator" segment with Montana State second-year offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright recapping MSU's offensive performance in a 55-21 win over rival Montana and previewing Montana State's second-round FCS playoff matchup against No. 9 Weber State. 

Montana scored 31 unanswered points on the way to a 34-24 win over Southeast Missouri State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on November 26, 2022.  The Grizzlies (8-4) head to third-seeded North Dakota State (9-2) for first matchup between the FCS powers since 2015. NDSU has claimed nine of the last 10 fall national championships.  Audio recorded & produced by Colter Nuanez. All Rights R...

Montana State went 8-0 in Big Sky Conference play and finished 10-1 overall to earn its first Big Sky championship since 2012 and the No. 4 seed in the FCS playoffs. Coming off a first round bye, MSU hosts No. 9 Weber State on Saturday in Bozeman.  The Wildcats held on for a 38-31 win over North Dakota in the first round. Montana State defeated Weber State 43-38 on October 22, 2022 in Bozeman.  Au...

Colter Nuanez breaks down the first round of the FCS Playoffs with scores and Round of 16 matchups, plus some analysis of all three Big Sky Conference playoff games. Colter also gives his "Three Big Things" about Montana following a 34-24 come from behind victory for the Grizzlies over Southeast Missouri State. The Griz scored 31 unanswered points to advance to play North Dakota State in the secon...

In this special Thanksgiving installment, Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to rehash the 121st rivalry game between Montana and Montana State, put into words MSU's 55-21 beatdown of the Griz and preview this weekend's FCS playoff games. 

Montana went 2-4 down the stretch, including a 55-21 loss at No. 3 Montana State on Saturday in Bozeman, MT. But the Grizzlies qualified for the FCS playoffs for the 26th time in program history as an at-large. The Grizzlies will host Southeast Missouri of the Ohio Valley Conference in Missoula on Saturday November 26, 2022. On Monday, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain linebacker Patrick O...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports podcast contributor Ryan Tootell, formerly of ESPN Missoula, for a conversation about the broad impact Montana State's 55-21 victory over Montana has on the rivalry, the power balance in the state, the FCS playoff draw and more. 

Special edition rivalry podcast as Colter Nuanez makes the rounds with our friend podcasters, including the gents from the Griz Fan Pod, Ryan and Ryan from the R&R 'Cat Cast, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth plus check out Colter's pregame show with Dave Wooten from KSKY Country in Bozeman.  Big Sky Breakdown times Griz Fan Pod - 3:40  R&R 'Cat Cast - 18:40 Nick Taber - 52:42 KSKY Country pre-...

In an impromptu Big Sky Breakdown, Ryan Tootell formerly of Skyline Sports & ESPN Missoula, joins Colter Nuanez for a conversation about the 121st version of the fiercest rivalry in the West between Montana and Montana State.  

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez have a conversation about what the football rivalry between the Bobcats and the Grizzlies mean to them and to Montanans plus the brothers break down the pivotal matchups in Saturday's 121st edition of the fierce rivalry.  Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak, who coached in 15 Brawls and will be on the color commentary for the television broadcast of the game Saturday, t...

Montana has won two games in a row by a final total 120-7 to move to 4-3 in Big Sky Conference play and 7-3 overall.  The Griz play at Montana State (7-0, 9-1) on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana.  Monday, November 14, 2022, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck plus senior captains linebacker Patrick O'Connell, wide receiver Mitch Roberts and safety Robby Hauck addressed the media.  Video...

Montana State moved to 7-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 9-1 overall by running roughshod over Cal Poly in a 72-28 victory last week. MSU rushed for a school record 554 yards in the win.  The Bobcats host rival Montana (4-3 in Big Sky play, 7-3 overall) in the 121st edition of the fierce rivalry on November 19, 2022 at Bobcat Stadium.  Montana State second-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the m...

Colter Nuanez breaks down the day that was around the Big Sky Conference, including Montana's 63-7 win over Eastern Washington, Montana State's 72-28 win over Cal Poly and UC Davis' 44-26 win over Idaho. 

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from around the Big Sky Conference in the latest Big Sky Breakdown. Conversations with:  1 - Freddie Roberson, Eastern Washington wide receiver - 2:20 2 - Spencer Brasch, Cal Poly quarterback - 11:55 3 - Taylor Housewright, Montana State offensive coordinator - 21:00 4 - Sam Herder, Hero Sports - 30:59 5 - Nick Taber, WestPac Wealth - 54:57 6 - Eli Alford, Griz seni...

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports is joined by Skyline co-founder Brooks Nuanez to talk about Montana's blizzard win over Cal Poly and Montana State coming up clutch once again at NAU.  Plus, Colter and Skyline lead analyst Ty Gregorak breakdown the landscape of the Big Sky, talk about Montana State's four-leaf clover and analyze what the Griz need to do to make a run in the FCS playoffs. 

Montana is coming off a 57-0 win over Cal Poly, a victory in which the Griz rolled up 695 yards of total offense and 412 rushing yards to snap a three-game losing streak and move to 3-3 in Big Sky Conference play, 6-3 overall.  The Griz host Eastern Washington for their regular-season home finale on Saturday. UM head coach Bobby Hauck, junior offensive guard Hunter Mayguiness and junior safety Nas...

Montana State posted a 41-38 win in walk-off fashion at Northern Arizona on Saturday, MSU's first win in Flagstaff since 2008. The Bobcats are now 6-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 8-1 overall.  Montana State plays its final regular-season road game on Saturday at Cal Poly (0-6, 1-8). MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media to preview the matchup. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the day that was around the Big Sky Conference on November 5, 2022, including three big things about Montana and Montana State plus sound from Griz head coach Bobby Hauck, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Griz senior quarterback Lucas Johnson, Bobcat sophomore quarterback Tommy Mellott, UM junior linebacker Braxton Hill, MSU freshman wide receiver Taco Dowler and Mon...

Colter Nuanez shares his collection of interview for the week leading up to the first Saturday of November in the Big Sky Conference with a heavy emphasis on No. 2 Sac State at No. 5 Weber State, No. 3 Montana State at Northern Arizona and Cal Poly at No. 16 Montana. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES 1 - RJ Martinez, NAU quarterback - 2:08 2 - Paul Wulff, Cal Poly offensive line coach - 12:10 3 - Asher O'Ha...