Big Sky Breakdown

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez break down what ails the Montana Grizzlies and how the Bobcats have been able to maintain consistent success.  Colter and lead analyst Ty Gregorak weight the challenges Montana faces balancing its past, present and future and analyze the steadiness of the Bobcats.  And finally, Colter and Andrew Houghton roll out the latest Big Sky Conference power rankings in the m...

On Halloween of 2022, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior safety Robby Hauck and senior kick returner Malik Flowers address the media after the Grizzlies' third straight loss, a 24-21 defeat at No. 5 Weber State, and ahead of the Griz hosting Cal Poly. 

No. 3 Montana State posted a 43-38 win over No. 5 Weber State on October 22, 2022 to enter its bye week undefeated in Big Sky Conference play (5-0) and 7-1 overall.  MSU begins November with a trip to Flagstaff to take on Northern Arizona. Montana State has not played at Walkup Skydome since 2017. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports takes you around the Big Sky Conference with a series of interviews including Idaho wide receiver Jermaine Jackson, Weber State quarterback Marcus Welnel, Montana linebacker Marcus Welnel, FCS senior analyst Sam Herder of Hero Sports and SWX Montana television reporter Alex Eschelman. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES Jermaine Jackson, Idaho wide receiver - 2:24 Bronson Barro...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez, Ty Gregorak and Andrew Houghton to talk about the biggest story lines for the Bobcats entering their bye week, the Griz as they head to Weber State to snap a two-game losing streak plus a Big Sky Conference blindside conversation leading up to the final Saturday of October. 

Montana lost for the second week in a row on Saturday, falling 31-24 in overtime at No. 2 Sac State. The Griz hit the road again this week for a trip to Ogden, Utah to take on No. 5 Weber State (3-1 in league, 6-1 overall). The Griz are 3-2 in league play, 5-2 overall.  On Monday October 24, 2022, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Levi Janacaro and senior offensive tackle Chris Walker a...

No. 3 Montana State emerged from a wild, haphazard showdown against No. 5 Weber State that included four safeties on errant punts, a kick and punt return touchdown by Weber State plus a blocked field goal by the Wildcats, and a Big Sky Conference record for rushing yards by a quarterback (273) by MSU sophomore Tommy Mellott to post a 43-38 victory.  Colter Nuanez tries to sum up MSU's fifth straig...

In this week's Around the Big Sky, Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Weber State senior wide receiver Ty MacPherson, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, MSU sophomore Justus Perkins, Montana senior cornerback Justin Ford, and Sac State head coach Troy Taylor plus Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth gives his financial tip of the week. 

On this week's "Catching up with a Coordinator", Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State offensive line coach and run game coordinator Brian Armstrong to talk about his rebuilt unit, their outstanding play, MSU's powerful rushing attack, the holes that now need to be filled on the OL because of injuries and the Bobcats' October 22 matchup against No. 5 Weber State in Bozeman.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports co-founder to talk about the regressions of the Montana offense, Lucas Johnson's eyes while under center, the progression of the Bobcat defense and much more in his return to the Big Sky Breakdown. What did the Bobcats look like with Tommy Mellott back at the helm? Is it time to sound the alarm in Missoula? Ty Gregorak raps about those things and more with...

No. 3 Montana State is 4-0 in Big Sky Conference play with undefeated and fifth-ranked Weber State coming to town. Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday October 17, 2022.  Side note: Colter Nuanez did did a 1-on-1 with Vigen today, so you won't hear any of his questions in this presser. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the Big Sky Conference slate with a heavy emphasis on Idaho's 30-23 win over No. 3 Montana in Missoula and Montana State's 37-14 win over Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media following his team's first loss of 2022, a 30-23 defeat at the hands of the rival Idaho Vandals on October 15.

Colter Nuanez presents his series of interviews from the week leading up to game day October 15, including central figures in the matchups between Montana vs Idaho and Montana State vs Northern Colorado. Big Sky Breakdown times 1. Gevani McCoy, Idaho quarterback - 2:38 2. Ravi Alston, Montana State wide receiver- 9:32 3. Alex Gubner, Montana defensive tackle - 20:00 4. Paul Maola, Idaho linebacker...

In this week's 'Catching up with a Coordinator, Colter Nuanez chats with Montana State offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright about MSU's proposed two-quarterback system with the return of Tommy Mellott, the impact of a pair of grad transfer receivers and more. 

In this week's ESPN Roundtable, which originally aired on "Nuanez Now" on ESPN Missoula, SWX Montana TV and the ESPN MT app, Colter Nuanez is joined by College Football hall of famer John Friesz to talk about his career with the Idaho Vandals and UI's rivalry against Montana as the 88th "Battle for the Little Brown Stein" approaches in Missoula. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports hopped on the "Tubs in the Club" podcast with Dallas Hammer and Brian Marceau to preview Montana's upcoming game against Idaho in the 88th Battle for the Little Brown Stein. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a mid-season chat about Montana State, Montana and the rest of the Big Sky.  Lead analyst Ty Gregorak breaks down what it's like to prepare for games you are "supposed to win" plus thoughts on the Bobcats, the Grizzlies and the rest of the league. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media following his team's bye week with Idaho coming to Missoula on Saturday October 15, 2022 for the 120th Battle for the Little Brown Stein. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday October 10, 2022 to recap his team's 37-6 win over Idaho State and preview MSU's trip to Greeley, Colorado on Saturday October 15. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports presents the latest Big Sky Breakdown with Sacramento State sophomore running back Cameron Skattebo, Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum, new Voice of the Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly and Idaho State sophomore quarterback Sagan Gronhauer. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth gives his two cents on the Griz and his financial tip of the week. Around the Big...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak to talk about Montana State's quarterback revelation, Montana's struggles at Holt Arena historically and MSU's homecoming game against Idaho State.  Former Griz running back and current NFL agent Andrew Schmidt chimes in about Montana's mid-season report plus a thesis on what the future might hold for the Montana schools and other...

Montana State posted a convincing 41-24 win over UC Davis on October 1, 2022 under the Bobcat Stadium lights in Bozeman.  The win moves MSU to 2-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 4-1 overall and drops UC Davis to 0-2 in league, 1-4 in Big Sky play.  The Bobcats host Idaho State (0-5) on Saturday in Bozeman. MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on October 3, 2022.

Colter Nuanez raps with Montana State second-year offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright about MSU's 3-1 start, his quarterback and running back situation and the Bobcats hosting UC Davis this week on ESPNU. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by a variety of guests, including first-year head coaches Charlie Ragle of Idaho State, Jason Eck of Idaho, along with Weber State defensive coordinator Grant Duff, Idaho State Journal beat writer Greg Woods, UC Davis play-by-play broadcaster Scott Marsh, Montana State senior safety Ty Okada and Montana senior safety Robby Hauck. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES 1 – Charlie Ragle, I...