Big Sky Breakdown

No. 7 Idaho won for the third time in three days to vault the Vandals into the Big Sky Tournament championship game for the first time since 1993.  The Vandals beat No. 3 Eastern Washington 81-68 to advance to play Montana on Wednesday.   Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, Isaiah Brickner & Kolton Mitchell following the victory. Idaho plays Montana at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Eastern Washington starte...

Montana outlasted Portland State for a 75-72 win in the Big Sky Tournament semifinals, the third win this season for the Griz over the Vikings. UM advances to his seventh BSC Tourney title game in 11 trips under head coach Travis DeCuire. DeCuire, Money Williams and Brooklyn Hicks + Portland State head coach Jase Coburn & seniors Terri Miller Jr., and Jaylin Henderson addressed media following...

Second-seeded Montana State needed a Briane Bailey game-tying 3-pointer to force OT, but emerged with a 79-77 win over No. 6 Eastern Washington in Boise.  The Bobcats move into the Big Sky Tourney championship game to take on No. 1 Idaho on Wednesday at 3 pm The teams split season series.  Montana State head coach Tricia Binford, sophomores Taylee Chirrick & Addison Harris along with Eastern W...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I took a look at all the FCS coaching hires in this year's cycle and gave my thoughts about who got the best hire and who got the worst hire, ranking them from 1-24. Tell me in the comments how I did. I also looked at the most likely FCS vs FBS upsets in the 2026 season. All of that and more in this week's episode. 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - FCS vs FBS Payouts & Upsets...

Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. He addressed the media along. 

Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. First-year head coach Bobby Kennedy talked about hiring Sanders and his team's spring ball through two practices. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm giving my thoughts about Bobby Kennedy's spring press conference and what we may have learned from what he had to say! The combine was this weekend. Who are some of the FCS players who bettered their draft stock? The NCAA is nearing some rule changes for the 2026 season, and penalties are being discussed for coaches who sign transfers outside of the window. What...

Montana offensive coordinator Brent Pease addressed the media for the first time in his 8 years working at his alma mater to talk about UM's offense heading into spring ball. 

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy gave a 20-minute opening statement about the Griz program then took questions for 10 minutes to help preview UM's spring ball, which starts on March 2. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm looking at the FCS teams with the most star power, NDSU's petition to be eligible for the CFP and the MWC championship, and the specifics of Sac State's deal with the MAC. I'm talking about all of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!  0:00 -  Intro  2:21 - Most Star Power in the FC...

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez for reactions to Bobby Hauck retiring and a conversation about the legacy he leaves, or impacts, at the University of Montana. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck abruptly retired on February 4. He took a job at Illinois less than a week later. Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez break it all down in a two-part episode.

Montana State women's basketball associate head coach Ryan Johnson has been in the Big Sky Conference for almost 20 years. He shares his thoughts on the league with Colter Nuanez.

Montana State sophomore Jaden Steppe scored a career-high 15 points as MSU defeated Montana in Missoula 82-71 on Saturday. Steppe talked about transitioning from Colorado State, his Montana roots, his rivalry experiences and more.

Montana associate head coach Chris Cobb joined Colter Nuanez to talk about roster building, coaching in the Big Sky in the modern era and the stretch run for the Griz with five games in conference play remaining before the league tournament in Boise.

Taco Dowler, one of the stars of Montana State's national title game victory over Illinois State, joins Colter Nuanez to rehash his favorite memories and talk about his summer football camps that he will host in the month of June alongside captain running back Adam Jones.

Former Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's run to the 2025 national title and his departure to the NFL. 

Skyline Sports MSU beat writer Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez to rehash all the key details and key performers in Montana State's 35-34 win over Illinois State in the FCS national championship game.

Montana State sophomore Adam Jones rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the second year in a row to help MSU to 14 straight wins and its first national title since 1984. He sat down with Colter Nuanez to rehash the memories and preview the summer camp series he has planned with Taco Dowler.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Colter joins to discuss the recent DC hires at Montana and Montana State. He also talks about a recent conversation he had with Kent Haslem and what he learned from it. I also asked him what he sees as a realistic timeline for the Cats and Grizzlies moving up to the next level. As always, he brings great insight and info to the discussion. Stay tuned for the entire...

Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer & junior Money Williams addressed the media following Saturday's 82-71 loss to rival Montana State. 

Montana State head coach Matt Logie along with seniors Jed Miller & Patrick McMahon addressed the media following MSU's 82-71 win over Montana in Missoula to complete the season sweep of the Griz. 

Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris addressed the media following his team's 72-55 home loss to rival Montana State on Saturday in Missoula. 

Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford along with junior Ella Johnson and sophomore Addison Harris following 72-55 win over Montana in Missoula on Saturday. 

Montana athletic director Kent Haslam joined Colter Nuanez to talk about Bobby Hauck's abrupt "retirement", then his resurfacing at Illinois and much more about the state of UM athletics.