Big Sky Breakdown

Montana posted its fifth straight win in resounding fashion, trouncing rival Montana State 29-10 to earn a bye in the FCS playoffs for the second seasons in a row.  The Griz take the No. 6 seed in this year's postseason and will host fellow Big Sky Conference member Eastern Washington on Friday night in Missoula. EWU posted a 19-9 victory over Northern Iowa last week. The Eagles handed the Griz on...

The latest Big Sky Breakdown includes Colter Nuanez sharing interviews from Nuanez Now with former Montana State and pro quarterback Travis Lulay, former Montana and NFL offensive lineman Dylan McFarland, longtime Big Sky Conference coach Mike Kramer (Eastern Washington, MSU, Idaho State), Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, and SWX Montana sports director Shaun Rainey. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES T...

Colter Nuanez hosts longtime assistant football coach Ty Gregorak, who coached in 15 rivalry games between his time coaching at Montana and Montana State. Plus, Colter and Brooks Nuanez preview the upcoming showdown and Sam Herder, senior FCS analyst for Hero Sports, swings by to breakdown all the various playoff scenarios for the Big Sky Conference. And finally, a snippet from "Inside the Den" wi...

Mike Rider went from Class AA state champion at Billings West in 2006 to walk-on fighting for an opportunity at Montana State. By 2010, Rider was an All-Big Sky Conference safety and a captain for a team about to win its first of three league titles.  Rider went on to coach defensive backs at his alma mater and now serves as the color commentator for the Bobcat Radio Network and select ESPN+ broad...

Montana defeated Northern Arizona 30-3 last week, the fourth straight win for UM. Saturday, the Griz host rival Montana State for the 120th rendition of the fierce rivalry. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior quarterback Cam Humphrey, senior offensive tackle Dylan Cook and senior linebacker Jace Lewis addressed the media on Monday.

Montana State defeated Idaho 20-13 for the ninth straight win under first-year head coach Brent Vigen. On Monday ahead of his first Cat-Griz football game, Vigen addressed the media to preview his team's matchup Saturday against Montana in Missoula. 

Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Northern Arizona head coach Chris Ball as NAU prepares to host Montana for the first time since 2016, Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig as MSU gets set to host Idaho, Voice of NAU Mitch Strohman, the Montana State Minute with Alex Eschelman of SWX Montana and Griz tight end Cole Grossman. BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES Chris Ball, Northern Arizona head coach - 2:...

In this episode of the Big Sky Breakdown, longtime college assistant coach Ty Gregorak and Brooks Nuanez each join Colter Nuanez to break down Montana State, Montana and Big Sky Conference football. 

Jody Owens came to Bozeman from Mesquite, Texas as one of the first wave of Texans who came to Montana State that played a huge part in MSU winning three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships between 2010 and 2012. Owens, who is now the defensive coordinator at Pittsburgh State, shares some of his favorite memories on the latest 'Catching up with the 'Cats'.

Montana State first-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media coming out of his fourth-ranked Bobcats' 23-20 win at Eastern Washington and ahead of his team's final regular-season home game against Idaho. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addresses the media following his team's 35-0 win over Northern Colorado and ahead of UM's trip to Flagstaff to play Northern Arizona (4-5). 

This week's Big Sky Breakdown features interviews with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best, EWU All-American quarterback Eric Barriere, Eastern senior captain linebacker Jack Sendelbach, MSU offensive tackle Lewis Kidd, Northern Colorado sophomore defensive end David Hoage and Montana linebacker Marcus Welnel join Colter Nuanez to preview No. 4 Montana St...

This week's Big Sky Breakdown features a discussion about the culture and makeup of a football team by Colter and Brooks Nuanez, analysis from longtime college football coach Ty Gregorak and a conversation about the modern history of Eastern Washington football with former EWU SID Dave Cook. 

Fresh off his team's 20-19 win over Southern Utah, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media to recap that game and preview the Grizzlies' trip to Greeley to take on Northern Colorado 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media to preview his team's matchup at No. 5 Eastern Washington on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Bobcats enter the game on a seven-game winning streak. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak and Brooks Nuanez to analyze all things Big Sky Conference football, particularly a Montana team coming off a rivalry win over Idaho and a Montana State team entering its bye on a seven-game winning streak after stuffing Idaho State at home last week.  Plus, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and UM wide receiver Mitch Roberts share some thoughts on the Griz game...

On October 25, 2021, Montana State first-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his team's bye week. The Bobcats won a 7th straight game Saturday, getting past Idaho State 27-9 last Saturday in Bozeman. MSU is No. 6 in the country and 5-0 in Big Sky Conference play entering its open week. 

On Monday October 25, 2021, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior safety Robby Hauck and junior wide receiver addressed the media coming out of a 34-14 win at rival Idaho and ahead of UM hosting Southern Utah for the last time before the Thunderbirds move out of the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez hopped on Tubs in the Club to preview Montana's trip to Moscow to take on the Idaho Vandals in the battle for the Little Brown Stein. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyilne Sports presents interviews with Idaho State offensive coordinator Mike Ferriter, Idaho All-American linebacker Tre Walker, Idaho State head coach Rob Phenicie, plus SWX Montana reporter Alex Eschelman for the Montana State Minute along with Idaho defensive coordinator Mike Breske for this week's ESPN Roundtable.  BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES   Mike Ferriter, Idaho State offensi...

Montana State hosts Idaho State on Saturday in Bozeman. Jordan Kaye, who covers ISU for the Idaho State Journal newspaper in Pocatello, caught up with Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to preview the game. 

In this episode, Colter Nuanez features analysis spots with longtime college football coach and analyst Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports co-founder Brooks Nuanez and Skyline Sports writer Andrew Houghton plus a snippet of Colter's hit on KSKY Country with Dave Wooten for Blue and Gold Thursday also included. 

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media following his team's 13-7 win at No. 19 Weber State and ahead of the Bobcats hosting Idaho State.

Following Montana's 28-21 home loss to Sacramento State, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, junior cornerback Justin Ford and senior wide receiver Sammy Akem preview the Grizzlies' matchup against Idaho. 

In the latest Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez shares an interview with George Tarlas, a junior defensive end at Weber State who grew up in Greece and did not play football until he was 16 years old. Plus analysis spots with Brooks Nuanez and Ty Gregorak leading up to October 15-16 slate of games.