Big Sky Breakdown

Montana State will play its third football game against South Dakota State in the last 18 contests when MSU plays in Brookings, South Dakota on Saturday, September 9, 2023.  Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media leading up to the rematch of FCS semifinal playoff games each of the last two seasons.  Audio recorded & produced by Colter Nuanez, Skyline Sports. All Rights Reserv...

In the latest edition of Around the Treasure State, get the inside scoop on Montana's season-opening home game against Butler and Montana State's home opener against Utah Tech. Guests include Butler head coach Mike Uremovich (4:42), Utah Tech head coach Paul Peterson (16:27), Butler senior quarterback Bret Bushka (27:25), Utah Tech DL Syrus Webster (36:36), Montana State junior quarterback Tommy M...

Skyline Sports' series of podcasts featuring media members who cover Big Sky Conference football continues with one of the veterans in the league: Shaun Rainey of SWX Montana who covers Montana and Montana State. 

Colter Nuanez kicks off the 2023 football season by talking all things Montana and Montana State with Brooks Nuanez and Ty Gregorak, the two lead football analysts for Skyline Sports. 

In the first weekly installment of a 2023 season series, Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk all things Vandals football ahead of UI's season opener at Lamar on August 31. 

Our latest installment of our Big Sky Media series with interviews from some of the best reporters and analysts who cover the Big Sky Conference features Tom Stuber of Skyline Sports, who is in his second season covering Montana State football at Skyline Sports and has decades of experience as a sportswriter in Montana. 

Hear from Montana State head football coach Brent Vigen ahead of his team's season-opener at home against Utah Tech on the evening of September 2. 

Hear from Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior safety Garrett Graves and senior offensive tackle Chris Walker as the Griz prepare to open the 2023 season at home against Butler on September 2. 

Our latest installment of our Big Sky Media series featuring some of the best reporters and analysts who cover the Big Sky Conference features Kyle Hansen, a reporter for KPAX TV in Missoula who was the sideline reporter for MTN broadcasts for Griz football games last season. 

Our latest installment of our Big Sky Media series featuring some of the best reporters and analysts who cover the Big Sky Conference features Ashley Washburn, a reporter for KBZK TV in Bozeman who was the sideline reporter for MTN broadcasts for Bobcat football games last season. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Skyline Sports writer and journalism veteran Kyle Sample to break down all the factors into what goes into reporting crime cases pertaining to college athletics figures, including specifics about reporting on the ongoing cases of Montana State defensive coordinator Willie Mack Garza and offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright, who were each charged with DUI, Garz...

Colter Nuanez gives quick thoughts about each and every player on the Montana State Bobcats football roster in this twice-annual installment of Bobcats by the Numbers. 

Colter Nuanez gives quick thoughts about each and every player on the University of Montana football roster in this twice annual installment of Griz by the Numbers. 

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the Big Sky Conference football race by tiers and reveal their preseason polls with the Big Sky Kickoff media gathering less than a week away. 

The Big Sky Conference preseason all-conference votes were due on July 13. So Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton did a deep dive on narratives around the league and reveal all of their votes on this week's Big Sky Breakdown. 

In May, Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton gave letter grades for each and every sports season at both Montana and Montana State....except football.  So the boys hash out Bobcat and Griz football for the 2022 season, the grades for the year and projections heading into the upcoming season. 

Over the last six months, Colter Nuanez has had all five of the new head football coaches in the Big Sky Conference on Nuanez Now on ESPN Radio & SWX Montana television.  Colter & Andrew Houghton break down the distinct challenges for each Northern Colorado, Idaho State, Cal Poly, Weber State and Sacramento State while sharing those interviews in this two-part episode.  This episode includ...

Over the last six months, Colter Nuanez has had all five of the new head football coaches in the Big Sky Conference on Nuanez Now on ESPN Radio & SWX Montana television.  Colter & Andrew Houghton break down the distinct challenges for each Northern Colorado, Idaho State, Cal Poly, Weber State and Sacramento State while sharing those interviews in this two-part episode.  This episode includ...

 Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran for a Montana men’s basketball season breakdown, including, broad thoughts on a roller coaster Griz hoops season (4:15). We also discuss Riley’s three biggest takeaways from the season (13:15), biggest off-season story lines in the Big Sky Conference (19:17), plus a conversation about the biggest needs for the Griz basketball team this o...

Colter Nuanez shares his appearance on "Inside the Den" with Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran (2:45) leading up to the Big Sky Tournament. Plus, this week's ESPN Roundtable featuring Colter and Andrew Houghton playing word association for all 10 Big Sky Conference men's hoops teams (31:45), and the duo gives their All-Big Sky lists and awards (56:20).  John Velk of Velk Law gives his latest instal...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton for key Big Sky Conference story lines (1:47) plus key story lines entering into this weekend’s Cat-Griz double header in Bozeman (9:23).    Plus, Colter shares interviews with Montana State women’s basketball star senior Kola Bad Bear (40:10), UM Lady Griz coach Brian Holsinger (51:48), Montana head men’s coach Travis DeCuire (1:15:24) and Montana State...

This week, Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's hoops plus checks in with one of the new football head coaches in the league, with interviews including:  Northern Colorado head men's basketball coach Steve Smile (4:00), Northern Arizona head men's basketball coach Shane Burcar (14:48), Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford (25:15) John Vel...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's basketball, including Sac State men's head coach David Patrick (6:12), Portland State men's head coach Jase Coburn (20:06), John Velk, Velk Law Griz Greats countdown: Shawn Samuelson (34:45), Portland State women's head coach Chelsey Gregg (43:30), Montana State men's head coach Danny Sprinkle (51:40), Montana...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews with a variety of subjects in this weekend's rivalry showdown as Montana prepares to host Montana State in a double header in Missoula on Saturday January 21, 2023.  Hear the latest edition of John Velk's countdown of the top Griz men's hoopers of all time featuring a conversation about Sayeed Pridgett (2:14). Plus, hear interviews with Montana State senior point gu...

Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference with all the scores from the women's league (1:50) and the men's league (7:05), plus rapid reactions from both.  Hear from a breakdown of Montana State's 67-52 win over Weber State + sound bites from head coach Danny Sprinkle (11:41). And Griz hoops analysis (18:00) + an interview with Montana point guard Brandon Whitney (23:40).