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Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports checks in with Idaho head coach Jason Eck after his team drilled Nevada of the Mountain West 33-6 last week. Idaho is off to its first 2-0 start since 1998.
Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports catches up with Keyshawn James-Newby, a young man who grew up in Pocatello, Idaho but went to high school in Helena, Montana before spending a year at Montana Tech, leading to his transfer to play defensive line for the Vandals.
Mike Rider, a former Montana State player and coach who then worked as the color commentator on Bobcat Football Radio last season, joins Colter Nuanez for a new Big Sky Breakdown segment talking all things Bobcat and Big Sky Conference gridiron action.
The Voice of the Montana Grizzlies Riley Corcoran joins Colter Nuanez for the first of a weekly segment analyzing all things UM and Big Sky Conference football throughout the 2023 season.
Coming off a 43-13 win over Utah Tech and leading up to a night game against two-time reigning Division II national champion Ferris State in Missoula, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior right tackle Brandon Casey (left) and senior captain defensive back Trajon Cotton addressed the media.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen recapped his team's 20-16 loss at No. 1 South Dakota State and previewed MSU's home non-conference contest against Stetson of the Pioneer Football League on September 16.
This Big Sky Breakdown includes interviews from the week from Nuanez Now on 102.9 FM ESPN MT leading up to No. 3 Montana State at No. 1 South Dakota State plus No. 14 Montana at Utah Tech. Interviews include:
South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers (2:50)
Utah Tech athletic director Ken Beazer (15:21)
Utah Tech head coach Paul Peterson (34:49)
Montana wide receiver Junior Bergen (47:13)
Former SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier (58:10)
South Dakota State All-American running back Isaiah Davis (1:18:47)
Montana State sophomore defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV (1:27:06)
Colter Nuanez is joined by new Skyline analyst Mike Rider, a former Montana State All-Big Sky safety and the secondary coach at MSU in the mid-2010s to preview the Bobcats' rematch with No. 1 ranked and defending national champion South Dakota State.
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 Mellott (45:53), Montana senior offensive guard Hunter Mayginnes (56:35), and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen (1:06:02)
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, Garza in November of 2022 and Housewright in May of 2023.
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 includes general thoughts Weber State in the post-Jay Hill era (1:50), an interview with new WSU head coach Mickey Mental (10:40), Sacramento State analysis (19:45) and an interview with new Sac State head coach Andy Thompson (31:05).
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 includes general thoughts on the league (0:10), a breakdown of Northern Colorado (10:40), an interview with UNC head coach Ed Lamb (17:14), a breakdown of Idaho State (33:30), an interview with new ISU head coach Cody Hawkins (39:25), a breakdown of Cal Poly (54:25) and an interview with new Cal Poly head coach (1:02:44)
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.
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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.
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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 second round of the postseason.
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'Connell and senior captain wide receiver Mitch Roberts addressed the media.
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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-game show - 1:11:50
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, to talk about how special the game is for homegrown studs for Montana and Montana State.
And Colter is joined by Andrew Houghton to break down what the game means from a national playoff perspective plus a fun conversation debating who would start at each position if you made a Cat-Griz super team out of the two powerhouse rosters.
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.
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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 media on Monday November 14. His lone Big Sky Conference loss leading MSU was to Montana, 29-10, last season in Missoula.
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 senior defensive tackle - 1:10:46
7 - Colter on KSKY Country spot - 1:22:40
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 Nash Fouch addressed the media on November 7, 2022.
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 Montana sophomore running back Nick Ostmo.
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'Hara, Sac State quarterback - 24:43
4 - Chris Ball, NAU head coach - 32:51
5 - Callahan O'Reilly, Montana State senior linebacker - 47:46
6 - Trajon Cotton, Montana junior defensive back - 59:29
7 - Colter Nuanez "Blue & Gold Thursday" on KSKY Country in Bozeman - 1:09:45
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 most recent "Big Sky Scramble"
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 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 addressed the media.
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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 straight Big Sky Conference victory as the 'Cats move to 7-1 overall entering their bye week by handing WSU their first loss of the season. This episode includes sound from Weber State head coach Jay Hill, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and MSU senior safety Ty Okada.
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 Colter.
And Andrew Houghton hops on with Colter to talk about the biggest surprises and disappointments in Big Sky Conference football, plus plenty of analysis about the Griz and the Bobcats.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Brooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports co-founder - 5:08
Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports lead analyst - 46:55
Andrew Houghton, writer and analyst - 1:01:15
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
- Gevani McCoy, Idaho quarterback - 2:38
- Ravi Alston, Montana State wide receiver- 9:32
- Alex Gubner, Montana defensive tackle - 20:00
- Paul Maola, Idaho linebacker - 28:05
- Jason Eck, Idaho head coach - 37:45
- Ed McCaffrey, Northern Colorado head coach - 51:10
- Chance Wilson, Montana State incoming QB - 1:03:57
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 Sky times
Cameron Skattebo, Sac State RB - 2:42
Bruce Barnum, Portland State head coach - 17:11
Nick Taber, WestPac Wealth Financial Tip of the Week - 26:32
Keaton Gillogly, Voice of the Bobcats - 51;52
Sagan Gronhauer, Idaho State quarterback - 1:06:14
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 FCS programs in the West that he likes to call the "Snow Belt Conference".
And Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports and ESPN MT breaks down Idaho State's players to watch leading up to ISU's game at Montana State this week plus Colter & Andrew go around the Big Sky Conference.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports lead analyst - 4:05
Andrew Schmidt, NFL agent and contributing podcaster -
Andrew Houghton, Skyline Sports writer & ESPN MT producer -
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, Idaho State head coach, 3:25
2 – Jason Eck, Idaho head coach, 20:16
3 – Grant Duff, Weber State defensive coordinator, 34:10
4 – Greg Woods, Idaho State Journal with Andrew Houghton, 46:29
5 – Scott Marsh, UC Davis play by play, 1:10:02
6 – Ty Okada, Montana State senior DB, 1:22:12
7- Robby Hauck, Montana senior safety, 1:30:08
Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak for a discussion about an instant classic between Montana State and Eastern Washington plus a few thoughts about how Montana builds then rides momentum.
Brooks Nuanez swings by to talk about another Griz blowout as Montana steam-rolled Portland State on Homecoming plus a discussion about life without Tommy Mellott for the Bobcats.
And Colter shares a conversation with Andrew Houghton about one of our favorite subjects: what's it going to take for Sac State to get the respect they deserve?
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Ty Gregorak - 2:18
Brooks Nuanez - 29:28
Andrew Houghton - 56:40
Montana, fresh off a 53-16 boat race of Portland State in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams, gets set to travel to Idaho State on Saturday. Montana is 4-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country while Idaho State is 0-4.
Griz head coach Bobby Hauck, junior offensive guard Hunter Mayginess and senior defensive tackle Eli Alford addressed the media on Monday September 26, 2022
No. 4 Montana State gutted out a 38-35 win over No. 15 Eastern Washington on Saturday to move to 1-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 3-1 overall. MSU hosts UC Davis (1-3) on Saturday night at Bobcat Stadium.
The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPNU.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday.
After a wild day of results on the first weekend of Big Sky Conference play, Colter Nuanez breaks down all the games across the conference and gives three big things from Montana's Homecoming blowout of Portland State and Montana State's wild escape on the red turf in Cheney. Featuring post-game reactions from Bobby Hauck, Robby Hauck and Junior Bergen for the Griz and Brent Vigen, Sean Chambers and Ty Okada for the 'Cats.
Colter Nuanez presents a jam-packed podcast featuring Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran, Eastern Washington quarterback Gunnar Talkington, Portland State offensive lineman Tyson Pauling, EWU wide receiver Efton Chism III plus insight from Ian Laird on MSU and Nick Taber on Montana and Nick's financial tip of the week.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
2:40 – Riley Corcoran, Voice of the Griz
25:26 – Ian Laird, Bozeman/Gallatin High play-by-play & J&V Restaurant specials
38:47 – Gunnar Talkington, Eastern Washington quarterback
48:32 – Nick Taber on the Griz and financial tip of the week
1:02:25 – Tyson Pauling, Portland State offensive lineman
1:11:53 – Efton Chism, Eastern Washington wide receiver
In this weekly addition of the ESPN Roundtable presented by Paradise Falls of Missoula, Portland State athletic director John Johnson joins us to talk all things PSU athletics, including the future of Viking football and Portland State's football trip to Missoula to take on No. 2 Montana for the Grizzlies' homecoming.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports co-founder Brooks Nuanez, then by lead Big Sky analyst Ty Gregorak, then by contributing writer Andrew Houghton with conference play set to start this week.
1:57 – Brooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports co-founder
47:08 – Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports analyst
1:06:28 – Andrew Houghton, Skyline Sports writer & power rankings podcaster
Montana moved to 3-0 with a 49-14 win at Indiana State. The Griz host Portland State to open Big Sky Conference play on Saturday September 24, 2022.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior outside linebacker Patrick O'Connell and senior quarterback Lucas Johnson addressed the media on September 19.
Montana State finished the non-conference 2-1 after a 68-28 loss to Oregon State in Portland on September 17. MSU opens Big Sky Conference play at Eastern Washington on Saturday September 24, 2021.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on September 19 leading up to the second Big Sky opener leading MSU.
Colter Nuanez is joined for the weekly analysis appearances of Skyline Sports senior analyst Brooks Nuanez, lead analyst Ty Gregorak and Sam Herder of Hero Sports to talk about a wild week 2 across the landscape of the FBS and FCS.
Colter Nuanez breaks down the Big Sky Conference scoreboard, looks around national football, gives a brief recap of Montana State's 63-13 win over Morehead State, and analyzes Montana's 24-7 win over South Dakota. Plus, sound from Bobby Hauck, Patrick O'Connell and Lucas Johnson.
Montana moved to 2-0 this season with a 24-7 win over South Dakota in Missoula. On Saturday, Montana plays its first road game of the 2022 campaign with a matchup against Indiana State of the Missouri Valley. Head coach Bobby Hauck, senior safety Robby Hauck, senior wide receiver Malik Flowers addressed the media on September 12, 2022.
Montana State moved to 2-0 with a 63-13 win over Morehead State on Saturday. MSU plays against Oregon State on Saturday in Portland.
Head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on September 12, 2022.
In this episode, Colter and Brooks Nuanez break down the opening week of the 2022 football season for Montana and Montana State, plus lead analyst Ty Gregorak analyzes all things Griz and Bobcats.
In this episode, hear the weekly press conference from the University of Montana featuring head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Braxton Hill and junior center A.J. Forbes coming out of UM's 47-0 win over Northwestern State and ahead of Montana's game against South Dakota in Missoula on Saturday.
Following Montana State's 40-17 win over McNeese State, hear from MSU head coach Brent Vigen, senior linebacker Callahan O'Reilly and junior running back Lane Sumner.
Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana's 47-0 win over Northwestern State and Montana State's 40-17 triumph over McNeese State to open the 2022 season.
Hear all the interviews for the week leading up to Northwestern State's game at No. 3 Montana and McNeese State's game at No. 4 Montana State plus a bonus interview with a former Bobcat who's now on the active roster for the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams.
1 - Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott – 2:17
2 - Montana quarterback Lucas Johnson – 11:52
3 - Montana State safety Ty Okada – 20:43
4 - Northwestern State head coach Brad Laird – 27:55
5 - McNeese State head coach Gary Goff 41:10
6 - Northwestern State wide receiver Jarrett Mitchell – 54:55
7 – LA Rams wide receiver Lance McCutcheon – 1:03:42
In the latest Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez is joined by Big Sky Conference lead analyst Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports lead writer Andrew Houghton and Sam Herder of Hero Sports, BetMGM chime in to offer thoughts about the first week of college football for 2022.
In the debut episode of Two & a fool, Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports (this week’s fool) is joined by Alex Eschelman of SWX Montana Television and Mariluz Cook, the director of digital and broadcast media for the Big Sky Conference.
Each week, the fool will ask the panel two to three questions about story lines, trends, laughs and fun from around the Big Sky Conference. This week, the trio analyzes the top story lines in the Big Sky in recent months, the funniest coaches in the league and more!
Colter and Brooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports co-founders, break down the biggest concerns for Montana and Montana State entering the 2022 football season.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addresses the media before the opening of his second season at the helm. MSU opens 2022 against McNeese State for its annual "Gold Rush" game on Saturday night in Bozeman.
In this episode, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addresses the media ahead of his 11th season opener leading the Grizzlies. UM opens the 2022 season against Northwestern State of the Southland Conference. The last time the Demons visited Missoula came in 2004, Hauck's second season of his first stint (2003-2009) as the head coach at his alma mater.
In this episode, the first for the 2022 season with the Nuanez Brothers, Brooks and Colter give initial thoughts and story lines about the Montana Grizzlies, the Montana State Bobcats (20:25) and some thoughts on the No. 37 story currently brewing for the Griz (31:33)
Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports breaks down Montana State's football roster No. 0 through No. 98 with the beginning of fall camp at MSU less than a week away.
Colter & Brooks Nuanez break down the University of Montana football team's roster No. 2 through No. 99 about seven weeks after the Grizzlies wrapped up spring drills leading into the 2022 season.
Montana went 10-3 last season, advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the second year in a row. The Griz are ranked No. 4 in the preseason Hero Sports poll released earlier this month.
This episode is a repurposing of an FCS Football Talk podcast hosted by Sam Herder of Hero Sports in association with BetMGM in collaboration with Skyline Sports.
Montana State held a two-hour spring game on Saturday April 23, 2022. Following the action, second-year head coach Brent Vigen, sophomore defensive end Brody Grebe and sophomore quarterback Tommy Mellott addressed the media.
Former Montana State safety West Wilson, who is now a host, reporter and content producer for Bleacher Report, joins Colter Nuanez to talk all the way around the wide world of sports, touching on Montana State athletics currently, his time with the Bobcats plus his role in new age media currently.
Montana hosted its 2022 spring football game in Hamilton, Montana on April 8, 2022. The Griz scrimmaged for 78 minutes.
The action included interceptions by Trajon Cotton and Corbin Walker plus a near interception by Trevin Gradney during a first half dominated by defense on both sides. In the second half, the quarterbacks continued to struggle to complete passes but came on toward the end.
Lucas Johnson hit Ryan Simpson for an 11-yard touchdown and Kris Brown lofted a 25-yard scoring toss to Aaron Fontes for the most formidable scores of the day. Fontes also tracked down Dylan Simmons from behind on what could and should've been a 99-yard pick-6 if not for Fontes running behind the Montana bench for most of the way tracking Simmons down.
Following the action, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Braxton Hill and Fontes, a sophomore, addressed the media.
Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime Big Sky Conference coach and burgeoning analyst Ty Gregorak to talk about the key story lines for the Montana and Montana State football teams as each trudges through spring ball in the coming weeks.
In this episode, Colter Nuanez is joined by podcaster Jackson Groff, a former University of Montana wide receiver and UM student assistant coach to talk all things Griz and Big Sky Conference football.
In this episode, hear a roundup of all the Big Sky Conference men's basketball games played Thursday February 10, 2022 plus analysis from Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton of the five contests.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addresses the media following National Signing Day the first Wednesday of February 2022. The Bobcats signed a total of 23 players, including seven during the recent cycle, two of which are transfers.
In this episode, hear Montana head coach Bobby Hauck's press conference on National Signing Day for 2022. The Griz signed 23 total players, including 11 this cycle, six of which are transfers.
February 5 in Missoula, Idaho State handed Montana a 65-58 home loss. The defending Big Sky Conference champion women's basketball squad lost 73-68 in Bozeman to Montana State on Thursday but bounced back to keep pace in the league standings.
Following the game, Andrew Houghton joined Colter Nuanez to break down the game, plus post-game thoughts from Idaho State head coach Seton Sobolewski and Montana head coach Brian Holsinger addressed the media.
Montana completed its season sweep of Eastern Washington by earning a 61-59 win over the Eagles in Missoula on Saturday night. The Griz have now won seven of their last eight contests and sit at 8-2 in league play. The 15-6 squad has won all 11 of its home games this season. Eastern falls to 5-5 in Bg Sky play with the loss.
Following the game, Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, who won his 100th Big Sky Conference game, and EWU first-year head coach David Riley joined Skyline Sports for interviews.
Colter Nuanez gives a few minutes of analysis following North Dakota State's 38-10 win over Montana State in the 2021 FCS National Championship game from Frisco, Texas.
In the latest Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz, SWX Montana reporter Alex Eschelman and Sam Herder of Hero Sports.
In this national championship addition of the Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez, longtime Big Sky Conference coaches Ty Gregorak and Mike Kramer along with lifetime Bobcat Dan Davies, a former MSU player and coach who is now a Montana State administrator, to preview the Bobcats' matchup against North Dakota State in the FCS national championship.
In this cross promotional episode, Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports joins Ryan Foley and Ryan Thornburg of the R&R 'Cat Cast to talk about Montana State's 2021 season and MSU's run to the national title game.
Montana completed a sweep of its Big Sky Conference home opening series by defeating Weber State 74-72 in Missoula on Saturday night. Lonnell Martin Jr. hit a shot with 3.3 seconds left for the final margin. The win moves UM to 3-1 in league play and drops Weber State to the same conference record.
Following the game, we caught up with Martin, Griz point guard Cam Parker, UM head coach Travis DeCuire and Weber head coach Randy Rahe.
The Montana men's basketball team drilled Idaho State 78-54 in the Big Sky Conference home opener for the Grizzlies on December 30, 2021. Following the Griz moving to 2-1 in league play, UM head coach Travis DeCuire addressed the media.
Montana State went on the road and posted a 42-19 win over No. 1 and previously undefeated Sam Houston to advance to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs for the second year in a row.
The victory served as MSU's first true road win in the FCS playoffs. The loss was Sam Houston's first-ever home playoff defeat.
MSU will host South Dakota State on Saturday at noon in Bozeman in the first FCS semifinal game in Montana since 2009 and the first at Bobcat Stadium since 1984. Monday, MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of the Final Four matchup.
Coming off of a 57-41 win over Eastern Washington and ahead of a trip to Harrisonburg, Virginia to take on third-seeded James Madison in the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior outside linebacker Patrick O'Connell and junior wide receiver Mitch Roberts addressed the media.
Montana State's Brent Vigen addressed the media following his first playoff win as MSU's head coach, a 26-7 victory over Tennessee Martin on a windy Bozeman day last Saturday and ahead of his team's FCS quarterfinal playoff game at Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas this week.
In this week's Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak and then Brooks Nuanez to break down the 120th version of the Montana-Montana State rivalry in which the Griz won 29-10 plus analysis about the second round of the FCS playoffs as UM hosts No. 4 Eastern Washington Friday night and No. 8 Montana State hosts Tennessee Martin on Saturday afternoon in Missoula.
In the latest edition of The Groff Show hosted by Jackson Groff features Taylor Barton, color commentator for ROOT Sports.
Groff, a former Griz wide receiver, and Barton, a former Washington Huskies quarterback, discuss Montana's 2021 regular season including a dominant 29-10 win over rival and third-ranked Montana State in the 120th edition of the fierce rivalry and UM's upcoming matchup against Eastern Washington Friday night in Missoula in the second round of the FCS Playoffs.
Plus, Taylor and Jackson touch their college football careers (2:59), Taylor's path to broadcasting (5:08), talking to coaches before big matchups (9:22), why Missoula is Taylor’s favorite spot (11:25), perspective on Griz football (16:13), thoughts on FCS Bracket (20:39), thoughts on UM-EWU playoff game (22:19), the future of Big Sky Conference Football (26:34), Pac 12 Coaching Carrousel with Lincoln Riley heading to USC and Washington open (29:37), Name, Image and likeness talk (33:30) and much more.
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Montana State fell 29-10 to rival Montana in Missoula on November 20, 2021. That snapped MSU's nine-game winning streak and denied the Bobcats their first Big Sky Conference championship since 2012.
Still, Montana State earned the No. 8 seed in the FCS playoffs and the bye that comes with the Top 8 seed. MSU hosts Tennessee Martin, a team from the Ohio Valley making its second-ever playoff appearance.
Monday, Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of his playoff debut as a head coach.
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 one of their two losses this season, beating UM 34-28 in Cheney on October 3.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior cornerback Omar Hicks-Onu, and senior quarterback Cam Humphrey addressed the media on Monday November 29, 2021.
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
Travis Lulay - 1:00
Dylan McFarland - 19:00
Mike Kramer - 44:00
Brent Vigen - 1:11:00
Shaun Rainey - 1:28:50
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" with Riley Corcoran, the Voice of the Griz as Colter gives his insights into the matchup.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Ty Gregorak - 4:08
Brooks Nuanez - 29:30
Sam Herder - 57:58
Riley Corcoran - 1:19:13
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+ broadcasts alongside Voice of the Bobcats Zach Mackey.
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 - 2:16
Tucker Rovig, Montana State senior QB - 19:10
Mitch Strohman, Voice of NAU - 27:00
Alex Eschelman, SWX Montana - 43:05
Cole Grossman, Montana TE - 51:54
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 State's matchup at No. 5 Eastern Washington and No. 11 Montana's trip to Northern Colorado on Saturday.
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 against Southern Utah on Saturday in Missoula.
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 offensive coordinator – 2:05
Tre Walker, Idaho All-American linebacker – 10:47
Rob Phenicie, Idaho State head coach – 19:07
Montana State Minute with Alex Eschelman, SWX Montana – 34:30
ESPN Roundtable with Idaho defensive coordinator Mike Breske — 47:05
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.
Colter Nuanez is joined for this week's 'Catching up with the 'Cats" by former Montana State All-American quarterback Dakota Prukop to talk about an unforgettable Bobcat career from 2012 until 2015 before graduate transferring to start at Oregon.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addresses the media following his team's 45-7 homecoming win over Cal Poly and leading up to Friday night's showdown against defending Big Sky Conference champion Weber State in Ogden, Utah.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, offensive guard Moses Mallory and defensive tackle Eli Alford address the media ahead of UM's home game against Sacramento State on Saturday.
Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Cal Poly offensive coordinator Nick Edwards, Montana State wide receivers coach Justin Udy and Dixie State head coach Paul Peterson, plus conversations with Shaun Rainey and Alex Eschelman of SWX Montana.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Nick Edwards 1:55
Justin Udy 18:27
Paul Peterson 28:40
Shaun Rainey – 44:38
Alex Eschelman – 1:18:52
Colter Nuanez shares analysis bits with Brooks Nuanez, Ty Gregorak and Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Brooks Nuanez 1:20
Ty Gregorak 40:25
Andrew Houghton 1:07:40
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior defensive back Omar Hicks-Onu (left) and junior wide receiver Mitch Roberts addressed the media following UM's 34-28 loss at No. 6 Eastern Washington and looking ahead to the Grizzlies' home game against Dixie State.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addresses the media wrapping up his team's 40-7 win over Northern Colorado and previewing Saturday's home game against Cal Poly.
In this episode of the Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez raps about all things BSC with Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports, longtime football coach Ty Gregorak, SWX Montana sports director Shaun Rainey, SWX MT sports reporter Alex Eschelman, Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best, EWU offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker and Northern Colorado head coach Ed McCaffrey.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES
Brooks Nuanez - 3:08
Ty Gregorak - 28:23
Shaun Rainey - 52:45
Alex Eschelman - 1:04:25
Aaron Best - 1:33:22
Ian Shoemaker - 1:54:35
Ed McCaffrey - 2:07:45
In this edition of Catching up with the 'Cats, hear from former All-American defensive tackle Zach Minter, who also played in the NFL and CFL for five years following his final season on MSU's Big Sky Conference championship squad in 2012.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior safety Robby Hauck and junior wide receiver Malik Flowers attended UM's weekly press conference leading up to the No. 4 Grizzlies' trip to Cheney to take on No. 6 Eastern Washington.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media following his team's 30-17 win at Portland State in its Big Sky Conference opener ahead of its first league game at home Saturday against Northern Colorado.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Portland State quarterback Davis Alexander leading up to PSU's Big Sky Conference opener at home against Montana State.
Brooks Nuanez - 2:30 Ty Gregorak - 38:10 Beau Baldwin - 1:07:05 Bruce Barnum - 1:31:25 Daniel Hardy - 1:56:40 Sammy Akem - 2:03:15
Montana took an early bye week last week ahead of its homecoming Big Sky Conference opener against a Cal Poly squad led by head coach Beau Baldwin (2010 national championship, five FCS semifinals appearances) during his time guiding Eastern Washington (2008-2016).
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior defensive end Justin Belnap, senior wide receiver Sammy Akem joined UM's weekly press conference on Monday.
San Diego plays at Montana State on Saturday September 18. USD head coach Dale Lindsey joined the ESPN Roundtable on ESPN Missoula with Colter Nuanez leading up to the game.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to talk about Montana State's home opener, Ryan Tootell on Bobby Hauck and the Griz, Andrew Houghton on the in-state recruiting and the Big Sky Conference, the Montana State Minute with Alex Eschelman, Inside the Big Sky with Mariluz Cook, Catching up with the 'Cats with Amandre Williams and the ESPN Roundtable with San Diego Coach Dale Lindsey.
Big Sky Breakdown times
Brooks Nuanez on Gold Rush - 3:10
Ryan Tootell on Bobby Hauck and the Griz 41:40
Andrew Houghton on in-state recruiting - 1:12:30
Inside the Big Sky Mariluz Cook - 1:30:20
The Montana State Minute with Alex Eschelman - 1:39:02
Catching up with the Cats with Amandre Williams - 1:56:30
Montana State safety Tre Webb - 2:03:00
ESPN Roundtable with San Diego head coach Dale Lindsey - 2:15:00
In this Big Sky Breakdown, hear from Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Griz linebacker Patrick O'Connell, Bobcat tight end Treyton Pickering, MSU safety Jeffrey Manning, Montana State linebacker Nolan Askelson plus analysis from Colter Nuanez, Ryan Tootell, Andrew Houghton and Alex Eschelman.
Big Sky Breakdown times
1 - Bobby Hauck - 2:32
2 - Brent Vigen - 6:26
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Patrick O'Connell - 16:35
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Treyton Pickering - 25:52
5.Ryan Tootell - 37:03
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Andrew Houghton 47:48
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Jeffrey Manning Jr. - 1:03:21
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Nolan Askelson - 1:06:15
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Alex Eschelman - 1:18:23
In the second episode of a new podcast series presented by Blackfoot Communications, Colter Nuanez is joined by J.P. Flynn, an All-American and team captain at Montana State from 2012 until 2016 before spending two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain offensive tackle Dylan Cook and junior linebacker Marcus Welnel recap UM's 13-7 win over No. 20 Washington and look forward to Saturday night's home-opener against Western Illinois at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen recaps MSU's 19-16 loss at Wyoming and previews MSU's Gold Rush home opener against Drake on Saturday in Bozeman.
Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana State's 19-16 loss at Wyoming, plus shares interviews with MSU head coach Brent Vigen, quarterback Matt McKay, defensive end Daniel Hardy, wide receiver Lance McCutcheon, tight end Treyton Pickering.
In this episode leading up to Montana State's opener at Wyoming, Colter and Brooks Nuanez book end with analysis about the Bobcat offense and defense, plus Colter shares interviews with MSU head coach Brent Vigen, Wyoming senior associate AD & color commentator Kevin McKinney, junior quarterback Matt McKay and junior running back Isaiah Ifanse.
Montana State
Brooks -2:50
Brent Vigen – 27:30
Kevin McKinney – 35:55
Matt McKay 1:02:42
Isaiah Ifanse 1:09:25
Brooks on defense 1:10:25
In this episode, Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Montana senior quarterback Cam Humphrey, former Washington Husky and Griz wide receivers Craig Chambers and Jamaal Jones plus a cut-up of the best sound bites from UM head coach Bobby Hauck from Montana's most recent fall camp.
Big Sky Breakdown times
Cam Humphrey –2:45
Craig Chambers – 1:;25
Jamaal Jones – 30:00
Best of Bobby Hauck – 42:40
In the debut episode of a new podcast series sponsored by Blackfoot Communications "Catching up with the 'Cats", Colter Nuanez features an interview with former Montana State offensive lineman Mike Person, who was an All-American and team captain for MSU's 2010 Big Sky Conference championship team before playing nine seasons in the NFL.
Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports break down the Montana Grizzlies football roster No. 0 through No. 99 in a long-form, R-rated analysis as UM prepares to play at Washington on Saturday evening
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior quarterback Cam Humphrey and senior linebacker Jace Lewis preview the Grizzlies' season-opener Saturday at Washington.
Montana State first-year head football coach Brent Vigen addresses the media leading up to his first game leading the Bobcats against Wyoming, where Vigen spent the last seven seasons as the offensive coordinator.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to analyze all things Bobcat and Griz football.
Interviews with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Griz senior linebacker Jace Lewis, Central Washington head coach Chris Fisk,and former CWU head football coach Blaine Bennett.
Plus, Ty Gregorak swings by to preview CWU at Montana analyze the Montana State coaching change and talk Troy Andersen. And Colter shares an interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen.
Big Sky Breakdown times
Brooks Nuanez on Montana State and Montana 3:25
Bobby Hauck uncut - 43:55
Chris Fisk, CWU head coach - 52:42
Jace Lewis, Griz linebacker 1:10:20
Ty Gregorak on UM & MSU football - 1:20:45
Blaine Bennett, former Central Washington head coach - 1:44;45
Brent Vigen, Montana State head coach - 1:59:15
In a special edition Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez shares interviews from a variety of Montanans, including Montana State head men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, Utah State guard and Missoula native Rollie Worster, Florida State senior guard and Billings native RayQuan Evans and former Montana head coach Wayne Tinkle. The last three all prepare to compete in the NCAA Tournament this weekend.
Big Sky Breakdown
Sprinkle - 3:35
Rollie Worster = 24:03
RayQuan Evans = 41:30
Wayne Tinkle - 52:38
In this Big Sky Breakdown, Colter and Brooks Nuanez break down the opening weekend of spring football in the Big Sky Conference and preview next week's Big Sky basketball tournaments. Sam Herder of Hero Sports stops by for a conversation about FCS spring football. And Colter shares interviews with Montana junior center Mack Anderson, Sacramento State 13th-year head coach Brian Katz and Montana State second-year head coach Danny Sprinkle
Big Sky Breakdown times
Brooks Nuanez - 1:50
Sam Herder - 34:30
Mack Anderson - 1:10:10
Brian Katz - 1:21:20
Danny Sprinkle 1:36:20
Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime college football assistant coach Ty Gregorak to discuss the head coaching opening at Montana State.
Plus a full analysis by Colter and Brooks Nuanez of what Jeff Choate's departure means for the Bobcats, what is next at MSU and an evaluation of the known candidates.
Big Sky Breakdown
Ty Gregorak - 1:50
Brooks Nuanez Part 1 - 42:20
Brooks Nuanez Part II - 1:11:00
Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Portland State head coach Barrett Peery, Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, Griz junior guard Cam Parker, Weber State head coach Randy Rahe and Montana State head coach Danny Sprinkle leading up to this weekend's matchups that include Montana at PSU and MSU at Weber State.
Big Sky Breakdown guests
Barrett Peery - `1:40
Travis DeCuire - 13:10
Cam Parker - 25:30
Randy Rahe - 37:55
Danny Sprinkle - 53:55
Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Montana Lady Griz head coach Mike Petrino, Montana State head men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle plus Brooks Nuanez joins in to talk about former Weber State stud Taron Johnson's emergence with the Buffalo Bills and give some thoughts on the MSU and UM men's basketball teams as conference action marches on.
Montana State athletic director Leon Costello and head football coach Jeff Choate hosted a zoom call to address MSU opting out of the spring football championship portion of the season and modifying the spring schedule.
University of Montana athletic director Kent Haslam and head football coach Bobby Hauck participated in a zoom call to address UM opting out of the spring championship FCS season and modifying its schedule to only play a few games in upcoming months.
Colter Nuanez shares interviews with Montana State head men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle and Montana men's associate head coach Danny Sprinkle, plus Brooks Nuanez joins to talks about Jeff Choate staying at Montana State, Samori Toure transferring from UM to Nebraska and all the challenges of a spring football season for the Bobcats, Grizzlies and the rest of the Big Sky.
Big Sky Breakdown times
Danny Sprinkle - 3:45
Chris Cobb - 15:25
Brooks Nuanez on Choate, Toure - 31:20
Brooks Nuanez on Spring season - 52:50
Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez break down the entire Big Sky Conference for women's and men's basketball for the first time in 2021.
Montana third-year head coach Bobby Hauck and his staff signed 19 recruits, including 15 from Montana on the opening day of the early signing period on December 16, 2020. Six Missoulians, including five from Class AA state champion Missoula Sentinel, highlighted UM's latest class.
Montana State will conduct a scrimmage on Saturday. Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula, then Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports to analyze what to watch this weekend at Bobcat Stadium.
Longtime Montana track and field head coach Brian Schweyen abruptly resigned in August of 2020. Clint May, one of the most successful prep cross country coaches in state history, was named the interim head coach after only one year as the head of UM's cross country program and distance runners.
May led Bozeman High to nine girls' and boys' Class AA state cross country titles in 10 seasons, serving as the architect of one of the greatest dynasties in Montana prep sports history. After serving as the head coach for three years at a Division III school in Virginia, May is back in the Treasure State and trying to put his mark on the UM track program.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate joins the ESPN Roundtable to give an update on what fall might entail for his team and analyze recruiting in the state of Montana as a whole for the Class of 2020.
Former University of Montana standout guard comes on the ESPN Roundtable to recap his seven years as a professional basketball player, a journey that helped him play with LeBron James early on before becoming a star in countries like Lithuania, Germany, Turkey, Croatia, Greece and Italy.
Don Wetzel, a former University of Montana standout basketball player, and his son, Ryan Wetzel, give commentary with a personal feel on the Washington professional football franchise changing its name and logo. "Blackie" Wetzel, a Blackfeet dignitary, is who the former Redskins' logo is modeled after.
Sam Herder of Hero Sports joins the ESPN Roundtable to break down the current state of the FCS.
Montana State defensive line coach Byron Hout stops by the ESPN Roundtable to talk about his group, his five years as an assistant on Jeff Choate's staff and his playing career as an all-conference linebacker at Boise State.
Craig Haley of STATS Perform joins the show to talk about the dwindling FCS Playoff field and all the teams in the FCS who will or won't play in 2020.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam stops into the ESPN Roundtable, a joint venture between ESPN Missoula and Skyline Sports presented by Paradise Falls in Missoula.
Haslam gives an update on the state of his department as Griz athletics tries to find answers to questions never seen before at the university.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam and interim Lady Griz head coach Mike Petrino hosted a Zoom conference call with 12 members of the Montana media to address the non-renewal of Shannon Schweyen's contract and the promotion of Petrino to interim head coach of the UM women's basketball program.
In the final ESPN Roundtable for February 2020, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State athletic director Leon Costello for an update on the state of his department.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Montana sixth-year head men's basketball coach Travis DeCuire gives an overview of his team's pursuit of a third straight Big Sky Conference title with a rivalry game against Montana State in Bozeman on the horizon.
In the ESPN Roundtable for the last week of January 2020, Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell were joined by University of Montana senior men's basketball player Jared Samuelson to talk about his journey leaving UM and returning to play for the Griz for his final season.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports breaks down the 2020 signing classes for Montana and Montana State football.
This week's ESPN Roundtable features Montana men's basketball assistant Jay Flores breaking down the state of Griz hoops a few weeks into the Big Sky Conference season.
In this week's Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports is joined by Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula to talk about our latest collaboration - "Griz Greats - the Coaching Tree", which is a podcast series out now. Plus, a breakdown of Big Sky hoops and interviews with Montana State head men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, former Montana linebacker and Buck Buchanan Award winner Dante Olson and new Cal Poly head football coach Beau Baldwin.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, former Montana All-American defensive end Tyrone Holmes joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell to talk about his 2015 FCS Defensive Player of the Year award leading up to UM linebacker Dante Olson winning a similar accolade plus memories of Holmes' career in the NFL.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Montana State 15th-year head coach Tricia Binford joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell to talk about her new 3-year contract extension, her journey at Montana State and the prospects for the first-place Bobcats going forward.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell are joined by Montana State 15th-year women's basketball head coach Tricia Binford to talk about her 3-year contract extension and her long, successful tenure at MSU.
Montana State fourth-year head coach along with senior captains safety Brayden Konkol, defensive tackle Derek Marks and wide receiver Kevin Kassis addressed the media following MSU's 42-14 loss at No. 1 North Dakota State in the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs.
In this episode, Colter and Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports recap the opening of the early signing period and the signees for Montanan and Montana State before giving a preview of the semifinal matchup in the FCS playoffs between No. 5 MSU and No. 1 North Dakota Sate and thoughts on No. 3 Weber State at No. 2 James Madison.
Plus hear interviews with NDSU quarterback Trey Lance, Montana State defensive tackle Derek Marks and MSU quarterback Tucker Rovig.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES:
Brooks Nuanez - 2:05
Trey Lance - 51:35
Derek Marks - 1:00:51
Tucker Rovig - 1:09:37
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell are joined by Montana State senior associate athletic director Dan Davies, who was a player on Montana State's 1976 national title team and a coach when the Bobcats won the national title in 1984 to talk about the arch of the Bobcat football program over the last five decades.
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate and his coaching staff signed 23 new Bobcats with the opening of the early signing period on Wednesday. They addressed the media after all the National Letters of Intent were in.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and UM recruiting coordinator Justin Green give details on the 17 newest Grizzlies as the early signing period opened on Wednesday.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate addresses the media ahead of MSU's first trip to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs since 1984. The Bobcats play at No. 1 North Dakota State on Saturday in Fargo.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula and Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports to preview the matchups between Montana and Weber State along with Austin Peay at Montana plus some analysis of the coaching hires at Cal Poly (Beau Baldwin) and Northern Colorado (Ed McCaffrey).
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate recaps his team's second-round playoff win over No. 25 Albany and previews MSU's quarterfinal game against No. 18 Austin Peay in Bozeman on Saturday.
Montana second-year head coach Bobby Hauck addresses the media ahead of his team's quarterfinal matchup against No. 3 Weber State Friday night in Ogden, Utah.
Montana State defensive coordinator Kane Ioane joins this week's Bobcat Roundtable originally aired on 105.7 FM The Eagle in Bozeman and Big Sky.
In this week's episode, hear analysis from Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez recapping Montana State's 48-14 win over Montana two weeks ago and a preview of the playoff matchups for the playoffs for the Bobcats and Grizzlies. Also hear interviews from Southeastern Louisiana head coach Frank Scelfo, Albany head coach Greg Gattuso and Great Danes redshirt freshman quarterback Jeff Undercuffler.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMES:
Brooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports - 3:37
Frank Scelfo, Southeastern Louisiana head coach - 37:19
Greg Gattuso, Albany head coach - 51:49
Jeff Undercuffler, Albany quarterback - 1:06:57
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate addresses the media ahead of his No. 5 Bobcats' matchup against No. 25 Albany in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon in Bozeman.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck addresses the media ahead of his No. 6-seeded Grizzlies hosting No. 24 Southeastern Louisiana in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate recaps his team's fourth straight win over rival Montana and previews the Bobcats' upcoming appearance in the FCS Playoffs.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell are joined by Mike Kramer, who has spent a lifetime in the Big Sky Conference. The former Idaho offensive linemen coached at Montana State in the early 1980s before spending the 1990s as a coach at Eastern Washington, 2000 until 2006 as the head coach at Montana State and 2011 through 2016 at Idaho State.
In this Big Sky Breakdown, hear interviews with Montana senior Colin Bingham, Montana State senior captains Kevin Kassis, Travis Jonsen and Derek Marks plus interviews with Butte High standout & MSU commit Tommy Mellott and Montana State men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle.
Big Sky Breakdown times
Colin Bingham, Montana senior tight end - 2:30
Kevin Kassis, Montana State senior wide receiver - 6:52
Travis Jonsen, Montana State senior wide receiver - 17:55
Derek Marks, Montana State senior defensive end - 22:48
Tommy Mellott, Butte High quarterback/MSU commit - 29:19
Danny Sprinkle, Montana State men's basketball coach - 43:18
In this week's edition of the Bobcat Roundtable originally aired on 104.7 FM and 105.7 FM, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head coach Jeff Choate to preview the 119th edition of the rivalry between his Bobcats and the Montana Grizzlies.
In this special edition previewing the 119th football game between Montana and Montana State, Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula and then Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports to talk about what this game means in the scope of this season and history. Plus, hear Colter's spot on The Nach on Sports on KGEZ in Kalispell previewing the showdown.
Montana second-year head coach Bobby Hauck, senior quarterback Dalton Sneed (right), senior defensive tackle Jesse Sims (far left) and senior inside linebacker Dante Olson (left) address the media leading up to No. 3 UM's 119th showdown against rival Montana State Saturday in Bozeman.
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate previews the 119th edition of the rivalry between his Bobcats and the No. 3 Montana Grizzlies.
Former University of Montana three-time All-Big Sky Conference selection running back Chase Reynolds joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell on this week's ESPN Roundtable presented by Paradise Falls in Missoula.
In this episode, hear analysis from Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell leading up to this weekend's games pitting No. 10 Montana State at UC Davis and No. 3 Weber State at No. 5 Montana plus hear interviews with UC Davis head coach Dan Hawkins, former Weber State quarterback Jadrian Clark, Montana seniors Josh Sandry, Angel Villanueva and Cy Sirmon and Griz men's basketball coach Travis DeCuire.
BIG SKY BREAKDOWN
Ryan Tootell, ESPN Missoula - 3:57
Dan Hawkins, UC Davis head coach - 36:27
Jadrian Clark, former Weber State quarterback - 48:06
Josh Sandry, Montana senior safety - 58:15
Angel Villanueva & Cy Sirmon, Montana senior offensive linemen - 1:02:50
Travis DeCuire, Montana men's basketball coach — 1:07:25
Montana State running backs coach DeNarius McGhee joins Colter Nuanez on the Bobcat Roundtable originally aired on 104.7 and 105.7 FM The Eagle in Bozeman and Big Sky.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck previews his team's matchup against No. 3 Weber State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.
Colter Nuanez is joined Brooks Nuanez to break down all things Big Sky Conference plus interviews with Idaho senior receiver Jeff Cotton, Montana senior cornerback Justin Calhoun, Northern Colorado quarterback Jacob Knipp plus a special appearance from Michael-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic reflecting on his past job covering the University of Idaho for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
Montana State special teams coordinator and director of high school relations B.J. Robertson joins the Bobcat Roundtable ahead of MSU's trip to Northern Colorado on November 9.
Montana second-year head coach Bobby Hauck, junior wide receiver Samori Toure and junior linebacker Jace Lewis address the media recapping UM's 38-23 win over Portland State and previewing the "Battle for the Little Brown Stein" against Idaho in Missoula on Saturday.
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate recaps MSU's 42-7 win over Southern Utah and previews his team's game at Northern Colorado on Saturday.
Colter Nuanez is joined by an array of guests to preview and analyze the first week of November around the Big Sky Conference, including talk about Montana at Portland State, Southern Utah at Montana State and Weber State at Sacramento State.
Ryan Tootell, ESPN Missoula - 4:10
Bruce Barnum, Portland State head coach - 46:32
Jesse Sims, Montana senior DT - 1:01:52
Braydon Deming, UM sophomore DE - 1:04:38
Bobby Hauck, Montana head coach - 1:06:48
Derek Marks, Montana State defensive end - 1:12:41
Brandon Fisher, Southern Utah defensive coordinator - 1:17:28
Kevin Thomson, Sac State quarterback - 1:29:10
Montana State assistant head coach and linebackers coach Bobby Daly joins this week's Bobcat Roundtable originally broadcast on 105.7 FM The Eagle in Bozeman.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate recaps his team's 16-12 loss at North Dakota and looks ahead to MSU's home game against Southern Utah on Saturday in Bozeman.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck touches on his team's 34-17 win over Eastern Washington and looks ahead to UM's game at Portland State on Saturday.
Montana State offensive line coach and run game coordinator Brian Armstrong joins the Bobcat Roundtable, originally aired on 105.7 FM the Eagle in Bozeman. MSU plays at North Dakota on Saturday morning.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate previews his team's trip to Grand Forks to take on the University of North Dakota on Saturday.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck recaps his team's 49-22 loss to No. 15 Sacramento State and looks ahead to UM's home game against rival Eastern Washington on Saturday in Missoula.
Andy Thompson, the first-year defensive coordinator at Sacramento State, joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell on this week's ESPN Roundtable to talk about a life of football that began at the college level during his playing days at the University of Montana (2000-2003), continued with 13 seasons at Northern Arizona and now transitions to Sac State.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down Montana State's season entering its bye and preview No. 5 Montana's showdown at No. 15 Sac State on Saturday. Plus, hear interviews with Sac State head coach Troy Taylor, Sac quarterback Kevin Thomson, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, UM safety Robby Hauck and Griz wide receiver Samori Toure.
Brooks Nuanez - 2:52
Troy Taylor 56:16
Kevin Thomson - 1:12:13
Bobby Hauck - 1:25:26
Robby Hauck 1:28:57
Samori Toure - 1:30:33
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck recaps his team's bye week and looks ahead to Saturday's matchup at No. 15 Sacramento State, the new No. 15 team in the FCS.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate addresses the media about his team's 34-21 loss to Sacramento State, MSU's recently completed fund raising efforts and a look ahead to Montana State's bye week this week and beyond.
In this Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula and Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports to break down Montana State's football season at its midpoint and preview MSU's homecoming game against Sacramento State.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez & Ryan Tootell are joined by former University of Montana star and NFL player Dallas Neil on his career and life after football.
In this week's ESPN Roundtable presented by Paradise Falls in Missoula, Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell are joined by Tom Wistrcill, the first-year commissioner of the Big Sky Conference.
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate recaps his team's 34-28 victory at Cal Poly, MSU's fifth straight, and previews the Bobcats' homecoming matchup against Sacramento State Saturday in Bozeman.
Montana State fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate recaps his team's 45-14 win over Northern Colorado and previews his team's trip to UC Davis.
Montana State takes a four-game winning streak on the road to face Cal Poly in the Bobcats' first trip to San Luis Obispo under fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate.
In this Big Sky Breakdown, hear from Cal Poly star wide receiver J.J. Koski, Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh, Montana State defensive run game coordinator Byron Hout and Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports.
J.J. Koski - 2:58
Tim Walsh - 15:46
Byron Hout - 33:30
Brooks Nuanez - 44:28
Montana hosts Idaho State for homecoming on Saturday afternoon at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. In this Big Sky Breakdown, hear from Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Idaho State head coach Rob Phenicie, UM sophomore safety Robby Hauck, UM center Cy Sirmon and Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula.
Bobby Hauck - 3:19
Rob Phenicie - 6:57
Robby Hauck - 19:32
Cy Sirmon - 23:43
Ryan Tootell - 28:58
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate addresses the media to wrap up his team's 49-31 win over Northern Arizona and preview MSU's trip to Cal Poly on Saturday.
Montana State defensive coordinator Kane Ioane joins Colter Nuanez for this week's Bobcat Roundtable originally broadcast on 105.7 FM The Eagle in Bozeman.
Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Tootell and Nuanez with former University of Montana national championship winning quarterback John Edwards, legendary Montana State quarterback Travis Lulay, and four current Big Sky Conference coaches: Jay Hill of Weber State, Tim Walsh of Cal Poly, Dan Hawkins of UC Davis and Bruce Barnum of Portland State. Plus hear from Andrew Houghton of the Idaho State Journal and Ryan Tootell of ESPN Missoula previewing the opening of conference play on Saturday.
John Edwards - 4:10
Travis Lulay - 19:23
Jay Hill - 40:20
Tim Walsh - 57:46
Dan Hawkins - 1:17:23
Bruce Barnum - 1:28:42
Andrew Houghton, Idaho State Journal - 1:53:33
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and senior quarterback Dalton Sneed address the media ahead of No. 18 UM's trip to play No. 4 UC Davis to open Big Sky Conference play on Saturday.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate previews MSU's Big Sky Conference opener against Northern Arizona.
Montana State offensive coordinator Matt Miller joins Colter Nuanez on the Bobcat Roundtable originally broadcast on 104.7 and 105.7 FM the Eagle in Bozeman and Big Sky.
Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports to analyze Montana State and Montana thus far in the 2019 season plus hear interviews with Monmouth head coach Kevin Callahan (39:20) and Norfolk State head coach Latrell Scott (59:00) as their teams prepare to visit the Treasure State this weekend.
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate analyzes his team's 23-14 win at Western Illinois and previews MSU's home game against Norfolk State on Saturday in Bozeman.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck is joined by senior wide receiver Jerry Louie-McGee in his weekly press conference leading up to UM's game against Monmouth on Saturday.
In a special edition of the Big Sky Breakdown, Colter Nuanez shares post game thoughts with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and senior linebacker Dante Olson following the Grizzlies' 35-3 loss at Oregon on Saturday night in Eugene.