Big Sky Breakdown

Colter Nuanez shares a Griz spring football interview from "Nuanez Now" with Montana senior cornerback Trevin Gradney.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports preview the Big Sky Conference women's basketball tournament championship game between top-seeded Eastern Washington and No. 2 Northern Arizona plus an in-depth preview of No. 3 Montana vs No. 5 Montana State in the first rivalry championship basketball game since 1986 with a bid to the Big Dance on the line.

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports is joined by Kyle Hansen of Scripps Sports to handicap the Big Sky Conference men's & women's basketball teams and play a game of "this team will win if" leading up to the postseason for Big Sky hoops.

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports breaks down Monday's results from Big Sky Conference women's and men's basketball regular season finales from across the league. Plus, get an update on the final league standings and a preview of the brackets for next week's Big Sky Tournament.

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down our Skyline Sports mid-season All-Big Sky Conference honors in women's & men's women's basketball. Plus, we preview the Cat-Griz rivalry double header set for Saturday February 17 in Missoula. Montana senior Carmen Gfeller (26:35) and Montana State senior Madison (Jackson) Hall (36:20) help us preview the women's game. Montana State senior Brian Goracke (52:00) and Lu Oke (1:02:58) helps us preview the men's game with plenty of commentary in between.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez break down the betting line (Montana +10.5 to 12.5 in FCS national title game) as the national championship between UM and No. 1 South Dakota State approaches in a few days.

Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran has been on the road for nearly a month between the longest Montana men's hoops road trip in 17 years and Griz football's trip to the FCS national title game. On January 4, he caught up with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports a day after the passing of legendary Montana football coach Don Read, who passed away at 90 on Jan. 3. Corcoran also was in Fargo, North Dakota to call Montana's 96-86 win over North Dakota State in men's hoops on Jan. 3. Corcoran talks with Skyline Sports about Papa Bear, Griz Hoops and of course, Griz football's FCS national title game against South Dakota State on Sunday Jan. 7, 2024.

Sam Herder of HERO Sports and Bet MGM hosts Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to talk all things FCS national title game as No. 1 South Dakota State gets set to square off against No. 2 Montana on January 7, 2024 in Frisco, Texas.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck will coach the Griz in the FCS national title game for the fourth time in his career in the 8th appearance overall for UM. On Tuesday January 2, Hauck addressed the media before the first January practice in Griz football history (the last seven title games UM played in were played in December) as his team prepared to leave for Frisco, Texas to take on No. 1 South Dakota State, the defending national champions. Video filmed & produced by Colter Nuanez, Skyline Sports. All Rights Reserved.

Braxton Hill, a University of Montana captain linebacker and Anaconda, MT's favorite son, sits down with fellow Anacondan Blake Hempstead along with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports for a rollicking conversation about where Hill came from, all of his sporting influences, why he chose to bet on himself and what his career has been like for the Grizzlies as Montana prepares to head to Frisco, Texas to take on No. 1 South Dakota State, the defending FCS national champions, for the 2023 FCS title.

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports hash out all the various narratives on the South Dakota State and Montana sides heading into the upcoming Football Championship Subdivision national title game in Frisco, Texas on January 7, 2024.

Colter Nuanez welcomes in Mike Nugent and Brint Wahlberg of the Griz Fan Podcast along with GFP pinch-hitter and occasional Skyline Sports contributor Kyle Sample to talk all things Griz, from Montana's double overtime win over North Dakota State to the ins and outs of visiting Frisco, Texas to what the matchup looks like between UM and South Dakota State in the FCS National Title game on January 7, 2024.

Former Skyline Sports contributing writer Kyle Sample chimes in for a game of "Smart or Dumb" about the transfer portal and the coaching carousel + a conversation about the epic Griz win over North Dakota State in double overtime to advance to the FCS national title game.

Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez talk all things Name, Image, & Likeness in connection with the NCAA Transfer Portal + where Montana's 31-29 double overtime victory over North Dakota State to advance to the FCS national title game.

On December 20, 2023, Montana State announced the signing of 19 new Bobcats for Class of 2023. The class includes one transfer plus eight prep standouts from the state of Montana, five from Washington, three from Texas and one each from Idaho and Wyoming. Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media about the class on Wednesday afternoon.

Idaho finished the 2023 season with a 9-4 record. The Vandals earned a bye in the FCS Playoffs, then beat Southern Illinois in overtime for the first playoff win by UI in 30 years. A few weeks after having their season end with a 30-22 loss to UAlbany in the quarterfinals, Idaho head coach Jason Eck announced the signing of 28 new Vandals.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on December 18, 2023 to talk about Bobby Daly and Shawn Howe's promotion to defensive coordinator and co-defensive coordinator, respectively. Vigen also talks NCAA transfer portal and recaps the 2023 football season.

Colter Nuanez presents his interviews from the week leading up to the FCS Playoffs semifinal game between No. 8 North Dakota State and No. 2 Montana in Missoula on December 16, 2023. Hear interviews from "Nuanez Now" on ESPN Montana, including Griz wide receiver Junior Bergen (2:25), North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz (11:00), NDSU senior offensive tackle Jalen Sundell (23:38), and Bison senior safety Cole Wisniewski (34:19).

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline analyst Ty Gregorak to rant about all things NIL and the transfer portal, where Montana State goes from here and thoughts on Montana's Final Four showdown with North Dakota State. Brooks Nuanez joins Colter (36:16) for a spirited discussion about how Montana State should approach the upcoming off-season and how Montana has returned to the brink of the national title game for the first time in 14 years.

Skyline analyst Samuel Akem, a wide receiver in the USFL, joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things FCS Playoffs, including a deep dive into Montana's 35-28 overtime win over Furman and UM's semifinal matchup against perennially powerful North Dakota State on December 16 in Missoula.

Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran joins Colter Nuanez for a deep dive into Montana's epic 35-28 win in overtime over Furman plus a preview of UM's semifinal matchup against North Dakota State with a spot in the FCS National Championship game on the line.

No. 2 Montana gutted out a 35-28 overtime win over No. 7 Furman to advance to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs for the 11th time in school history, including the first since 2011. Montana will play No. 8 North Dakota State in Missoula on Saturday December 16, 2023. UM head coach Bobby Hauck, junior wide receiver Keelan White and sophomore linebacker Riley Wilson addressed the media ahead of the game.

With just one Montana team left in the FCS Playoffs, this week's Big Sky Breakdown is firmly focused on the Montana Grizzlies. Ty Gregorak and former Griz receiver Sammy Akem swing by the studio to give their takes on UM's quarterfinal matchup against Furman.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to break down UI's 20-17 overtime win over Southern Illinois in the second round of the FCS Playoffs, which was Idaho's first postseason win in 30 years. Andrew Houghton presents an interview with Idaho freshman linebacker Xe'Ree Alexander previewing the Vandals' quarterfinal game against No. 5 UAlbany.

Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Montana's 49-19 whipping of Delaware and preview UM's quarterfinal matchup with Furman in the FCS Playoffs Friday night in Missoula.

Montana head coach Brian Holsinger addressed the media on December 4, 2023 leading up to his team's annual "School Day" in front of almost 6,000 elementary school children vs Loyola Marymount on December 6 at 11 a.m. He also previews the Lady Griz game Saturday against Colorado State.

No. 2 Montana rolled to a 49-19 win over No. 11 Delaware in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. The Griz move into the quarterfinals for the third time in the last five seasons and will host No. 7 Furman on Friday December 8, 2023 in Missoula, MT. The Griz have now won eight in a row and sit at 11-1 this season. The last time UM played Furman came when Montana beat the Paladins 13-6 in the 2001 national championship. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior DE Hayden Harris and senior RB Nick Ostmo addressed the media on Monday. Video filmed & produced by Colter Nuanez, Skyline Sports. All Rights Reserved.

Montana and Montana State kick off the their 2023 playoff campaigns Saturday with the Bobcats hosting North Dakota State and the Griz hosting Delaware. On this Big Sky Breakdown, hear from Delaware assistant coach Terrence Archer, North Dakota State assistant Tyler Roehl, Bison quarterback Cam Miller, Montana State defensive end Brody Grebe, Montana safety Ryder Meyer and Montana quarterback Clifton McDowell.

Colter Nuanez and Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem rap their way around the wide world of the FCS Playoffs, particularly the four teams from the Big Sky Conference remaining in the field of 16.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk their way around the FCS Playoffs, particularly the draws for the four remaining Big Sky Conference teams. Colter is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak (24:25) to talk about Montana State's daunting draw against North Dakota State plus look at Montana's favorable draw. Plus, hear from Andrew Houghton (57:24) on UC Davis's coaching change and how he sees the FCS Playoff games around the league.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck, who leads the No. 4 seeded Vandals into the second round of the FCS Playoffs this weekend against Southern Illinois. The Salukis shut out Nichols 35-0 in the first round last week.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran to dissect Montana's 37-7 win over Montana State, muse about the first round of the FCS Playoffs and preview UM's second round game against No. 11 Delaware on Saturday night in Missoula.

Montana won its seventh straight game by thrashing rival Montana State 37-7 to end the regular season. The win sewed up the outright Big Sky Conference championship and secured the No. 2 seed in the FCS playoffs for UM.Montana received a first round bye and will take on Delaware in the second round Saturday night in MIssoula, Montana.The Blue Hens are 9-3 after a 36-34 win over Lafayette in the first round of the playoffs.The last time Delaware and Montana played was in 1993 when the Blue Hens posted a 49-48 win over the Griz in the first round of the Division I-AA playoffs.On Monday November 27, 2023, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, DT Alex Gubner and QB Clifton McDowell addressed the media.

North Dakota State rolled Drake 66-3 on Saturday to move into the second round of the FCS Playoffs. The Bison will take on No. 6 Montana State, who is coming off a first round bye. NDSU ended Montana State's season in the 2018, 2019 and 2021 playoffs. The last time the two programs met, NDSU beat MSU 38-10 in the 2021 national title game. The last time North Dakota State played in Bozeman, the Bison won 42-17 in 2010. North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz hosted his weekly press conference to preview the matchup with the Bobcats. Audio provided by North Dakota State athletics. All Rights Reserved.

The Bobcats still received a bye in the FCS Playoffs and will host North Dakota State on December 2, 2023 in Bozeman, Montana. The Bison, winners of nine national championships since 2011, are 9-3 after a 66-3 win over Drake in the first round of the playoffs. The last time NDSU visited Bozeman came in the first round of the 2010 FCS Playoffs. The Bison won 42-17 against the Big Sky Conference champion Bobcats. On Monday November 27, 2023, Montana State third-year head coach Brent Vigen, an NDSU alum, addressed the media ahead of the matchup against his alma mater.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez (3:40) to talk about the ebbs and flows of the mindsets of fan bases based on rivalry results, the arch of the Montana-Montana State rivalry in its current iteration, the Griz excelling at Bobby Hauck's system, flexibility when it comes to bouncing back, Montana State's meltdown and why Sean Chambers didn't play. Colter is joined by Andrew Houghton (38:30) to debate All-Big Sky Conference lists and awards plus UC Davis's snub from the FCS Playoffs field. Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak (1:22:30) to talk about the unnecessary vitriol behind the Cat-Griz rivalry, his experience in Missoula, how the Griz have been able to become a completely lights out defense and what the playoff futures might hold for both UM and Montana State.

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports talk about Idaho football's FCS Playoffs draw as the No. 4 seed, discuss all the Vandals who landed on the All-Big Sky Conference football lists and debate barometers of success now that that regular season is over and the playoffs are here.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez dive into every single detail of Saturday's rivalry game pitting No. 4 Montana State at No. 3 Montana, the first Top 5 showdown in the 122-year history of the fierce rivalry. Ty Gregorak (48:10) joins Colter for a spirited conversation about his rivalry memories (he coached in 15 of them) and what are the keys on both sides for the Bobcats and the Griz.

Former Griz wide receiver Sammy Akem and ESPN MT producer Andrew Houghton joins Colter Nuanez for this week's ESPN Roundtable on Nuanez Now to talk about each and every matchup in this year's Montana-Montana State rivalry football game.

Vandals Weekly this week features Colter Nuanez interviewing Idaho head coach Jason Eck after the Vandals fell 31-29 to be eliminated from Big Sky Conference title contention last week. Andrew Houghton features Idaho running back Nick Romano to talk about coming back from injury during his career and to preview UI's rivalry game against Idaho State this week to finish the regular season.

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports is joined by Riley Corcoran the Voice of the Griz to preview No. 4 Montana State at No. 3 Montana in the first Top 5 matchup in the 122-year history of the rivalry.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck plus senior captains linebackers Braxton Hill, Levi Janacaro and center A.J. Forbes talk about the 122nd rendition of the rivalry against Montana State.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media ahead of the 122nd clash with rival Montana. The showdown is the first between Top 5 teams on both sides and the first for the outright league title in the 60-year history of the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez presents this week's slate of interviews, including Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum (1:10), Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best (16:40) and Montana State senior nickel back Level Price Jr. (

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton (0:57) to talk about the various season-ending scenarios around the Big Sky Conference, the regression of Eastern Washington to the middle of the Big Sky pack, different outcomes for the six teams that are currently 3-3 in league play and various seeding scenarios for the three title contenders (Montana, Montana State, Idaho). Colter and Samuel Akem (31:50) breaks down Montana's 34-7 win over Sacramento State, why the Griz are surging at such a level right now and what the postseason prospects are for Sacramento State plus some College Game Day scuttle. Colter and Ty Gregorak (1:12:50) analyze Montana State's big time bounce back by trouncing Northern Arizona, how the Bobcats reascend to looking like a true national title contender and end of the season scenarios across the Treasure State.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about earning a road win after an emotional home win over Montana State, which the Vandals did by winning 27-13 over Northern Colorado last week. Plus, Eck previews his team's matchup at Weber State on Saturday. Andrew Houghton shares an interview with Terez Traynor, a wide receiver who was one of the best in the Big Sky in 2021 before missing most of 2022 and returning this season.

Riley Corcoran, the Voice of the Griz, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the beginning of basketball season, analysis on Montana football's five-game winning streak, Clifton McDowell's continued toughening, and what Griz team from the past the current Montana team reminds Colter of.

No. 3 Montana won for the fifth week in a row by ripping previously No. 7 Sacramento State 34-7 in Missoula, MontanaThe Griz are now 8-1 overall, including 5-1 in Big Sky Conference play as they head to Portland State for their final regular-season road game of the year. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior quarterback Clifton McDowell (left) and senior defensive back Trajon Cotton addressed the media on November 6, 2023.