Big Sky Breakdown

No. 5 Montana State scored on its first four offensive possessions to spark a 45-21 win over Northern Arizona to move to 5-1 in league play, 7-2 overall. Montana State hosts Eastern Washington (4-4) on Saturday November 11 in Bozeman, MT. It's the final regular-season home game of 2023.Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on November 6, 2023.

Colter Nuanez presents a slate of interviews from Around Big Sky Conference football for the first week of November in 2023, including: - Sacramento State head coach Andy Thompson (2:45)- Northern Arizona head coach Chris Ball (16:50)- Sacramento State senior tight end Marshall Martin (31:25)- Northern Arizona senior center & captain Jonny Bottorff (38:16)- Montana State senior linebacker & captain Nolan Askelson (48:35)- Montana junior safety Jaxon Lee (1:02:21)- Montana sophomore linebacker Riley Wilson (1:11:15)

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Griz wide receiver and current Philadelphia Stars player Samuel Akem to break down all things Big Sky Conference, including how Idaho beat Montana State, the keys to the matchup between Sac State at Montana and the various scenarios and story lines coming down the pipe the last month of the regular season.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho offensive coordinator Luke Schleusner and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to break down Idaho's rise to the No. 3 team in the FCS thanks in part to last week's 24-21 win over Montana State.Andrew Houghton is joined by Idaho true freshman center Layton Vining, who's been throw to the fire against two of the top defensive fronts in the Big Sky (Montana, Montana State) over the last two weeks.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline Sports lead analysts Andrew Houghton, Brooks Nuanez and Ty Gregorak to talk all things Big Sky Conference football. Colter & Houghton (2:20) answer questions like who's the best team in the Big Sky Conference, what are most fun November scenarios and is this Bobby Hauck's best coaching job at Montana?Colter and Brooks Nuanez (28:05) go in depth on what Brooks saw out of Montana true freshman quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat in his Griz debut in UM's 40-0 win over Northern Colorado plus analyze how Montana State bounces back from its first Big Sky Conference loss since November of 2021. Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak (1:13:40) dive deep into the factors that went into Montana State's 24-21 loss at Idaho, the recent resurrection of the Vandals, all the November scenarios in the Big Sky Conference and some thoughts on Sacramento State at Montana on November 4.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Riley Corcoran, the Voice of the Griz, to talk about the thriving Grizzly defense, the sudden emergence of Keeali'i Ah Yat, the scenarios for the chase for the Big Sky Conference title and Montana's path to it + a breakdown of Montana's Saturday night contest against No. 7 Sacramento State.

Montana won its fourth straight game by blasting Northern Colorado 40-0 on Saturday to move to 7-1. The Griz host No. 7 Sacramento State on November 3 in Missoula under the Washington-Grizzly Stadium lights. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Braxton Hill and junior wide receiver Junior Bergen addressed the media on October 30, 2023 to preview the game.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on October 30, 2023 ahead of MSU's home game against Northern Arizona. Montana State is coming off a 24-21 loss at Idaho, just the second Big Sky Conference loss under Vigen in 21 league contests.

Colter Nuanez and Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem go around the Big Sky Conference, giving analysis on Montana State's win over Sac State last week, Montana's recent hot streak, and thoughts on this week's slate of games. Colter also presents this week's set of interviews including chats with Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins (40:40), Northern Colorado Ed Lamb (52:40), Montana State junior tight end Ryan Lonergan (1:11:05), plus Colter Nuanez’s appearance on the KCSY Country morning show with Dave Wooten (1:20:46).

Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to dive deep into just what makes Montana State a true national title contender + some commentary on the recent fine play by Montana.Brooks Nuanez joins Colter (26:05) to review the revisionist history around Bobby Hauck's first stint at Montana, analyze Montana's recent hot streak and dive into what has helped Montana State rise to the top of the polls.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Jason Eck to preview No. 9 Idaho's home game against No. 2 Montana State on Saturday afternoon at the Kibbie Dome. Plus, Andrew Houghton chats with All-Big Sky cornerback Marcus Harris (19:30) about his path to Idaho and his thoughts on another big-time matchup for the Vandals.

No. 7 Montana posted a 23-21 win at then-No. 3 Idaho to enter its bye week on a three-game winning streak and move to 6-1 overall. Saturday, the Griz host winless Northern Colorado. On October 23, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior defensive tackle Alex Gubner and senior center A.J. Forbes addressed the media to preview Montana's final game of the month and first home game since September.

Montana State third-year head football coach Brent Vigen puts a bow on his team's 42-30 win at No. 4 Sacramento State last week and looks ahead to MSU's game at No. 9 Idaho on October 28, 2023.

Colter Nuanez presents his slate of interviews for the third week of October leading to the "Big Sky After Dark" matchup between No. 2 Montana State at No. 3 Sacramento State, the first clash between the two teams since 2019. Colter is joined by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen (3:30), Sacramento State head coach Andy Thompson (16:30), Sac State associate head coach and offensive line coach Kris Richardson (28:20), Montana State senior quarterback Sean Chambers (40:15), Sacramento State quarterback Kaiden Bennett (53:50), and Montana State offensive line coach Al Johnson (1:06:02) break down all the keys to the game, which kicks at 8:30 p.m. MT on Saturday night and will be aired on ESPN 2.

Colter Nuanez and Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak break down Montana State six games into the season heading into Saturday night's showdown against No. 3 Sacramento State plus some thoughts on Montana's win at Idaho last week. Stick around for Andrew Houghton breaking down the Lady Griz and the Montana men's basketball team after this week's Silver-Maroon scrimmage.

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Bobcat player and coach Mike Rider to break down No. 2 Montana State's nationally televised game at No. 3 Sacramento State on October 21, 2023.

Idaho second-year head coach Jason Eck joins Colter Nuanez to break down UI's 23-21 loss to Montana in the 89th Battle for the Little Brown Stein and talk about what Idaho needs to get done on its bye week with a matchup against No. 2 Montana State in Moscow looming on October 28.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen led MSU to a 59-19 win over Cal Poly on October 14. The second-ranked 'Cats play co-defending Big Sky Conference champion Sacramento State for the first time since 2019 on October 21 in Sacramento, California. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and kicks off at 8:30 p.m. MT. Vigen addressed the media ahead of the game.

Shaun Rainey of SWX Montana Television joins Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to analyze the Montana Grizzlies at the midpoint of the year and preview the No. 16 Grizzlies' rivalry game at No. 3 Idaho on Saturday night in the Battle for the Little Brown Stein.

Colter Nuanez presents this week's slate of interviews previewing Montana at Idaho and Cal Poly at Montana State including:- Levi Janacaro, Griz linebacker (4:40)- Hayden Hatten, Idaho wide receiver (10:17)- Aaron Pflugrad, Northern Arizona offensive coordinator (22:10) - Sebastian Valdez, Montana State defensive tackle (34:38)- Paul Wulff, Cal Poly head coach (44:06)

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak to preview Cal Poly at Montana State and Montana at Idaho. Colter is joined by Andrew Houghton to go around the Big Sky Conference (41:02) with thoughts on every single game in the league.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck and All-American wide receiver Hayden Hatten previewing the Battle for the Little Brown Stein against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.

Colter Nuanez presents this week's ESPN Roundtable featuring former Montana wide receiver Samuel Akem talking about the NFL, his burgeoning career in the United States Football League and his analysis of this year's Griz squad.

Skyline Sports analyst Mike Rider, a former Montana State player and coach, talks about the ever-shifting landscape of college football when it comes to NIL and the transfer portal, plus Rider and Colter Nuanez preview the Cal Poly at MSU football game on Saturday night in Bozeman.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Riley Corcoran Voice of the Griz to recap Montana's 31-23 win at UC Davis and preview UM's game in Moscow against No. 3 Idaho in the Battle for the Little Brown Stein.

Montana moved up one spot to No. 16 in the polls after a 31-23 win at No. 20 UC Davis to move to 2-1 in Big Sky Conference play, 5-1 overall. The Griz play at No. 3 Idaho, who is 3-0 in league, 5-1 overall after a 42-14 win at Cal Poly on Saturday. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Ryan Tirrell and junior wide receiver Aaron Fontes addressed the media leading up to the "Battle for the Little Brown Stein".

Montana State entered its bye week with a 5-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking. The Bobcats host Cal Poly on Saturday October 14, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium, MSU head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday October 9 leading up to the game.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak to discuss targeting, the Bobcat offense with Sean Chambers at the helm, the use of the tight ends and a full breakdown of Montana State's season to the mid-point. Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez (36:36) diagnose the magnitude of this week's matchup at UC Davis for the Montana Grizzlies, the dire nature of what ails the Griz and much more about Montana and the rest of the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline analyst Mike Rider to break down all things Bobcat football as MSU is on its bye this week. Plus, Colter includes his weekly hit on Blue & Gold Thursdays in KSCY Country with Dave Wooten.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to break down UI's 44-36 win over Eastern Washington and preview the Vandals' trip to San Luis Obispo to play at Cal Poly for the first time since returning to the Big Sky Conference. Andrew Houghton catches up with Idaho senior wide receiver Jermaine Jackson (13:35), who was named the Big Sky Special Teams Player of the Week last week.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran to evaluate Montana's 28-20 win over Idaho State and diagnose the Griz as they near the mid-point of the season with a game at No. 19 UC Davis on the horizon.

No. 17 Montana pulled out a 28-20 win over Idaho State in Missoula, Montana during homecoming on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The Griz now turn the calendar to October and a road trip to play at No. 20 UC Davis. It's the first matchup between the two squads since 2019. UM thrashed the third-ranked Aggies 45-20 the last time the two teams played. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Tyler Flink and junior wide receiver Keelan White addressed the media on Monday, October 2, 2023.Plus, hear from Griz volleyball head coach Allison Lawrence (16:25) on her team's sweep of Montana State and a preview of this weekend's matches against Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado.

Colter Nuanez & Geoff Safford present the interviews from the week leading up to Week 2 of Big Sky Conference play with a focus on Portland State at Montana State, Idaho State at Montana, and Idaho at Eastern Washington. Interviews include: Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum (1:55), Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins (21:50), Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best (35:35), Montana senior center A.J. Forbes (52:30), Montana State senior tight end Treyton Pickering (1:04:05) and Montana soccer coach Chris Citowicki (1:15:38) chime in.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton to go around the Big Sky Conference (2:07), and a preview of the Week 2 matchups across the conference. Ty Gregorak (38:37) chimes in to give his thoughts on No. 3 Montana State's 40-0 beat down of previously No. 9 Weber State plus some thoughts on Montana's struggles Colter and Brooks Nuanez (1:12:05) diagnose the ins and outs of what has the Grizzlies looking for a bounce back in the worst way after last week's shocking loss to previously winless Northern Arizona, plus analysis on why Montana State is rolling.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Skyline analyst Michael Rider, a former Bobcat player and coach, to break down Montana State's defensive strides and preview the homecoming matchup against Portland State. Colter is also joined by MSU defensive line coach Shawn Howe (18:30) for an inside look at how Montana State's defensive front has been performing.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck and Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best (24:40) to preview the UI-EWU game in Cheney, Washington on Saturday. Plus, Andrew Houghton checks in with Idaho kicker Ricardo Chavez (11:20), who was the Big Sky special teams player of the week.

No. 11 Montana went on the road and lost 28-14 to previously winless Northern Arizona to open Big Sky Conference play. The Griz host Idaho State for homecoming on September 30. Head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Levi Janacaro and senior running back Nick Ostmo.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen hosted his weekly press conference on Monday September 25, 2023 to break down MSU's 40-0 win at No. 9 Weber State and preview the Bobcats' homecoming game against Portland State on Saturday.

Colter Nuanez presents this week's interviews leading up to the September 23 slate of games that helps the Big Sky Conference open league play for the 2023 season. Interviews include:- Weber State head coach Mickey Mental (3:36)- Montana State head coach Brent Vigen (14:58)- Sacramento State head coach Andy Thompson (23:48)- Northern Arizona head coach Chris Ball (37:06)- Montana senior linebacker Braxton Hill (52:34)- Montana senior defensive end Hayden Harris (1:04:58)- Montana State sophomore safety Dru Polidore (1:09:54)

Andrew Houghton helps Colter Nuanez break down all the matchups for the opening weekend of Big Sky Conference football. Ty Gregorak (45:50) joins to talk with Colter all about Sac State's win over Stanford, Portland State setting the Big Sky single-game scoring record against North American and an analysis of Montana, Montana State and Idaho leading into conference play.

This week's edition of Vandals Weekly previews No. 7 Idaho's first home game of the season with No. 4 Sacramento State coming to town. Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck and Sac State head coach Andy Thompson to recap the non-conference and preview the Big Sky Conference showdown.

Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran joins Colter Nuanez to recap Montana's 17-10 win over Ferris State and preview Big Sky Conference play, including UM's league opener at Northern Arizona.

Skyline analyst Mike Rider, a former Montana State football player and coach, joins Colter Nuanez to analyze MSU through three games heading into the Bobcats' Big Sky Conference opener at Weber State.

Montana outlasted Ferris State 17-10 on September 16, 2023. The Griz pitched a second-half shutout to pull away from the two-time defending Division II national champions. Griz head coach Bobby Hauck, senior offensive lineman A.J. Forbes and senior linebacker Braxton Hill addressed the media leading up to Montana's Big Sky Conference opener at Northern Arizona on Saturday.

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday September 18, 2023 to put a bow on MSU's 57-20 win over Stetson and preview the Bobcats' Big Sky Conference opener at No. 10 Weber State on September 23 in Ogden, Utah.

Andrew Houghton and Colter Nuanez give brief thoughts about all 12 teams in the Big Sky Conference while Tom Stuber gives a detailed dialogue to his road trip from Montana to Brookings, South Dakota.

The Nuanez brothers, Brooks and Colter, dive deep into Montana State's 20-16 loss at No. 1 South Dakota State plus break down the Montana Grizzlies through two games. Skyline lead analyst Ty Gregorak (30:15) chimes in to talk about how the Bobcats can bounce back from a heart-breaker along with thoughts about the rest of the Big Sky, including Idaho's blowout win at Nevada.

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.