Big Sky Breakdown

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 TIMES1 - RJ Martinez, NAU quarterback - 2:082 - Paul Wulff, Cal Poly offensive line coach - 12:103 - Asher O'Hara, Sac State quarterback - 24:434 - Chris Ball, NAU head coach - 32:515 - Callahan O'Reilly, Montana State senior linebacker - 47:466 - Trajon Cotton, Montana junior defensive back - 59:297 - 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 of Skyline Sports takes you around the Big Sky Conference with a series of interviews including Idaho wide receiver Jermaine Jackson, Weber State quarterback Marcus Welnel, Montana linebacker Marcus Welnel, FCS senior analyst Sam Herder of Hero Sports and SWX Montana television reporter Alex Eschelman.BIG SKY BREAKDOWN TIMESJermaine Jackson, Idaho wide receiver - 2:24Bronson Barron, Weber State QB - 10:00Marcus Welnel, Griz senior linebacker - 25:20Sam Herder, Hero Sports- 38:05Alex Eschelman, SWX Montana TV - 1:01:45

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. Filmed by Pixie Herbert, produced by Colter Nuanez. All Rights Reserved.

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 TIMESBrooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports co-founder - 5:08Ty Gregorak, Skyline Sports lead analyst - 46:55Andrew 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 times1. Gevani McCoy, Idaho quarterback - 2:382. Ravi Alston, Montana State wide receiver- 9:323. Alex Gubner, Montana defensive tackle - 20:004. Paul Maola, Idaho linebacker - 28:055. Jason Eck, Idaho head coach - 37:456. Ed McCaffrey, Northern Colorado head coach - 51:107. 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 timesCameron Skattebo, Sac State RB - 2:42Bruce Barnum, Portland State head coach - 17:11Nick Taber, WestPac Wealth Financial Tip of the Week - 26:32Keaton Gillogly, Voice of the Bobcats - 51;52Sagan 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 TIMESTy 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 TIMES1 – Charlie Ragle, Idaho State head coach, 3:252 – Jason Eck, Idaho head coach, 20:163 – Grant Duff, Weber State defensive coordinator, 34:104 – Greg Woods, Idaho State Journal with Andrew Houghton, 46:295 – Scott Marsh, UC Davis play by play, 1:10:026 – Ty Okada, Montana State senior DB, 1:22:127- 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 TIMESTy Gregorak - 2:18Brooks Nuanez - 29:28Andrew 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 TIMES2:40 – Riley Corcoran, Voice of the Griz25:26 – Ian Laird, Bozeman/Gallatin High play-by-play & J&V Restaurant specials38:47 – Gunnar Talkington, Eastern Washington quarterback48:32 – Nick Taber on the Griz and financial tip of the week1:02:25 – Tyson Pauling, Portland State offensive lineman1:11:53 – 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-founder47:08 – 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 – 2:172 - Montana quarterback Lucas Johnson – 11:523 - Montana State safety Ty Okada – 20:434 - Northwestern State head coach Brad Laird – 27:555 - McNeese State head coach Gary Goff 41:106 - Northwestern State wide receiver Jarrett Mitchell – 54:557 – 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!