Big Sky Breakdown

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. THE GROFF SHOWWHAT IS THE GROFF SHOW PODCAST? A podcast hosted by Jackson Groff, former Montana receiver, who has conversations with people involved in sports. The main purpose, "everyone's got a story." REAL Conversations with Athletes. All THINGS Sports. ALL THINGS Life. CHECK OUT THE INSTAGRAM TOO @TheGroffShow.

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 TIMESTravis Lulay - 1:00Dylan McFarland - 19:00Mike Kramer - 44:00Brent Vigen - 1:11:00Shaun 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 TIMESTy Gregorak - 4:08Brooks Nuanez - 29:30Sam Herder - 57:58Riley 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 TIMESChris Ball, Northern Arizona head coach - 2:16Tucker Rovig, Montana State senior QB - 19:10Mitch Strohman, Voice of NAU - 27:00Alex Eschelman, SWX Montana - 43:05Cole 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 – 2:05Tre Walker, Idaho All-American linebacker – 10:47Rob Phenicie, Idaho State head coach – 19:07Montana State Minute with Alex Eschelman, SWX Montana – 34:30ESPN 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.