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Big Sky Breakdown
by Colter Nuanez
Skyline Sports covers the Big Sky Conference with more depth and breadth than any news outlet in the country. Check out the Big Sky Breakdown podcast presented by Skyline Sports.
Episodes
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Big Sky Breakdown: Jordan Tripp on Big Sky parity, Montana's defensive breakdowns at NAU & the Little Brown Stein
Skyline Sports analyst and former NFL linebacker Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez with Montana and Montana State coming off losses in the same week for the first time since 2018. Tripp breaks down why the Big Sky finally has a real middle class, how the transfer portal and NIL have evened the...
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Big Sky Breakdown: UC Davis coach Tim Plough on warp-speed offenses, Big Sky parity & SUU
UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins Colter Nuanez coming off the Aggies' bye week to talk about how Big Sky offenses have evolved since his warp-speed days at Northern Arizona, why tempo has swung back toward the middle, the value of erasers like Rex Carter on defense, the parity across the...
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Big Sky Breakdown: JP Flynn on EWU memories, Montana State's bounce-back & Justin Lamson
Former Montana State captain and offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to relive his wild shootouts against Cooper Kupp and Eastern Washington, preview the Bobcats' trip to Cheney coming out of the bye week and break down the toughness and leadership Justin Lamson brings to the defending...
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Talkin' Schmidt: Montana's personal hell at NAU, upsets in domes & Idaho week
Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for another edition of Talkin' Schmidt. The two process Montana's 49-44 loss at Northern Arizona, Schmidt's Tony Soprano theory on the Griz being stuck in an infinite loop of losing in the Walkup Skydome, Ty Pennington's six-touchdown day, the run of top-ranked...
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FCS Herd with Sam Herder - Midseason parity, UNI's playoff case & can the Griz and Cats bounce back?
Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to sort through a wild midseason contender shuffle across the FCS, from South Dakota State and Tarleton State to Northern Iowa's playoff case and the undefeated teams climbing the polls. Plus, why Montana State is still a contender, what Northern Arizona's upset of...
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Brawl of the Wild Coaches' Corner - Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on bye, EWU matchup
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez and Ryan Tootell to rehash the end of his team's loss to Idaho, recount what MSU got accomplished on its bye week and preview the Bobcats' trip to Eastern Washington.
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Vandals Weekly: Thomas Ford Jr., Cruz Hepburn, Samuel Akem & Jerek Wolcott on Idaho-Montana
Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. and senior linebacker Cruz Hepburn join Colter Nuanez to unpack the Vandals' loss at Weber State on the heels of their win over Montana State, including the lightning delay in Ogden. Then Skyline Sports analysts Samuel Akem and Jerek Wolcott break down the rivalry...
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Big Sky Breakdown: Tom Stuber on the Idaho stunner, grading the Cats & the Eastern Washington preview
Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez for a mid-season evaluation of the defending national champions from Montana State.
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Jack D'Ambra - The path to Montana, the move to center & Griz vs. Idaho
Former San Diego transfer offensive lineman Jack D'Ambra talks with Colter Nuanez about his path to Montana, his transition to center, the motivation provided by the abrupt death of his father and UM's matchup against Idaho.
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Braeden Orlandi - From Carroll College to the Griz defense
Former Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year Braeden Orlandi joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the safety's time at Carroll College, his opportunity at Montana and what the Griz defense sees in Saturday's matchup against Idaho in Missoula.
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Brent Pease - 40 years since the first game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium
Montana offensive coordinator and former Griz quarterback Brent Pease joins Colter Nuanez. Saturday, October 17 marks 40 years of Washington-Grizzly Stadium: on October 18, 1986, Pease was the starting quarterback as Montana mounted a 38-31 comeback win over Idaho State in the first game ever...
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Ridin' with Rider - Bobcats get healthy off the bye, keys to winning at Eastern Washington
Former Montana State player, coach and analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Caden Dowler's return and leadership on defense, the "green dot" helmet communication, getting Justin Lamson and Adam Jones back, how to generate a pass rush in the modern Big Sky and what the Bobcats...
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Bobby Kennedy, Ian Finch, Tanner Huff on Battle for the Little Brown Stein against Idaho
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior wide receiver Ian Finch and senior safety Tanner Huff held a press conference to recap UM's 49-44 loss at Northern Arizona and preview Saturday's Battle for the Little Brown Stein against Idaho.
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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen press conference on Eastern Washington
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media in his weekly press conference ahead of his team's trip to Eastern Washington on Saturday. Montana State had a bye following its first loss of the season, a 35-34 misstep at the University of Idaho.
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Big Sky Breakdown with Nuanez Brothers & Tootell on Montana loss at Northern Arizona
Ryan Tootell joins Brooks & Colter Nuanez to break down No. 13 Northern Arizona's 49-44 win over No. 2 Montana on Saturday in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Jammin ' with JP - Montana State's first loss since September of 2025 & how the Cats bounce back
Montana State analyst JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's 35-34 loss at Idaho and how the Cats might bounce back after their bye week.
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Talkin' Schmidt - Offense soaring, officials sucking, and a special NIL deal for Loic Blackford
Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for the latest Talkin' Schmidt breaking down a homecoming win over Northern Colorado, a calamity in officiating and a special gift to Loic Blackford, a boy in Bozeman who is stricken with a genetic disease who just signed a NLI with the Montana State Bobcats.
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Ridin' with Rider - Bobcats finally lose, how do they bounce back?
Former Montana State player, coach and analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Bobcat football after MSU suffered its first loss of 2026 35-34 in Moscow against previously winless Idaho.
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Big Sky Breakdown with Jordan Tripp on No. 1 Montana State going down, Montana's new offensive level
Big Sky Conference analyst Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Idaho's upset of No. 1 Montana State plus Montana's continued offensive ascension, including Keali'i Ah Yat's flow state, Brooks Davis's hot streak and how UM can mitigate injuries in the secondary going into Saturday's...
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Montana wide receiver coach Eric Price on his group
Montana wide receiver coach Eric Price joins Colter Nuanez to discuss his group.
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Brian Wright on NAU’s Win at No. 12 Idaho State & Hosting No. 2 Montana | Big Sky Breakdown
Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright joins the Big Sky Breakdown to break down the Lumberjacks’ impressive 38-31 road win at No. 12 Idaho State and preview Saturday’s massive matchup against No. 2 Montana in Flagstaff. Wright discusses what stood out in the win over the Bengals, the…
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Bobby Kennedy on Northern Arizona, mid-season evaluation
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy joins the Big Sky Breakdown to recap the Grizzlies’ 36-14 win over Northern Colorado, reflect on Montana’s season to this point, and preview Saturday’s major road test against No. 13 Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. Kennedy discusses the Grizzlies’ performance…
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Vandals Weekly: Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, Ryan Jezioro on Game-Winner & Weber State Preview
The latest Vandals Weekly breaks down one of the biggest wins in Idaho football history as the Vandals knocked off No. 1 Montana State 35-34 in a wild finish at the Kibbie Dome. Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. joins Ryan and Colter to break down the dramatic victory, the resilience of the…
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Big Sky Breakdown - Tim Plough on UC Davis’ 49-38 Win, Big Sky Injuries & Aggies’ Bye Week Goals
UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins the Big Sky Breakdown to recap the Aggies’ bounce-back 49-38 win over Eastern Washington and look ahead to what’s next for UC Davis during its bye week. Plough breaks down the Aggies’ offensive performance against the Eagles, how his team responded after a...
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Big Sky Breakdown - Nuanez brothers on Idaho's last-second win over MSU, Griz offensive showcase
Brooks & Colter Nuanez rap about No. 1 Montana State having its 19-game winning streak snapped in Moscow, Idaho to the previously winless Idaho Vandals. Plus, the Nuanez brothers talk about Brooks Davis's heater, Keali'i Ah Yat's re-ascension and Montana's rise to No. 2 in this week's poll with a...
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Montana Griz press conference - Bobby Kennedy, Keali'i Ah Yat, Justin Eklund on Northern Arizona
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, senior quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat and linebacker Justin Eklund addressed the media head of UM's trip to Flagstaff to take on Northern Arizona.
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Montana Griz presser - Kennedy, Davis, Mose + Ed Lamb on 36-14 win over Northern Colorado
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, junior wide receiver Brooks Davis and senior linebacker Nai Mose along with Northern Colorado head coach Ed Lamb, linebacker Ezra Ekuban & quarterback Kenny Lueth press conference following UM's 36-14 win over the Bears on Saturday in Missoula.
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Montana State press conference after 35-34 loss to Idaho - Vigen, Duchien, Daily
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, senior linebacker Neil Daily & senior quarterback Patrick Duchien addressed the media as MSU's 19-game string came to an end.
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Ridin' with Rider - Short-handed Bobcats emerge with short-handed win, head to Kibbie Dome
Former Montana State player & coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to break down MSU's short-handed win over Northern Arizona and to preview the Bobcats' short week and trip to Idaho.
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Jammin' with JP- JP Flynn on Montana State's short-handed win over NAU, primetime game at Idaho
JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to break down Montana State’s hard-fought 28-14 win over Northern Arizona. Flynn analyzes how the Bobcats handled being short-handed, including the performances of backup quarterback Patrick Duchein and running back Colson Coon, and looks ahead to Montana State’s...
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Big Sky Breakdown with UC Davis coach Tim Plough on loss to Montana, national TV game against EWU
UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins the Big Sky Breakdown to discuss the Aggies’ 62-22 loss to Montana and preview Saturday’s nationally televised matchup with Eastern Washington. Plough breaks down what went wrong against the Grizzlies, what UC Davis can learn from the loss, and how the Aggies...
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Big Sky Breakdown/Samuel Akem Show - Akem & Nuanez on Bobby Hauck parting ways with Illinois
The Samuel Akem Show and Big Sky Breakdown Podcast Network team up for a crossover episode as Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez break down the news that Illinois has parted ways with former Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck just four games into the season. Sammy and Colter discuss the…
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Vandals Weekly - Thomas Ford Jr, Joshua Wood, Sammy Akem, Jerek Wolcott on UI vs No. 1 Montana State
The latest Vandals Weekly is packed with Idaho football coverage ahead of Friday night’s matchup with No. 1 Montana State. Ryan and Colter sit down with Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. to preview the Vandals’ showdown with the top-ranked Bobcats and discuss the challenges facing Idaho heading…
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Talkin' Schmidt: Griz OL ascent, defensive improvements, good news, bad news, TOP SOUPS & a cameo!
The latest Talkin’ Schmidt is loaded with Montana Grizzlies football discussion on the Big Sky Breakdown Podcast Network. The guys give plenty of praise to the Griz offensive line after Montana’s latest performance, break down the good news and bad news coming out of the weekend, and examine the...
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Montana defensive coordinator Eric Sanders & LB Nai Mose on defensive improvements
Montana bounced back from a 52-17 loss at Oregon State to roll UC Davis 62-22, partially because of defensive improvements. UM defensive coordinator Eric Sanders & linebacker Nai Mose chimed in on the latest trajectory.
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Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy on UC Davis win, UNC homecoming game
Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez on ESPN Montana to break down the Grizzlies’ dominant win over UC Davis and look ahead to the upcoming matchup with Northern Colorado. Kennedy discusses Montana’s performance in Davis, what the Grizzlies can build on moving…
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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on NAU win, trip to Idaho Friday
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Tootell & Nuanez for his weekly one-on-one interview on ESPN Montana. Vigen discusses the Bobcats’ latest performance, the challenges of Big Sky Conference play, what Montana State needs to improve moving forward, and the latest around the Bobcats as…
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FCS Herd with Herder - Are the Griz back to being a national contender? How did YSU upset USD?
FCS national analyst Sam Herder joined Colter Nuanez for an in-depth conversation about some of the storylines coming out of the Missouri Valley, including South Dakota State winning without QB Chase Mason and Youngstown State "upsetting" South Dakota. Sam & Colter also talk about Montana's...
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Nuanez bros reactions on Griz runaway against UC Davis & Montana State's short-handed win over NAU
What was the bigger & more important win between Montana's 62-22 drubbing of UC Davis and Montana State's 28-14 win over Northern Arizona despite four All-Americans being on the shelf? Brooks & Colter Nuanez discuss that and much more on the latest Big Sky Breakdown podcast
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Montana State Minute - Bobcat freshman WR Carter Dahlke
Montana State true freshman wide receiver Carter Dahlke continued his breakout rookie season with seven catches for 117 yards and a 47-yard touchdown in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American wideout/punt returner Taco Dowler on the shelf with a head injury. Dahlke joined...
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Montana State Minute - Bobcat senior running back Colson Coon
Montana State senior running back Colson Coon rushed for 199 yards on 18 carries in MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona with All-American captain Adam Jones on the shelf. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about the 19th straight win for the Bobcats.
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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Friday night game at Idaho
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen recapped MSU's 28-14 win over No. 18 Northern Arizona and previewed Friday night's trip to take on Idaho (0-4) at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.
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Montana Griz press conference - Bobby Kennedy, OL Austin Buehler & DL Zeke Seumalo on Northern Colorado
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive tackle Austin Buehler & DT Zeke Seumalo on UM's upcoming homecoming game against Northern Colorado.
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Montana State press conference - Brent Vigen, Patrick Duchien, Bryce Grebe on 28-14 win over NAU
No. 1 Montana State won for the 19th time in a row to move to 5-0 with a 28-14 victory over No. 18 Northern Arizona despite multiple captains out. Bobcat starting QB Justin Lamson, WR Taco Dowler & RB Adam Jones, all captains, were not available for Saturday's showdown. Instead, MSU rode Colson...
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Ridin' with Rider: Montana State has been rolling. Can the Bobcats continue to live up to the hype?
Former Montana State player & Coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a weekly installment as MSU moved to 4-0 with a 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State. The Bobcats host No. 18 Northern Arizona on Saturday.
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Jammin' with JP Flynn: Breaking down Montana State's season through the first month of 2026
Former Montana State offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's first four games of 2026 as the Bobcats re-enter Big Sky Conference play Saturday against No. 18 Northern Arizona
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UC Davis vs. No. 5 Montana: Tim Plough & Matt Coombs Preview Saturday Night’s Big Sky Showdown
UC Davis gets a major Big Sky Conference test Saturday night when the Aggies host No. 5 Montana in Davis. UC Davis head coach Tim Plough and defensive coordinator Matt Coombs join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup, break down the challenges of facing the Grizzlies and discuss what the Aggies...
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No. 18 NAU at No. 1 Montana State: NAU head coach Brian Wright & OC Bryan Larson on matchup
No. 18 Northern Arizona heads to Bozeman for a massive Big Sky Conference showdown against No. 1 Montana State on Saturday night. Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright and offensive coordinator Bryan Larson join Skyline Sports to preview the matchup with the defending FCS national champions,...
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Bobby Kennedy on No. 10 UC Davis
Bobby Kennedy joins Tootell & Nuanez to preview Montana's matchup at No. 10 UC Davis.
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