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Big Sky Breakdown

Colter Nuanez
Montana State University
Big Sky Conference
Montana State
Montana Grizzlies
University Of Montana
Montana State Bobcats
FCS Playoffs
Montana
College Football
National Championship
Football
Bobby Hauck
Transfer Portal
Basketball
Illinois State
FCS National Championship
Playoffs
FCS Football
Montana Football
Montana Grizzlies Football

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.

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Latest Episodes

Montana State junior captain running back Adam Jones joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU spring football and his upcoming slate of. youth summer camps.

New Montana head football coach Bobby Kennedy joins Colter Nuanez to recap Griz spring ball, break down further his philosophies and preview UM's spring road tour on this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 ESPN MT

Samuel Akem & Colter Nuanez debate where the Ivy league fits into the FCS landscape and if a team from outside Montana and the Dakotas will win a national championship in the near future.

Brent Myers has been coaching college football since 1982 and has 28 years of experience in the Big Sky Conference between his time at Eastern Washington (1982-1991), Northern Arizona (1992-1997) and Weber State (2014-2025). He's in his first year as... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Rome II
Chicago State head coach, first-ever head football coach at the university
Chicago State University
Episode: AKEM'S ANALYSIS: MVFC STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE, CSU HC BOBBY ROME II INTERVIEW, MY 15 FCS NFL PROSPECTS
Michael Wortham
Former Grizz, heading to Jacksonville Jaguars for undrafted free agent opportunity
University of Montana / Jacksonville Jaguars (opportunity)
Episode: ESPN Roundtable - former Griz Michael Wortham on UDFA offer from Jacksonville Jaguars
Erin Wilde
Griz Track and Field athlete, senior jumper for the University of Montana
University of Montana
Episode: Montana Griz standout high jumper Erin Wilde
Justin Lamson
Montana State quarterback
Montana State University
Episode: Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson on spring game + youth camps
Taco Dowler
Former MSU quarterback, national championship contender, later leading youth camps in Montana
Montana State Bobcats
Episode: Montana State football - Vigen, Dowler, Lamson, Solano & Mady on 2026 spring game
Adam Jones
Former MSU quarterback, involved with youth camps and alumni activities
Montana State Bobcats
Episode: Montana State football - Vigen, Dowler, Lamson, Solano & Mady on 2026 spring game
Matt Smith
Offensive line coach for Montana State Bobcats
Montana State University
Episode: Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith on Bobcat spring game
Nick Jean-Baptiste
Defensive line coach for Montana State
Montana State University
Episode: Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste on MSU spring game
Hashim Jones
Montana Grizzly running back, interview guest
University of Montana
Episode: AKEM'S ANALYSIS: HASHIM JONES SPRING GAME INTERVIEW, 5 YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY, FAMU FOOTBALL SUSPENDED

Host

Colter Nuanez
Co-Host; Host of Big Sky Breakdown

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Explicit talk (profanity) & Varying Audio quality & volumes.

    great football content for the FCS, mostly Big Sky and Montana teams. Love them for that. however, they regularly tout there professional jounalism but use unnecessary profanity on a regular basis. You guys do a great job, you dont need profanity to sound cool or add street cred. It makes you sound uneducated which I know you are not. You can do better, use language that will elevate your journalism and take on the teams/games. Secondarily, Please Edit your audio. It is easy to level out your gu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    briancayko
    United States6 months ago
  • Low quality

    Consistently bad audio quality and content is even worse

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Player1307
    United Statesa year ago
  • Low quality

    Consistently bad audio quality and content

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Player1307
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    The best podcast around that covers the Cats (and the Griz...) and the Big Sky Conference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saber t00th
    United States5 years ago
  • Explicit talk (profanity) otherwise great.

    great football content for the FCS, mostly Big Sky and Montana teams. Love them for that. however, they regularly tout there professional jounalism but use unnecessary profanity on a regular basis. You guys do a great job, you dont need profanity to sound cool or add street cred. It makes you sound uneducated which I know you are not. You can do better, use language that will elevate your journalism and take on the teams/games.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    briancayko
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Fans appreciate access to insider perspectives on coaching moves, player development, and rivalry context.
- Positive feedback highlights deep Big Sky coverage and strong guest lineups, especially for Griz and Cat fans.
- A few reviews note that the show stands out for comprehensive insight into Montana State and Montana rivalry dynamics and overall Big Sky insights.
- Some listeners call out profanity and audio quality as areas for improvement, with requests for tighter production and cleaner sound.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AKEM'S ANALYSIS: MVFC STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE, CSU HC BOBBY ROME II INTERVIEW, MY 15 FCS NFL PROSPECTS
Q: First, what drew you to Chicago State and what has your first year been like building a program from the ground up?
The coach describes a calling to build programs, the process of fundraising, community engagement, and setting a foundation with a small roster, while emphasizing culture, mentorship, and a long-term plan to develop players for life after football.
Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson on spring game + youth camps
Q: How has this spring ball period helped you, and what are you most excited to show in the upcoming camp and scrimmage?</n>
Lamson emphasizes increased reps, expanded offensive installs, and confidence in the system under coach Sturbeck, with the aim of being clean, executing what the defense gives, and continuing to elevate the offense.
Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson on spring game + youth camps
Q: First, let's tell people about the motivation for these camps and what you hope to achieve this summer.
Lamson explains that the camps are a way to give back to the community, build relationships with young players, and create a positive experience for kids five to 18 years old, with involvement from other MSU players and a simple sign-up process through Instagram and Baker Bands.
Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith on Bobcat spring game
Q: What were the keys to getting through the tough start and winning 14 in a row?
The team stayed together, leaned on each other, stayed focused on fundamentals, and trusted the offensive line's scheme and culture, which helped them improve week by week and find their rhythm later in the season.
"Inside the FCS with Samuel Akem" - analyzing the NFL Pro Days at UM & MSU
Q: What were your impressions of Loller's pro day and how it fits into his Montana career.
Loller's pro day was phenomenal, transparent about his journey, and showed he could handle the pressure and perform when given opportunity, which could finally translate into more look from NFL teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Sky Breakdown

What is Big Sky Breakdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sports-focused analysis with a heavy emphasis on the Big Sky Conference, particularly football and Montana-centric programs. Episodes cover coaching changes, spring practices, transfer dynamics, and notable program milestones, often featuring direct insights from coaches, players, and analysts. The show tends to blend in-depth tactical discussion with community and rivalry context, making it a strong listen for fans who crave granular coverage of Montana and Montana State dynamics, as well as broader FCS developments. A notable strength is near-daily engagement with coaching staff and players, which yields timely, role-specific perspectives; a recurring challenge noted by listeners is audio quality and profanity levels, which the show often... more

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Recent guests on Big Sky Breakdown include:

1. Bobby Rome II
2. Michael Wortham
3. Erin Wilde
4. Justin Lamson
5. Taco Dowler
6. Adam Jones
7. Matt Smith
8. Nick Jean-Baptiste

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