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Colter Nuanez and Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem rap their way around the wide world of the FCS Playoffs, particularly the four teams from the Big Sky Conference remaining in the field of 16. 

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk their way around the FCS Playoffs, particularly the draws for the four remaining Big Sky Conference teams. 

Colter is joined by Skyline Sports lead analyst Ty Gregorak (24:25) to talk about Montana State's daunting draw against North Dakota State plus look at Montana's favorable draw. 

Plus, hear from Andrew Houghton (57:24) on UC Davis's coaching change and how he sees the FCS Playoff games around the league. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck, who leads the No. 4 seeded Vandals into the second round of the FCS Playoffs this weekend against Southern Illinois. The Salukis shut out Nichols 35-0 in the first round last week. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran to dissect Montana's 37-7 win over Montana State, muse about the first round of the FCS Playoffs and preview UM's second round game against No. 11 Delaware on Saturday night in Missoula. 

Montana won its seventh straight game by thrashing rival Montana State 37-7 to end the regular season. The win sewed up the outright Big Sky Conference championship and secured the No. 2 seed in the FCS playoffs for UM.

Montana received a first round bye and will take on Delaware in the second round Saturday night in MIssoula, Montana.

The Blue Hens are 9-3 after a 36-34 win over Lafayette in the first round of the playoffs.

The last time Delaware and Montana played was in 1993 when the Blue Hens posted a 49-48 win over the Griz in the first round of the Division I-AA playoffs.

On Monday November 27, 2023, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, DT Alex Gubner and QB Clifton McDowell addressed the media.

North Dakota State rolled Drake 66-3 on Saturday to move into the second round of the FCS Playoffs. The Bison will take on No. 6 Montana State, who is coming off a first round bye. 

NDSU ended Montana State's season in the 2018, 2019 and 2021 playoffs. The last time the two programs met, NDSU beat MSU 38-10 in the 2021 national title game. The last time North Dakota State played in Bozeman, the Bison won 42-17 in 2010. 

North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz hosted his weekly press conference to preview the matchup with the Bobcats. 

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The Bobcats still received a bye in the FCS Playoffs and will host North Dakota State on December 2, 2023 in Bozeman, Montana. 

The Bison, winners of nine national championships since 2011, are 9-3 after a 66-3 win over Drake in the first round of the playoffs. 

The last time NDSU visited Bozeman came in the first round of the 2010 FCS Playoffs. The Bison won 42-17 against the Big Sky Conference champion Bobcats. 

On Monday November 27, 2023, Montana State third-year head coach Brent Vigen, an NDSU alum, addressed the media ahead of the matchup against his alma mater. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez (3:40) to talk about the ebbs and flows of the mindsets of fan bases based on rivalry results, the arch of the Montana-Montana State rivalry in its current iteration, the Griz excelling at Bobby Hauck's system, flexibility when it comes to bouncing back, Montana State's meltdown and why Sean Chambers didn't play. 

Colter is joined by Andrew Houghton (38:30) to debate All-Big Sky Conference lists and awards plus UC Davis's snub from the FCS Playoffs field. 

Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak (1:22:30) to talk about the unnecessary vitriol behind the Cat-Griz rivalry, his experience in Missoula, how the Griz have been able to become a completely lights out defense and what the playoff futures might hold for both UM and Montana State. 

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports talk about Idaho football's FCS Playoffs draw as the No. 4 seed, discuss all the Vandals who landed on the All-Big Sky Conference football lists and debate barometers of success now that that regular season is over and the playoffs are here. 

Colter & Brooks Nuanez analyze what has made this Montana State team special, how to define its leadership, why Brent Vigen has been the perfect fit plus what to expect from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Plus, hear from SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier, Sam Herder of Hero Sports and Colter Nuanez's breakdown of what is missing for Griz football entering the off-season. 

Montana State rolled in to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs with a 55-7 win over William & Mary in the quarterfinals on December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. The semifinal appearance is the third in a row for the fourth-seeded Bobcats. 

MSU plays at No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday afternoon in Brookings, South Dakota. Montana State second-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media on Monday.

I love #zionwilliamson but that 360 dunk wasn’t necessary & will add some more fuel to the @suns @pelicansnba rivalry going forward. 
@brooklynnets have 8 starters out tonight for @pacers after finishing 6-1 home stand with win over @atlhawks last night. No #kevindurant #kyrieirving or #bensimmons tonight.  Next man up!  
Love the @armywp_football vs @navyfb game.  Only #collegefootball of the day as it should be. #thankyouforyourservice 
#grantwahl #rip #morrocco vs #argentina in #worldcup semifinals.  The @england vs @equipedefrance 2nd half is going to be exciting.

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez of ESPN MT and Skyline Sports to preview MSU's FCS playoffs quarterfinal game on Friday December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. 

Colter Nuanez & Brooks Nuanez (2:23) analyze the Big Sky Conference's coaching carousel plus give thoughts on Montana State's 33-25 win over Weber State to move into the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the third fall season in a row and give some thoughts on Montana's season-ending 49-26 loss at No. 3 North Dakota State.

Colter & Ty Gregorak (37:26) break down what is missing for the Griz, what has the Bobcats rolling and more.

Plus, Colter shares an interviews with Sac State running back Cameron Skattebo (1:04:30), the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year, talking about the Hornets' first ever playoff win and Montana State All-American Isaiah Ifanse (1:12:17) on his return. 

And hear Colter's weekly spot (1:20:25) on the Bobcat Pregame Tailgate Show with Dave Wooten of KSKY Country in Bozeman

Montana lost 49-26 at North Dakota State on Saturday, December 3, 2022. On Monday December 5, 2022, Griz head coach Bobby Hauck addressed the media to recap the season and preview the upcoming recruiting period. 

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Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to analyze Jason Eck's first season at Idaho, ponder the best fits for the head coach openings at Idaho State and Northern Colorado and debate the ramifications for a win or a loss by Griz football this weekend at North Dakota State. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth swings by to talk Griz and give his financial tip of the day. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez & Ty Gregorak to talk all things Cat-Griz, FCS playoffs and analysis on the Weber State at Montana State game plus the Montana at North Dakota State contest in this weekend's second round of the FCS playoffs.

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference, including chats with 

- Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy - 3:32
- Idaho head coach Jason Eck - 9:05
- Sac State offensive lineman Brandon Weldon - 20:25
- Montana senior kick returner Malik Flowers - 31:04
- Montana State junior tight end Treyton Pickering - 41:37
- Weber State senior wide receiver Ty MacPherson - 51:13
- North Dakota State senior All-American offensive lineman Cody Mauch - 1:04:11 

Montana scored 31 unanswered points on the way to a 34-24 win over Southeast Missouri State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on November 26, 2022. 

The Grizzlies (8-4) head to third-seeded North Dakota State (9-2) for first matchup between the FCS powers since 2015. NDSU has claimed nine of the last 10 fall national championships. 

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Montana State went 8-0 in Big Sky Conference play and finished 10-1 overall to earn its first Big Sky championship since 2012 and the No. 4 seed in the FCS playoffs. Coming off a first round bye, MSU hosts No. 9 Weber State on Saturday in Bozeman. 

The Wildcats held on for a 38-31 win over North Dakota in the first round. Montana State defeated Weber State 43-38 on October 22, 2022 in Bozeman. 

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