Best Big Sky Conference Podcasts (2025)

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Montana State bests Montana 31-28 - Post-game press conference 36:38

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen along with quarterback (13:33) Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler and Zac Crews + Montana head coach Bobby Hauck (23:17), running back Eli Gillman and safety TJ Rausch addressed the media following MSU's 31-28 win over UM in Missoula on November 22, 2025.By Skyline Sports

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BSPN: Is the Big Sky a 3-Playoff Team Conference | Wild Halloween Weekend 45:47

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Brian covers the wild Halloween weekend in the Big Sky, then discusses how whether or not the Big Sky will get more than three teams in the FCS playoffs. Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shopping/Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Cus…

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Brooks Nuanez on Montana State's win in Missoula over the Griz 23:59

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Skyline Sports co-founder Brooks Nuanez joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 ESPN Radio to talk all things rivalry after Montana State won in Missoula for the first time since 2018 and the 7th time in the last nine times against Montana on Saturday.By Skyline Sports

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Talkin' Schmidt - short and long-term reactions from Montana's 7th rivalry loss in last nine vs MSU 1:06:05

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Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for his reaction to Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula, the 7th rivalry game win in the last 9 for the Bobcats.By Skyline Sports

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Tom Stuber, Skyline Sports Montana State beat writer on 2025 MSU win over Montana 31:13

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Skyline Sports writer Tom Stuber, who's on the Montana State football beat, gives his takeaways on MSU's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula to sew up the No. 2 seed in the FCS playoffs.By Skyline Sports

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Idaho Football: Closing the Book on 2025 | Coaching Changes | Grading the Year 1:10:26

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Brian and Dallas close the book on the Idaho Vandals' 2025 football season, including discussions on: coaching changes, roster changes, expectations clashing with reality, and broad takeaways from HC Thomas Ford's first year at Idaho. Join us (and our OnlyTubs Discord) by subscribing to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/tubsattheclub Tubs at the Club is…

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Big Sky Football: Week 13 Reactions & Full FCS Playoff Preview 46:52

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It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, Mark Nelke, and Mike Maynard to break down Montana State’s Brawl of the Wild victory, playoff positioning, and the final regular-season outcomes across the conf…

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BSPN: 2025 Big Sky Football Grades 1:23:52

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Brian is joined by Colby Peterson to grade all 12 Big Sky teams' 2025 season, as well as provide updates on coaching changes and the playoff bracket. Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shopping/srs-whisky/Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPaci…

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REACTING TO CLOSE BRAWL OF THE WILD LOSS IN MISSOULA W/ KEENAN CURRAN, FCS PLAYOFF BRACKET REACTION 1:01:29

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In this week's Akem's Analysis with Keenan, we react to Montana's close loss to Montana State at home. We discuss all the factors that contributed to the loss and share our thoughts on what could have been done differently. In the second half of the video, we examine the FCS Playoff bracket and share our initial thoughts about it as it is announced…

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AKEM'S ANALYSIS: FCS WEEK 13 REACTION, FCS PLAYOFF BRACKET REACTION, FCS PLAYOFF THOUGHTS 46:49

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In this week's Akem's Analysis, I will be talking about some of the games that took place in the Big Sky and one in the MVFC this weekend. I will also be talking about the upcoming playoffs and what the early outlook is, as I'm looking at the bracket from where it stands. Some teams were left out of the bracket. What was that for? I will give my th…

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Kelly Heaton: Shaping Montana’s Future through Leadership Montana 1:07:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Heaton, Executive Director of Leadership Montana, to explore how the organization is shaping Montana’s future through leadership development. Kelly shares her journey to Montana and how her career path led her to lead a program dedicated to preparing professionals to tackle the state’s challenges and opportun…

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Ryan Tootell on Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula 21:07

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Skyline Sports analyst Ryan Tootell gives his instant reaction to Montana State's 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula on November 22, 2025.By Skyline Sports

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Montana State's Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler & Zac Crews following 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula 16:19

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Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson, safety Caden Dowler and defensive end Zac Crews addressed the media following MSU's 31-28 win in Missoula over No. 2 Montana to secure a Big Sky Conference championship.By Skyline Sports

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on 31-28 win over Montana in Missoula 19:09

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Montana State 5th-year head coach Brent Vigen won for the first time in his career in Missoula, sewing up his third Big Sky Conference championship in the process by beating No. 2 Montana 31-28 on Saturday afternoon.By Skyline Sports

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Montana post-game press conference - Bobby Hauck, Eli Gillman, TJ Rausch on 31-28 loss to Montana State 13:30

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Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior captain TJ Rausch and junior running back Eli Gillman addressed the media following UM's 31-28 loss to Montana State in Missoula on Saturday afternoon.By Skyline Sports

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Horizon League update 32:14

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Our resident Horizon League expert, Drew Gentile, joins the episode to chat with Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne about what has transpired in the league throughout the first two and a half weeks of the season.

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Former Montana State All-American JP Flynn on rivalry week, this year's matchup 56:41

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Former Montana State All-American offensive lineman JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Montana-Montana State football, share his memories from his time battling the Griz and preview the key matchups in Saturday's game in Missoula.By Skyline Sports

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Potato State Trophy Game: Idaho vs. Idaho St. Preview | Special Guest: Kody Graves 1:07:59

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With the help of Idaho State color commentator Kody Graves, the crew previews the matchup with Idaho State in the 2025 season finale. Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shoppi...Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Custom Sportswearwww.va…

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Colter Nuanez & Samuel Akem - Five BIG questions each on Saturday's showdown between Griz & Bobcats 1:09:08

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Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem share rivalry game memories (1:25) and ask a collection of questions to each other, both contemporary & historic, leading up to the 124th edition of the Montana-Montana State contest, including: (5:35) - What is the biggest matchup in the 2025 game? (8:12) - Who has the advantage in the trenches? (9:55) - What do peopl…

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AKEM'S ANALYSIS: THE BRAWL OF THE WILD FOR ALL THE MARBLES, THE LAST CAUSEWAY CLASSIC, & MORE 1:03:13

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In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about some BIG games taking place in the FCS in the final week of the regular season. The Brawl of the Wild is the biggest game in the country with a ton on the line. UC Davis & Sac State face off in the final Causeway Classic for the foreseeable future. North Dakota looks to give SDSU their 5th straight loss …

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Montana State captain DE Kenneth Eiden IV on final rivalry 18:01

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Montana State senior captain Kenneth Eiden IV addressed the Bozeman media ahead of his final rivalry game against Montana on Saturday in Missoula. Sound provided by MSU sports information.By Skyline Sports

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Vandals Weekly - head coach Thomas Ford Jr. on rivalry with Idaho State 11:40

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Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr., talks about his team's 23-20 loss at Sac State and previews his team's rivalry game against Idaho State on Saturday.By Skyline Sports

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ESPN Roundtable - Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on matchup with Montana Grizzlies 29:35

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now on 102.9 ESPN to preview the 124th matchup between Montana State and Montana in Missoula on Saturday.By Skyline Sports

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Inside the Brawl of the Wild: Former Griz & Cat Break Down Montana’s Biggest Rivalry 36:58

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The Brawl of the Wild is more than Montana’s biggest football rivalry — it’s a lifelong experience that shapes every player who steps onto the field. This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit sits down with former Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell and former Montana State safety Rylan Ortt to talk about what it’s really like to compete in this histo…

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Ridin' with Rider - the Treasure State flavor of the rivarly and a collection of standout Golden Bears 32:00

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Montana State analyst Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez for a discussion including Cat-Griz memories, Caden Dowler's rise to an elite FCS player, the college football player factory that is Billings West High and key matchups in Saturday's 124th rivalry showdown between Montana and Montana State in Missoula.…

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Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe on MSU's senior DLs & league-leading unit 29:01

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Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe sits down with Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's soundness on defense (0:39), the young Bobcat defensive coaching staff (1:55), the defensive line as leaders (4:40), the ability to play base (6:11), conversation about Montana State's four senior defensive linemen (7:34), and how Coach Howe wants to fin…

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Jordan Tripp breaking down Montana and Montana State's defenses entering the 124th rivalry showdown 1:20:12

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Jordan Tripp, a former Montana All-American linebacker and NFL player who is now doing color commentary for Scripps Sports Television broadcasts, joins Colter Nuanez to break down what makes Montana's risky yet prolific defense effective and to give his insight into the origin of the Bobcats' 4-2-5 scheme and why it's been so sound this season.…

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Montana State radio color commentator Leo Davis on rivalry with Montana Grizzlies 29:36

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Leo Davis, a former Bobcat football player who is now the color commentator for Bobcat football on the Bobcat Radio Network, joins Colter Nuanez to talk all things Montana-Montana State with the rivalry game looming in Missoula on Saturday with a Big Sky title and playoff seeding on the line.By Skyline Sports

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Week 12 Recap, Upcoming Rivalry Week + Cat Griz Preview 45:23

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Week 12 brought major momentum shifts across the Big Sky as teams fight for playoff position. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the Daily Inter Lake sports panel recap Montana’s strong finish to conference play, Montana State’s statement win at home, Idaho’s tough loss on the road, and key performances from Eastern Washington, Sa…

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Talkin' with Tootell - magnitude of the matchup, coaching legacies and keys to the 124th Cat-Griz 52:41

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Skyline analyst Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to rap about the 2025 rivalry game between No. 3 Montana State at No. 2 Montana in Missoula on Saturday, including: 0:00 - Intro 3:44 - Magnitude of the matchup 8:10 - Setting the stage for the rivalry 16:30 - Why does the road team unravel since 2019? 22:10 - Do underdog mentalities play when the 'C…

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Talkin' Schmidt - Top 5 favorite Bobcats, no College Game Day, keys for the Griz against Montana State 55:19

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Skyline analyst Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk about home field advantage in the rivalry (1:24), Griz 63-17 win over Portland State (3:36) plus Andrew gives his five favorite Bobcats (5:55) of all time. Plus, Andrew & Colter analyze the biggest question coming into the 124th matchup between No. 3 Montana State at No. 2 Montana (13:03) +…

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Montana State senior captain defensive tackle Paul Brott 16:41

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Montana State senior captain Paul Brott addressed the media ahead of MSU's game in Missoula against No. 2 Montana (11-0).By Skyline Sports

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Montana State senior captain JT Reed on matchup with Montana 21:09

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Montana State senior center and captain JT Reed talks about MSU's senior day and his final rivalry game against Montana in Missoula on Saturday afternoon.By Skyline Sports

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on Montana Grizzlies 41:25

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen breaks down the 124th rivalry showdown with Montana on Saturday in Missoula.By Skyline Sports

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Montana vs Montana State 2025 - UM's Bobby Hauck, Geno Leonard, Dillon Botner on Bobcats 18:40

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No. 2 Montana and No. 3 Montana State square off in Missoula for the 124th time on Saturday with the outright Big Sky Conference championship on the line. The Griz are 11-0 while Montana State is 9-2. Each are 7-0 in Big Sky play for the first time simultaneously. UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Geno Leonard of Missoula and senior offe…

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RECAPPING MONTANA VS PORTLAND STATE AND LOOKING AHEAD TO THE BRAWL OF THE WILD (WEEK 12 RECAP) 55:36

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In this week's Akem's Analysis, Keenan and I recap Montana's game against Portland State. They won dominantly as they have been looking to do over the last few weeks. We also look ahead to a colossal matchup in Missoula with everything on the line. Stay tuned for the entire episode. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LE…

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Ty Gregorak on the questions and storylines of the fiercest rivalry in the West 31:54

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Ty Gregorak, who will be a color commentator for the 124th edition of Montana and Montana State in Missoula on Saturday, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Montana State's 38-17 win over UC Davis, big questions heading into the rivalry plus the Dowler brothers carrying the day for MSU, and fun story lines for Saturday.…

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FCS WEEK 12 REACTION: MONTANA STATE DEFEATS UC DAVIS, IDAHO ROBBED IN SACRAMENTO, ACROSS THE FCS 1:03:38

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In this week's Akem's Analysis, I recap Montana State's big road win against UC Davis. I also talk a bit about the missed call that took place in Sacramento. There are a ton of playoff implications in this week's results and more in the upcoming week. Is Beau Brungard the Walter Payton favorite? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. …

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The Front Porch: Fostering Community, Creativity, and Connection in Laurel 1:04:16

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In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl and Robin of The Front Porch in Laurel. Two women who have been intentionally building a place for people to gather, create, and feel connected. What started as a small sign-making operation in a garage has grown into a true community hub: DIY workshops, a welcoming venue for events and celebrations, and a b…

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Five big rivalry game questions with Brooks Nuanez with 124th rendition of Montana-Montana State on the horizon 52:18

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Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez drop the first of an array of Skyline Sports content leading up to Saturday's showdown for the outright Big Sky Conference championship in Missoula as No. 2 Montana hosts No. 3 Montana State in the 124th meeting between archrivals. The Nuanez brothers recap Montana State's 38-17 win over No. 9 UC Davis on Saturday (5…

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Montana State post game press conference following 38-17 win over UC Davis 34:59

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Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, junior captain safety Caden Dowler (12:32) and junior quarterback Justin Lamson (20:03) addressed the media following MSU's 38-17 win over No. 9 UC Davis on Saturday night in Bozeman.By Skyline Sports

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Instant Reaction: Idaho Falls 23-20 at Sac(k) State 1:11:02

8d ago1:11:02

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Dallas and Brian discuss the all-time screw job in Sacramento. Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shopping/srs-whisky/Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Custom Sportswearwww.vandalgear.com…

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PREVIEWING MONTANA STATE VS UC DAVIS W/ BROCK GALVIN OF THE UC DAVIS FOOTBALL PODCAST 43:49

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Brock and I talk about what we're looking for in this week's highly anticipated matchup between Montana State and UC Davis. The game is on ESPN2 and is UC Davis' 3rd nationally televised game of the season. UC Davis is heavily injured, but a win would shake things up not only in the Big Sky Conference but also in the FCS. Montana State is a decent …

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Ridin' with Rider - how much can physical adversity & strength training hone mentality of a team? 26:37

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Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to talk about how important rigorous strength and conditioning programs can be for college football teams and to preview No. 3 Montana State's matchup against No. 9 UC Davis Saturday night in Bozeman.By Skyline Sports

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High-level mid-major games and losses to non-DI teams 24:53

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The first week and a half of the season has had a little bit of everything. We've seen some of the top mid-majors battle each other, while some mid-majors have suffered losses to non-DI teams. Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne break it all down and provide their picks for the next week.

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Idaho Vandals vs Sac(k) State | Preview Episode 1:06:58

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Dallas and Marten are joined this week by Colby Peterson of FCS Nation Radio to preview this week's road matchup against Sacramento State! Tubs at the Club is presented by:Snake River Stampede Canadian Whiskyhttps://snakeriverstampede.com/shopping/srs-whisky/Tubs at the Club is sponsored by:Hughes River Expeditionswww.hughesriver.comPacific Custom …

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Montana State football - MSU OC Pete Sterbick with a 10-game eval & UC Davis preview 15:39

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Montana State first-year offensive coordinator Pete Sterbick joins Colter Nuanez to talk about all things Bobcat football, particularly the MSU offense's quest for consistency and the 'Cats' matchup with No. 9 UC Davis on Saturday night in Bozeman.By Skyline Sports

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Portland State head coach Barnum on his team's matchup against No. 2 Montana. 27:34

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Portland State 11th-year head coach Bruce Barnum joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to talk about PSU's tough season (1-9) and preview PSU hosting No. 2 Montana on Saturday afternoon at Providence Park.By Skyline Sports

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Around the Big Sky - UC Davis senior wide receiver Samuel Gbatu 14:20

8d ago14:20

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Samuel Gbatu of UC Davis joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the resilience of the Aggies, the transition from Miles Hastings to Caden Pinnick, and UCD's showdown against Montana State on Saturday night in Bozeman.By Skyline Sports

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Montana State radio color commentator Leo Davis on Native American Heritage Day & Bobcat football 31:06

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Leo Davis, a former standout offensive lineman for Montana State, is in his second season doing the color commentary for the Bobcat Radio Network. He joins Colter Nuanez to talk about Native American Heritage Day on Saturday at Montana State and the strengths he sees in his year's Bobcat squad.By Skyline Sports