Nuanez Now
Nuanez Now, formerly Tootell & Nuanez, is your chance to stay on top of all the latest city, state and regional sports news. 102.9 ESPN Missoula’s flagship show provides exposure and insight to teams and athletes in and around western Montana, from the preps to the pros, accentuating national ESPN content with stories specific to the state of Montana.
Nuanez Now September 17, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brian Toone, Elijawah Tolbert
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by former Montana Grizzly Brian Toone on the ESPN Roundtable to talk about the founding of the Grizzly Football Player Association. They discuss the inspiration behind the organization, its mission to support former players, and its role in strengthening the Griz football community—both past and present.
 To wrap up hour two, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana Grizzlies linebacker Elijawah Tolbert to break down the team’s dramatic comeback win last weekend and discuss the Griz's momentum heading into another key matchup this weeke...
Nuanez Now September 17, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Geoff Safford, Josh Firm
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS insider and HERO Sports writer Sam Herder to break down the top performances and biggest storylines from across the FCS. They analyze key matchups, standout players, and how the national picture is shaping up heading into the heart of the season.
Later in the hour, the voice of the Missoula PaddleHeads, Geoff Safford, stops by to recap the PaddleHeads’ season and discuss their early playoff exit.
Colter closes the hour with Montana State running back coach Josh Firm for the Montana State Mi...
Nuanez Now September 16, 2025 - Hour 2 - Josh Gale
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into a wide range of sports stories from across Montana.
He breaks down the end of the Missoula PaddleHeads' season, Montana volleyball’s impressive winning streak, and Frenchtown basketball standout Mason Quinn’s commitment to Boise State — along with more headlines from around the state.
Colter wraps up the hour with Grizzlies senior tight end Josh Gale as they discuss Montana's comeback win over North Dakota, Gale’s journey to Missoula, and the breakout performance of quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat.
Nuanez Now September 16, 2025 - Hour 1 - Pete Hamill, Rob Stanton
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Pete Hamill to spotlight the Vertical Raise Prep Players of the Week, highlighting standout high school athletes from across Montana.
They dive into the biggest results and storylines from around the state's prep football scene, including breakout performances, rising teams, and early playoff buzz.
Billings West head coach Rob Stanton also joins the show to assess the Bears' strong start to the season and break down their recent win.
Colter closes the hour with his 12 Treasure State Stars of the Week...
Nuanez Now September 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - Marty Mornhinweg
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes Marty Mornhinweg back in studio to break down Montana’s thrilling comeback win over North Dakota, featuring an in-depth look at the breakout performance from Griz quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat.
Then, the conversation shifts to Montana State’s dominant win over San Diego, with analysis on what stood out and what it means for the Bobcats moving forward.
Plus, Colter and Marty play a round of Fair or Foul, offering their takes on some of the hottest NFL storylines early in the season.
Nuanez Now September 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen, Eric Schmidt, Keali’i Ah Yat
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez sits down with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, and North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Montana starting quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat and plenty more from around the Big Sky Conference.Â
Nuanez Now September 12, 2025 - Hour 2 -
Colter wraps up his Montana State vs. San Diego discussion ahead of tomorrow’s game.
Plus: Colter brings on fan favorite CWDKS to talk about the latest gossip — including a stolen baseball and some suspicious green objects that have been thrown at various professional sporting events recently. Hopefully, it’s not part of a promotional stunt.
Nuanez Now September 12, 2025 - Hour 1 -
Colter chats with North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt as they continue discussing the only top-25 matchup in FCS football: Montana vs. North Dakota.
Plus: Colter is joined by Hamilton High School football head coach Bryce Carver to talk about their program and how they’re working to rebound from a down year last season.
Nuanez Now September 11, 2025 - Hour 2 -
 Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down the first week of the NFL season, discuss quarterback tiers, and play “Pick the Lines” heading into Week 2.Â
 Plus: Colter brings on San Diego football head coach Brandon Moore over the phone to discuss their matchup against Montana State this weekend.Â
Nuanez Now September 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Pete Hamill, Chris Citowicki
Colter is joined off the top by Andrew Houghton and Griz soccer head coach Chris Citowicki to talk all things Griz Soccer.
Plus: Colter is joined in-studio by Pete Hamill to break down the top-25 matchup between Montana and North Dakota, and to select their Vertical Class AA Players of the Week.
Nuanez Now September 10, 2025 - Hour 2 - Tom Miller, Drew Deck
Colter Nuanez is joined by Tom Miller of the Grand Forks Herald to preview this weekend’s matchup between the University of Montana and North Dakota — the only FCS game this week featuring two top-25 teams.
Plus: Colter catches up with Montana Grizzlies wide receiver and Kalispell native Drew Deck post-practice to talk about scoring his first career touchdown in Washington-Grizzly Stadium, what has kept him motivated to continue his career, and what he hopes to achieve in his sixth and final year playing for the University of Montana.
Nuanez Now September 10, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Titan Fleishmann, Geoff Safford
Colter is joined at the top of the show by Sam Herder from HERO Sports to discuss FCS football, with a focus on Montana State and their overall playoff outlook following a tough 0-2 start to the season. He’s then joined by Montana State offensive lineman Titan Fleishmann to talk about being named a team captain this season and what the team needs to do next weekend to get back on track. Plus: Colter is joined in-studio by the voice of the PaddleHeads, Geoff Safford, to preview the PaddleHeads' playoff run beginning tomorrow.
Nuanez Now September 9, 2025 - Hour 2 - Shuan Rainey
 Colter kicks off the second hour with friend of the show Shaun Rainey on the SWX Spotlight to talk a little Mariners baseball, share thoughts on Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, and cover a bit of everything in between. Plus, Colter brings on Montana offensive lineman Patrick Matan for a quick call to discuss his first game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium and how the team is preparing for a huge matchup against North Dakota this weekend.Â
Nuanez Now September 9, 2025 - Hour 1 - Seth Mason
Colter Nuanez kicks off the first hour with 10 interesting storylines to follow in prep football during the 2025 season. Colter also picks his 12 Treasure State stars of the week. Plus: Colter is joined by Frenchtown Broncs football head coach Seth Mason to discuss the team's success last season and how he plans to replicate that success this year.Â
Nuanez Now September 8, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez
 Colter Nuanez breaks down the results of Week 1 of the NFL season, including an absolute classic on Sunday night between the Ravens and Bills. Plus, Colter and Brooks Nuanez briefly discuss the Monday night matchup between divisional rivals, the Vikings and Bears.Â
Nuanez Now September 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brent Vigen, Bobby Hauck, Adam Jones, Eli Gillman
 Football is finally back! Colter and Brooks Nuanez kick off the first hour by breaking down what they saw over the weekend. Plus, hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, and a variety of players — including Adam Jones and Eli Gillman — as they share their thoughts on this past weekend's games.Â
Nuanez Now September 5, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Matt Johnson
Colter Nuanez has the CWDKS on to talk the lastest gossip on Bill Belichick and Jordon Hutson, a potential Super Bowl performance by Taylor Swift, why US tennis stars aren't more famous, and addresses rumors regarding Conor McGregor's attempt to run for president of Ireland. Plus: Colter has Big Sky Eagles head coach Matt Johnson on to discuss their resounding win last weekend and previews their upcoming game this weekend.
Nuanez Now September 5, 2025 - Hour 1 - Mike Ferriter, Chris Citowicki
Colter Nuanez has offensive coordinator of the Central Washington Wildcats Mike Ferriter on to talk about last weekends overwhelming win, what he enjoys about coaching and of course this weekend game against the University of Montana. Plus: Andrew Houghton is joined by Montana Soccer head coach Chris Citowicki to break down a tough loss, a last minute win as well as expectations for their game this weekend.
Nuanez Now September 4, 2025 - Hour 2 - Chase Mason, Pete Hamill
Colter Nuanez bring South Dakota State Jackrabbit's quarterback Chase Mason on to talk about their high stakes game against the Montana State Bobcats this Saturday. Plus: Colter is joined by Pete Hamill in studio to talk results of the first week of Montana high school football and gives some love to a big man who is awarded the Vertical Raise prep player of the week.
Nuanez Now September 4, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brooks Nuanez, AJ Wilson
Colter and Brooks Nuanez continue to talk some NFL football leading into the first game of the season. Plus: head coach of Great Falls football AJ Wilson hops on the show to discuss their big win against defending champions Helena Capital this past weekend.
Nuanez Now September 3, 2025 - Hour 2 - Jordan Tripp, Everett Johnson
Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzly legend and retired NFL player Jordan Tripp to discuss his new gig as the color commentator for the University of Montana Football program. Plus: Montana Grizzlies offensive lineman Everett Johnson hops on the phone post practice to discuss how weird it was to not play last week as well as provide his expectations for Montana's first game on Saturday.
Nuanez Now September 3, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Cole Taylor
Colter Nuanez and Sam Herder break down week one of the college football season and provide some initial impressions on what they saw. Plus: Great Falls native and Montana State linebacker Cole Taylor hops on the show to talk about their game against Oregon and expectations for the remainder of the season.
Nuanez Now September 2, 2025 - Hour 2 - Mike Nugent, Brooks Nuanez
Colter Nuanez and Mike Nugent continue their discussion on Montana Grizzlies football. Plus: Colter and Brooks Nuanez wrap up their NFL division conversations today breaking down which teams they think will win each division before the season opener on Thursday.
Nuanez Now September 2, 2025 - Hour 1 - Mike Nugent
Colter Nuanez provides some thoughts on his trip to Oregon to watch Montana State play the University of Oregon in their 2025 debut. Plus: Mike Nugent from Griz Fan Pod is in studio to talk some Montana Grizzlies football ahead of their season opener this Saturday.
Nuanez Now August 29, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Dane Oliver
Colter and Brooks Nuanez finish their NFL division-by-division previews with a look at the NFC West. Plus: Colter catches up with Missoula Sentinel head football coach Dane Oliver, and Andrew Houghton signs off from the show for the final time.
Nuanez Now August 29, 2025 - Hour 1 - HS Coaches, CWDKS
With high school football season starting tonight, Colter Nuanez catches up with Missoula Big Sky coach Matt Johnson and Missoula Hellgate coach Quinn Chamberlain. Plus: The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports breaks down an engagement you might have heard about and much more.
Nuanez Now August 28, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Andrew Houghton
Colter and Brooks Nuanez continue their NFL division-by-division previews by looking at the NFC East. Plus: Andrew Houghton signs off from Nuanez Now.
Nuanez Now August 28, 2025 - Hour 1 - Tyson Alger, Brent Vigen
Tyson Alger, a University of Montana alum who covers the Oregon Ducks, comes on the show to preview Montana State's season opener in Autzen Stadium. Plus: Hear some of Bobcat head coach Brent Vigen's thoughts on the matchup.
Nuanez Now August 27, 2025 - Hour 2 - NFL Cuts, Nate Dolan
On the ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the aftermath of NFL cut day - and why things seemed to turn out badly for so many Montana and Montana State players. Plus: Colter and Nate Dolan talk Class AA high school football.
Nuanez Now August 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Nate Dolan
National FCS analyst Sam Herder joins the show to break down the few Week 0 games - including the ripple effects of the UC Davis-Mercer game getting canceled - and preview Week 1. Plus: former Griz Nate Dolan remembers playing Oregon in Autzen Stadium, where Montana State is headed this weekend.
Nuanez Now August 26, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Micah Harper
Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez continue on their NFL division discussions today breaking down the NFC South. Plus: Montana Grizzles safely Micah Harper hops on post practice to discuss why he decided to transfer to the Grizzlies and his time here so far.
Nuanez Now August 26, 2025 - Hour 1 -
Colter Nuanez talks about some Montana and Montana State alumni and provides updates on whether they made their respective NFL rosters. Plus: Colter has 10 prep football story lines to follow throughout the season.
Nuanez Now August 25, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Evan Shafer
Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez continue their breakdowns of each NFL division, today talking about the highly competitive NFC North. Plus: Montana Grizzles senior tight end Evan Shafer hops on post-practice to discuss his opportunity to play one more season for Montana and his expectations for it.
Nuanez Now August 25, 2025 - Hour 1 - Justin Lamson, Brent Vigen
Colter Nuanez breaks down 3 big things for both Montana and Montana State football going into their 2025 regular season debuts. Plus: Interviews from Justin Lamson and Brent Vigen on Justin being named the starting quarterback for Montana State Football this season.
Nuanez Now August 22, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Caden Dowler
Colter and Brooks Nuanez continue their NFL division discussion today breaking down the AFC East. Plus: Colter hops on the phone with Caden Dowler to get his thoughts on being named a Montana State football captain.
Nuanez Now August 22, 2025 - Hour 1 - CWDKS, Griz Soccer
The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by the studio to talk about big changes in her life. Plus: Andrew Houghton breaks down Griz Soccer's latest game.
Nuanez Now August 21, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Chris Citowicki
Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez continue their NFL division previews with a discussion about the AFC South. Plus: Andrew Houghton catches up with Chris Citowicki and talk about some upcoming matchups during the Rumble of the Rockies.
Nuanez Now August 21, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook
Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook discuss NFL divisions, preseason trades, and the most difficult position to make in the NFL. Plus: Colter and Rajiem consider who has a chance to be the best high school football team in Montana in our Garden City Spotlight.
Nuanez Now August 20, 2025 - Hour 2 - Chris Peterson
On a fun and illuminating ESPN Roundtable, Chris Peterson of the Helena Independent Record breaks down his list of the top 22 high school football players in the state with Colter Nuanez.
Nuanez Now August 20, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Hunter Peck
Finally, actual football games to talk about! Colter Nuanez and national FCS insider Sam Herder preview the Week 0 FCS games. Plus: Colter chats with Hunter Peck, a former Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year who'll play a big role for the Montana Grizzlies in 2025.