Nuanez Now

The conversation continues as Colter Nuanez and former Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell dive further into the aftermath of Montana State’s emphatic win over Montana. With the rivalry rematch in the rearview, the focus shifts to what the Bobcats’ performance means as they prepare for the National Championship, and where the Grizzlies go from here.

This episode features insight and reaction from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, along with player perspectives from Michael Wortham and TJ Rausch. Colter and Ryan break down key takeaways, standout moments, and the broa...

Colter Nuanez is joined by close friend and former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell to break down one of the biggest games in Montana football history. The highly anticipated rematch between Montana and Montana State lived up to the hype—and then some—as the Bobcats delivered a statement win, punching their ticket to the National Championship.

The duo dives deep into what went right for the Cats, what went wrong for the Grizzlies, and how this rivalry showdown reshaped the FCS landscape. Plus, hear exclusive reactions and insight from Montana State head coach Bren...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak, a coach with unique perspective on the rivalry who has been on both sidelines of the matchup.

Gregorak, who served as a defensive coordinator in 15 Brawl of the Wild games, shares his thoughts on the Super Brawl, breaking down the matchup from a coach’s point of view while also reflecting on the historical significance of one of the biggest games in Montana sports history. ()

Colter Nuanez continues the Super Brawl conversation by breaking down the most important matchups and the players who have a chance to leave their mark on the Montana–Montana State rivalry. He also sits down with his brother, Brooks Nuanez, to further dive into the stakes and storylines surrounding the game. (0:42)

Next, Colter lays out three key reasons why the Grizzlies can come out on top in this historic showdown. (31:02)

To wrap up the hour, Colter interviews Montana State All-Conference defensive back Caden Dowler, who delivered a game-changing pick-six in the last meeting between the tw...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down round two of the Brawl of the Wild, revisiting the rivalry and what’s at stake in the latest chapter.

The conversation then shifts to the NFL, as Colter and Brooks guess the spreads for the upcoming slate of games before wrapping up the hour by building a parlay to close out the show.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Griz legend, NFL player, and current Scripps Sports color commentator for the Grizzlies, Jordan Tripp, for the weekly ESPN Roundtable.

The conversation continues with an in-depth breakdown of the “Super Brawl” between Montana and Montana State, marking the first-ever postseason meeting between the two rivals in a historic series that dates back to 1897. With a trip to the FCS National Championship on the line, Colter and Tripp dive into the key matchups, storylines, and what makes this game one of the biggest moments in Montana spor...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down a massive weekend in the FCS playoffs.

The two dive into the chaos on one side of the bracket, where unranked Illinois State and No. 12 seed Villanova shocked the college football world, running the table to reach the semifinals with a chance to play for a national championship.

On the other side, history is set to be made as Montana and Montana State meet in the postseason for the first time in...

Colter Nuanez continues Brawl of the Wild coverage on Nuanez Now with sound from Monday’s press conference, featuring Bobby Hauck as he discusses how the Grizzlies are preparing for Montana State. (15:35)
 

Colter then sits down with Missoula native and Montana State running back Adam Jones to talk about facing the Griz for the second time in just a few weeks, the emotions of the rematch, the importance of home-field advantage, and what the rivalry truly means to him. (27:31)

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime friend and former Montana Broadcasters Association Sportscaster of the Year, Ryan Tootell, to break down round two of the Brawl of the Wild. The duo dives deep into key Griz vs. Cat matchups, the legacies on the line, and what’s really at stake when Montana and Montana State clash again on Saturday. 

In the 2nd hour of Monday's Nuanez Now Colter Nuanez was joined by his regular Monday guest in longtime NFL Head Coach Marty Morhinweg! The former Griz quarterback kicked things off sharing his thoughts on the upcoming contest on the gridiron featuring Montana and Montana State this weekend with a trip to Nashville on the line. The duo would then shifted their attention to the professional ranks talking through the biggest stories from Week 15 of the NFL Slate.

In Monday's edition of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez got things rolling taking a first look at Saturday's massive rematch featuring Montana and Montana State on Saturday with a spot in the FCS National Championship game on the line. Nuanez shared audio from Bozeman, and Missoula following both team's wins over the weekend in Playoff Quarterfinal action.  

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes a fan favorite — Carolyn, the chick who doesn’t know sports — for a lively breakdown of the latest sports gossip. The two dive into the bizarre situation unfolding at Michigan with their head coach and react to the wild news that 44-year-old Philip Rivers is returning to the NFL as the second-oldest quarterback to ever take the field. A fun, fast-paced segment full of laughs and hot takes. (1:46)

Next, Colter interviews Stephen F. Austin quarterback Sam Vidlak to discuss his transition away from Montana, finding a home at New...

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his preview of Montana’s quarterfinal matchup against South Dakota, featuring an interview with Coyotes head coach Travis Johansen. Johansen breaks down the keys to his team’s success over the past few seasons and shares his thoughts heading into their showdown at Washington–Grizzly Stadium. (5:57)

Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Sentinel boys basketball head coach Sam Beighle to discuss the Spartans’ expectations for the season as they get set for their opening tipoff tonight. (28:50)

To wrap up the hour, Colter is joined by former G...

 In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by his brother Brooks Nuanez for their weekly deep dive into all things NFL. The duo recaps last weekend’s action, looks ahead to the upcoming slate, guesses the spreads for every game, and cooks up a fresh parlay for the week. A full hour of football insight and analysis. (1:39)

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes Stephen F. Austin head coach Colby Carthel to break down the Lumberjacks’ season so far and preview their quarterfinal showdown against Montana State in Bozeman on Friday night. (14:28)

Next, Colter is joined by Montana State wide receiver Dane Steel to recap the Bobcats’ narrow win over Yale and look ahead to their upcoming quarterfinal matchup with Stephen F. Austin. (35:39)

To close the hour, Colter reacts to the breaking news that Montana Gatorade Player of the Year Ryan “Moose” Ludwig has decommitted from Michigan amid the turmoil...

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes the voice of South Dakota, John Thayer, to preview the playoff showdown between Montana and South Dakota — with a spot in the FCS semifinals on the line. They break down key matchups, players to watch, and the storylines that will define one of the biggest games of the postseason. (1:24)

Next, Colter shares an interview with Montana wide receiver Drew Deck to discuss the Grizzlies’ preparation and mindset heading into Saturday’s huge matchup against South Dakota at Washington–Grizzly Stadium. (27:32)

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down last weekend’s action — including the major upset of North Dakota State — and preview the next four games in the FCS playoffs, featuring upcoming matchups for both Montana and Montana State. (3:20)

Next, Geoff Safford is joined by the man behind the glass, Hayden Smith, for a conversation on the Brawl of the Wild on the ice, the Seattle Kraken, and the latest storylines from around the NHL. (34:03)

IIn the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez looks ahead to a huge weekend of Montana football, breaking down Montana State’s Friday night matchup with Stephen F. Austin and Montana’s Saturday afternoon clash with South Dakota. He dives into the key players, matchup dynamics, and storylines that will define both games. (0:55)

Colter also continues his preview of the top high school basketball talent in the Treasure State, including Butte senior point guard Hudson Luedtke and Sentinel senior shooting guard Lincoln Rodgers. (23:02)

To wrap up the hour, Colter is joined by Missoula native and...

Colter Nuanez opens the show with Pete Hamill of Vertical Raise to break down Montana’s latest win over South Dakota State  from the game’s biggest momentum swings to standout performers and what the victory means moving forward. The two also unveil the final Prep AA Vertical Raise Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year. (3:11)

Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Sentinel women’s basketball head coach Maddie Kiest for a full preview of the Spartans’ upcoming season as they prepare to tip off this Friday. (22:18)

To close the show, Colter delivers his Treasure State Sta...

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Griz quarterback and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg to break down Montana’s huge win over South Dakota State, highlighting Ay Yat’s standout performance and a Griz offense that erupted for 50 points. They also dig into the postgame scuffle involving Brent Vigen and Julius Davis and what it reveals about the rivalry’s intensity.

From there, Colter and Marty turn to the NFL, unpacking the Chiefs’ surprising loss to the Texans, the Packers’ huge divisional win over the Bears, and their take on a big Monday Night Football matchup between the Eagles...

Colter Nuanez opens the show by breaking down the biggest matchups across the FCS landscape, starting with Illinois State’s unbelievable upset win over NDSU, UC Davis’ impressive performance in their victory over Rhode Island, and South Dakota’s dominant showing against Mercer.

From there, Colter dives into a wild weekend in Montana football, unpacking the Grizzlies’ statement win over South Dakota State and Montana State’s nail-biter against Yale. He digs into the defining moments of each game and what they signal for both teams moving forward. The episode also features conversations with coaches Brent Vigen, Bobby Hauc...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn — the chick who doesn’t know sports — to dive into the latest sports gossip, including the Lane Kiffin saga, the circus unfolding at Sacramento State, one of the strangest field-goal attempts you’ll ever see, and plenty more. (2:32)

Next, Colter and Rajiem Seabrook discuss his new position as the head coach of the Grizzlies’ flag football team and his role in helping launch the first program of its kind in Montana. (31:28)

Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Rajiem Seabrook to break down Montana prep football state championship results, recap Montana State’s rivalry win over Montana in Missoula, and dig into Montana Tech’s playoff push. Plus, the guys go around the NFL in their “Smart or Dumb” game and a whole lot more! (6:22) 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down the upcoming week of NFL action, starting tonight with a huge matchup between the Cowboys and Lions. The guys make their predictions, guess the spreads, and of course cook up a new parlay for the week. (2:30)

Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest hardwood action for both the Griz and Bobcat men’s and women’s basketball teams. (2:16)

Then Colter sits down with South Dakota State head football coach Dan Jackson to preview the Jackrabbits’ upcoming showdown with Montana at Washington–Grizzly Stadium on Saturday. (12:26)

Next, Geoff Safford delivers rink-side insight, featuring interviews with Bobcats captain Hayden Klem (33:45) and defenseman Mack Kline (41:46) as we gear up for the Brawl of the Wild: Hockey Edition this Friday at Glacier Ice Rink in Missoula.

And finally, Colter reacts to Josh Margolis’s tip about...

Colter sits down with Medium contributor and South Dakota State insider Tanner Castora to break down the Jackrabbits’ roller-coaster season and analyze their high-stakes showdown with Montana inside a roaring Washington–Grizzly Stadium this Saturday. Tanner brings sharp insight, key matchups to watch, and what SDSU must do to survive in Missoula. (2:24)

Then, Colter catches up with Montana star running back Eli Gillman, fresh off an 11–1 regular season. Gillman reflects on the Griz’s dominant year, the mindset in the locker room, and what it will take to punch their ticket past South Dakota State. (32:42)

Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down the latest action across the FCS landscape and preview the upcoming playoff matchups—including Montana’s showdown with South Dakota State and Montana State’s clash with Yale. (6:17)

Then, Colter sits down with Missoula native Adam Jones to discuss the Cats securing the outright Big Sky title, what it means for a hometown kid to win inside Washington–Grizzly Stadium, and how Montana State is gearing up for Saturday’s matchup with Yale.(31:35)

To close the show, Colter shares his though...

Colter Nuanez is joined by University of Montana Assistant Club Sports Director Tucker Sargent to break down the latest developments in UM club athletics. Tucker also weighs in on the New England Patriots holding the best record in the NFL, and, as an East Coast native, offers his unique perspective on Yale traveling to Montana to face Montana State on Saturday. (1:35)

Later, Colter catches up with Havre native Kellan Detrick after practice for a quick interview to preview the Grizzlies’ huge showdown with South Dakota State this Saturday at Washington–Grizzly Stadium. (40:43)

Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with Scobey head coach Brock Berryhill, fresh off an incredible 12-0 season capped with a state championship. Coach Berryhill dives into the keys to their perfect run, the defining moments that made the season unforgettable, and what this title means for both the program and the community. (6:34)

Next, Colter shines a spotlight on Montana’s state champions, celebrating standout teams and athletes across flag football, golf, cross country, and volleyball. Get inspired by the dedication, skill, and heart these athletes bring to the field and court. (28:07)

To close out th...

Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by former Grizzly quarterback and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg. The two dive into Montana and Montana State’s outlook as they head into their first games of the FCS playoffs, breaking down matchups, momentum, and what each team needs to advance.

Mornhinweg also weighs in on the latest week in the NFL, offering his perspective on a season that feels as wide open as ever.

On this week’s Montana Football Hour, Colter Nuanez — joined in studio by former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell
brings you interviews with both Montana head coaches, Brent Vigen of the Bobcats and Bobby Hauck of the Grizzlies. The coaches break down their All-Conference selections and highlight standout performers including Eli Gillman, Kealiʻi Ah Yat, and Caden Dowler. (14:10) 

Colter also shares a quick interview with Coach Vigen about his decision to remain at Montana State and turn down the head coaching offer from Oregon State. (24:32)

To close out the hour, Colter...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down last week’s NFL action and preview all the matchups coming up over Thanksgiving weekend — packed with analysis, predictions, and everything you need to get ready for the holiday slate. (1:20)

Then, Colter is joined by Carolyn, the chick who doesn’t know sports, to recap her experience at the Brawl of the Wild, react to Jauan Jennings’ below-the-belt moment, and dive into plenty more laughs and surprises. (29:13)

Colter goes heavy on Montana prep football, breaking down state championships from across the state. Hear interviews and reaction from:

• Frenchtown — head coach Seth Mason and freshman quarterback Cody Forthofer after pulling off one of the greatest upsets in Montana high school history (7:04)

• Manhattan — head coach Wes Kragt and Junior quarterback Tyson Pavlik as they capture their first state title since 2020 (19:34)

 • Glacier — head coach Grady Bennett and senior quarterback Jackson Pressley as they finally break through for a championship after back-to-back title game losses (30:28)

To close the hour, Colter is joined in studio by...

Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down the Brawl of the Wild, react to the newly released FCS playoff bracket, and take a wide-angle look at the FCS landscape as a whole. (2:04)

Next, Colter shares his thoughts on the news surrounding Brent Vigen and his candidacy for the vacant head coaching position at Oregon State. (27:03)

In a jam-packed Montana Football Hour, Colter and Brooks Nuanez breaks down every angle of the latest Brawl of the Wild, a hard-fought showdown in Missoula that ended in a 31–28 Montana State victory. (8:42)

Get expert analysis, key storylines, and exclusive postgame reaction from
 MSU head coach Brent Vigen,
 Montana head coach Bobby Hauck,
 and standout players including Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler, Eli Gillman, and more.

If you’re a fan of Big Sky football, rivalry drama, and in-depth insight, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of the 124th Brawl of the Wild, starting with former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell, who brings insight, analysis, and plenty of rivalry perspective. (2:08)

Next, Colter welcomes former Griz standout Samuel Akem to break down this year’s matchup and reflect on what it’s like to play in one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. (14:14)

Lastly, Colter shifts to the high school ranks as Frenchtown head coach Seth Mason joins the show to preview their upcoming state championship showdown against Billings Central. (33:05)

Colter Nuanez is joined by Rajiem Seabrook as they continue their conversations about the 124th Brawl of the Wild, featuring interviews with Griz head coach Bobby Hauck and Cats head coach Brent Vigen. Together, they break down the key matchups and storylines that will shape Saturday’s showdown. (1:32)

Next, Colter and Rajiem shift to the high school ranks, discussing state championship action from across Montana — including a Glacier team looking to rebound after back-to-back title game losses and a strong Billings West squad aiming to finish the job. (32:16)

To wrap up the first hour, former Mont...

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a full slate of NFL talk — breaking down this weekend’s matchups and building out their weekly parlay. (2:07)

Next, Colter welcomes former Griz legend, NFL veteran, and current Scripps Sports color commentator Jordan Tripp to share his perspective on this year’s matchup between Montana and Montana State. (28:45)

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by SWX Sports Director Shaun Rainey as they continue the conversation around the 124th Brawl of the Wild heading into Saturday’s showdown. (9:12)

Next, Colter welcomes the voice of Montana Hockey, Geoff Safford, into the studio to break down Montana’s season so far and preview this weekend’s matchups in Billings against Lake Region State out of Devils Lake, North Dakota. (31:10)
 

To close the hour, Colter shifts to the hardwood, recapping the early-season starts for the men’s and women’s basketball teams at both Montan...

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they continue the conversation surrounding Saturday’s Brawl of the Wild. (1:35)

Then, Colter sits down with Geno Leonard to talk about facing the Bobcats this weekend, what it will take to win at home, and how the Griz can keep their unbeaten streak alive. (34:37)