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On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter continue their discussion of Montana and Montana State’s performances from Saturday before welcoming former Montana and Montana State Defensive Coordinator Ty Gregorak on the phone. They recap the weekend and look ahead to Montana State’s matchup against Nevada and former Bobcats head coach Jeff Choate. The guys also discuss the unique situation of Montana State entering the game as a favorite against an FBS opponent.

Next, Colter takes the lead for Prep Extra, briefly breaking down some of the biggest high school football results from arou...

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down Montana’s 45-10 win over Drake. The guys provide excerpts from postgame interviews with head coach Bobby Kennedy and running back Eli Gillman, who made Montana history by breaking the program’s all-time rushing touchdown record. Gillman rushed for three touchdowns and added another through the air, giving him four total scores in the victory.

Next, Ryan and Colter recap Montana State’s 54-24 win over Butler. Hear Brent Vigen’s opening statement following the victory, along with a separate excerpt where the Bobcats head coach di...

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Colter puts Ryan to the test with a series of NFL over/under predictions, leading to a wide-ranging discussion about the teams they believe have a legitimate chance to compete for a championship this season.

Next, Ryan and Colter break down the latest prep football results from around the Treasure State while making predictions for a multitude of upcoming high school matchups. The guys also look ahead after Week 1 and discuss some of the biggest contenders on both sides of the bracket in the 12-man playoffs.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter have a wide-ranging sports conversation, including a look at former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck’s debut as the defensive coordinator at the University of Illinois. The Illini opened the season with a 42-23 win, including a defensive touchdown in Hauck’s first game on the Illinois sideline.

Next, University of Montana Director of Communications Eric Taber joins Ryan and Colter in studio to discuss the upcoming Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, which takes place next Friday. They also discuss the honorees, including former Grizzly standout Will...

Our four-part NFL over/under win total predictions series comes to an end as Colter & Brooks Nuanez break down all things AFC & NFC West, including guessing the win totals for each team. 

Colter Nuanez shares exclusive interviews with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and UM freshman DT Cooper Buffington. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter provide an exclusive interview with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy as they preview the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup against Drake this Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Next, hear from both Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss the injuries their teams are dealing with following their respective games last weekend.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter discuss the controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and the fallout from their handling of Kawhi Leonard, which reportedly resulted in the franchise losing five first-round picks.

Next, the boys provide an exclusive interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they preview the Bobcats’ upcoming matchup against Butler, which marks Montana State’s first home game since winning the National Championship.

Lastly, Ryan and Colter play a voicemail left by one of the show’s listeners as part of the Crowd Sound segment.

Colter shares the latest ESPN Roundtable with sportswriter Ben Fowlkes from the Pulp joins the show to talk about his latest article about Grizzly Athletics. 

Colter Nuanez gives his update on the high school football "revenge tour" that he predicted back in August + hear from Sam Herder on all things FCS following an exciting Week 0. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome in Ben Fowlkes of The Pulp for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of college sports and how NIL continues to impact both student-athletes and universities on a daily basis.

Next, Ryan and Colter continue their coverage of the Montana Grizzlies with an interview featuring this week’s Griz Star of the Week, Bozeman product and Griz offensive lineman Torin Jeske. Jeske made his first career start for Montana in Saturday’s matchup against Southern Utah. The guys also hear from head coach Bobby Kennedy on J...

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter have a wide-ranging NFL conversation with the regular season just one week away from kickoff. They discuss some of the biggest storylines around the league and what they're watching heading into the 2026 season.

Next, Ryan and Colter welcome Drake football head coach Matt Walker to discuss the Bulldogs' upcoming matchup against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.

Lastly, the guys recap the Tour Championship, where Scottie Scheffler held off Victor Hovland and Chris Gotterup to claim the championship.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem for the latest Inside the FCS breaking down all the happenings from Week 0 around the country, the Big Sky and in the state of Montana. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down the top results from the first weekend of high school football around the state of Montana. He also presents his latest Treasure State Stars and the first Vertical Raise Class AA Player of the Week for 2026. 

Also, listen to Missoula Big Sky head coach Matt Johnson's appearance on Tootell & Nuanez from this morning. 

Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana's 28-21 win over Southern Utah and Montana State's 54-0 win at Utah Tech, including sound bites from UM's Bobby Kennedy & Lekeldrick Bridges + Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and Colter's reactions of both wins.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome Montana State running back Adam Jones, who discusses the Bobcats' big win last weekend and what it will be like to return home for the first time since Montana State won its first FCS national championship in 41 years.

Next, Ryan and Colter take their first look at Montana State's upcoming opponent, Butler, breaking down the matchup and what to watch for this weekend. They also hear from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as he previews the game from the Bobcats' perspective.

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On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter are joined by Missoula Big Sky football head coach Matt Johnson to discuss the Eagles' huge 69-0 win over Billings Senior, which set a program record for most points in a game. The guys talk with Johnson about the dominant performance and what's ahead for Big Sky as the season continues.

Next, Ryan and Colter take their first look at Montana's upcoming matchup with Drake, breaking down the Bulldogs, what stands out about the matchup, and what the Grizzlies will need to do to come away with...

Colter keeps on rolling on the Montana Football Hour including sound bites from Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald, Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and Montana State wide receiver Dane Steel.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter continue their discussion surrounding Montana State's dominant win over Utah Tech, including a quick excerpt with Bobcats wide receiver Dane Steel after his huge performance in the season opener.

Next, Ryan and Colter dive into the latest NFL news, highlighting former FCS players around the league who are battling to earn spots on 53-man rosters as the regular season approaches.

Lastly, the guys recap prep football results from around the state, including the Big Sky Eagles' 69-point outburst against Billings, setting a new program record...

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down both Montana's tight win over Southern Utah and Montana State's dominant victory over Utah Tech. Hear from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they discuss their respective wins and the performances that stood out over the weekend.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn the Chick Who Doesn't know sports to talk about the hot -button sports stories of the day, including 49ers owner Jed York's arrest. Colter also shares interviews with Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald and defensive coordinator Shay McClure as SUU comes to Missoula to open against No. 2 Montana. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter turn their attention to Montana's season opener against Southern Utah as the long-awaited debut of Bobby Kennedy as Grizzlies head coach finally arrives. The guys break down some of the biggest questions surrounding Montana heading into the matchup, while also hearing from Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald and defensive coordinator Shay McClure on the Thunderbirds' perspective entering the game.

Next, Ryan and Colter recap Thursday night's high school football action across Montana and preview tonight's slate of matchups as football season officially gets underway for all...

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down Montana State's season opener against Utah Tech as college football is officially underway. They preview the matchup, discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Bobcats, and share what they're watching for as the defending FCS national champions begin their season.

Next, the guys recap the latest results from around the Frontier Conference as regular-season football kicked off Thursday night, discussing some of the notable performances and early storylines from the opening week.

As part of the Crowd Sound segment, Ryan and Colter play and...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andre Patterson, an NFL defensive line coach for 24 years, to talk about each of the divisional favorites within each division.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to talk all things over/under win totals for the AFC South & NFC South. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys sit down with Montana football head coach Bobby Kennedy to discuss the pressure that comes with taking over the No. 2-ranked team in the country, his expectations for Saturday night's season opener and what it means to coach his first game as the Grizzlies' head coach.

Next, the guys dive into the injury report, discussing notable injuries affecting athletes across both the FCS and NFL with the start of both seasons quickly approaching.

Lastly, Ryan and Colter preview some upcoming fights in the Fusion Fight League...

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys provide excerpts of an interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, who discusses starting quarterback Justin Lamson and fifth-year senior Zach Crews, a Missoula native, including their roles, expectations, and what they've brought to the Bobcats heading into the 2026 season.

Next, with high school football kicking off across Montana, Ryan and Colter break down some of the biggest Week 1 matchups around the Treasure State and highlight the games and storylines they're keeping an eye on.

To wrap up the first hour, Ryan and Colter turn...

Colter Nuanez presents a special ESPN Roundtable with Ryan Tootell, the new co-host of ESPN MT's daily morning show Tootell & Nuanez. 

Colter also shares an interview with Griz tight end Reese Brooks and breaks down Griz soccer. 

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to discuss FCS story lines with the season opener upcoming. Colter also shares an interview with Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Colter Nuanez sits down with Ryan Tootell for this week's ESPN Roundtable. Ryan discusses what led him to a career in broadcasting, what he was up to after leaving Missoula, and what ultimately brought him back to Missoula and ESPN Missoula.

Next, Ryan and Colter sit down with Montana State star wide receiver and team captain Taco Dowler. Dowler discusses the start of the 2026 season, the expectations surrounding the Bobcats, and how the team has moved on from last season's national championship while staying focused on the season ahead.

 yan Tootell and Colter Nuanez kick off the first hour by breaking down the true contenders for the National Championship, and spoiler alert: it’s not a very long list. The boys then provide an interview with Montana Grizzlies tight end Reece Davis, who transferred to Montana from Cal Poly, discussing why he chose the Griz, his expectations for Saturday and what he brings to the Montana offense. Finally, Ryan and Colter dive into the world of fantasy football and debate the ultimate question: how many fantasy football leagues is too many, and what’s the perfect number to play?

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports to talk all things FCS, including true national championship contenders, the most intriguing Big Sky Conference games of Week 0 and thoughts on Griz-Southern Utah

Colter Nuanez shares sound bites from Taco & Caden Dowler, of Montana State on the announcement that Rob Stanton is stepping down as the head coach at Billings West, their alma mater. Colter gives his latest Treasure State Stars. Pete Hamill from Vertical Raise helps preview the Class AA high school football season. And Colter shares sound from Bobby Kennedy on Montana's season-opening matchup against Southern Utah.

 On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez take a look around the NFL and debate which teams are poised to be better in 2026 and which teams could take a step backward. With the regular season quickly approaching and the NFL Kickoff set for September 9, the guys break down the teams they believe are trending in the right direction and those facing a tougher road ahead. 

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez continue their discussion surrounding Montana and Montana State football as both teams prepare for the start of the season this week. The two break down where the Grizzlies and Bobcats stand heading into kickoff, with clips from Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy on entering his first season at the helm and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen on how he has refocused his team after winning its first FCS national championship in more than 40 years.

Colter Nuanez presents the latest Montana Football Hour featuring some of the fall camp story lines that Colter observed all month. 

He also gives initial thoughts on Southern Utah coming to Missoula to face No. 2 Montana and No. 1 Montana State heading to St. George, Utah to take on Utah Tech. 

Colter also plays an excerpt from the Big Sky Breakdown with Samuel Akem highlighting the Top 25 players in the Big Sky Conference entering 2026. 

And Colter shares an interview with Montana State senior captain Zac Crews.

 On the second hour of Tootell and Nuanez, Ryan and Colter continue their discussion surrounding Griz and Cat football with the first games of the season coming up this weekend. The guys break down the latest storylines before shifting their attention to Montana prep football, sharing their thoughts on the top contenders in the AA division and what to watch for this season.

Ryan Tootell is back! He is joined by Colter Nuanez for the Montana Football Hour as the guys get you ready for the first games of the season. Ryan and Colter break down the Griz and Cats, discuss this year’s team captains, highlight some new players they believe can make an impact, dive into the biggest storylines heading into the opening weekend, and much more! 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for the latest All Football, All the Time presented by Sports Bet Montana breaking down the broad narratives, guessing the over/under win totals and picking against the book's o/u win totals for the AFC and NFC North.