Nuanez Now

On this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by former co-host Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging sports conversation. The two discuss the ongoing in-state recruiting battle between Montana and Montana State, examine how the rivalry continues to shape the college football landscape in the Treasure State, and reflect on some of the most memorable sports moments from around Montana in recent years, including the impact and legacy of Bobby Hauck's departure from the Grizzlies program. 

Later, Colter and Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, continue their conversation by taking a closer look at the 2026 FIFA W...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and former Montana Grizzlies receiver Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS, breaking down the biggest storylines, news, and trends from around the Football Championship Subdivision.

Later, in this week's Senior Spotlight, Colter catches up with Glacier standout and Shrine Game Offensive MVP Asher Knopik following his impressive performance in the Montana Shrine Game, where he rushed 22 times for 99 yards. Knopik discusses the experience of competing in the all-star showcase, reflects on his high school career in Kalispell, and looks ahead...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez shares an excerpt from the “Cussin' and Discussin'” podcast hosted by former Montana Grizzlies Tyler Hobbs and DJ Colter, featuring an interview with Grizzly legend and CFL great Dave Dickenson. The conversation covers Dickenson’s football journey, his time at Montana, and his lasting impact on the program.

Later, Colter catches up with current Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat to discuss several upcoming football camps he is helping host across Montana. Ah Yat talks about giving back to young athletes, the importance of skill development, and the opportunity to con...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, live from Jewelry Design Center, Colter Nuanez breaks down the Montana Grizzlies' upcoming football schedule and offers his game-by-game predictions for the season ahead, analyzing key matchups, potential challenges, and where he sees Montana finishing by year's end.

Later, in this week's Diamond Time segment, Colter discusses the Missoula PaddleHeads, the state of the Pioneer League, and several storylines from around Major League Baseball.

 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez recaps the Montana East-West Shrine Game after Team West secured its sixth straight victory with a 20-6 win. Colter is joined separately by SWX sports reporter DJ Bauer and West team quarterback Vince Paffhausen, a Hellgate product, to break down the game, discuss the key moments and performances, and reflect on one of Montana's premier high school football showcases. 

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Shrine Game MVP Rudy Hess to discuss the West’s sixth straight victory in the East-West Shrine Game, reflect on his standout high school career, and look ahead to his future at Montana Western.

Later, Brooks Nuanez joins the show for a deep dive into the U.S. Open, breaking down Wyndham Clark’s one-shot victory after entering the final round with a multi-stroke lead while discussing the biggest storylines from golf’s third major championship.

 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, live from the historic Mo Club in downtown Missoula, Colter Nuanez is joined by Rajiem Seabrook for the entire hour. The two begin by discussing Eli Gillman’s youth football camp in Missoula and Rajiem’s experience helping coach and mentor young athletes, before shifting to the New York Knicks' championship run and what the franchise’s first NBA title in decades means for the city and its fanbase. The hour also includes a preview of Saturday’s Montana East-West Shrine Game and a discussion on the significance of one of the state's p...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez broadcasts live from the historic Missoula Club in downtown Missoula and is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two break down a variety of storylines from around the FCS landscape and discuss the latest news and developments in college football.

Later, Colter and Sammy continue their conversation by discussing the youth football camp hosted by Montana star running back Eli Gillman in Missoula. The two also examine Gillman’s place in Grizzly football history and the legacy he co...

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez previews the upcoming Montana Shrine Game, breaking down one of the state's premier all-star football events as the East and West teams prepare to square off. Colter sits down with West head coach Ty Murray and welcomes East head coach Hunter Chandler to the show for conversations about building their rosters, preparing their teams, and what fans can expect when the all-star showcase kicks off this weekend. The coaches also discuss the significance of the Shrine Game and the opportunity for Montana’s top graduating football players to compete one final time...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez takes a deep dive into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of legendary professional wrestler Gorgeous George. Colter explores how the flamboyant showman revolutionized professional wrestling, helped shape modern sports entertainment, and became one of the most influential figures in the history of the industry, leaving an impact that is still felt today.

Later, Colter discusses the football camp hosted by Montana standout Eli Gillman before examining where the Grizzlies star ranks among the all-time greats in program history. With Gillman entering a season in which he could...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Sammy Akem and Keenan Curran welcome former Montana State standout Willie Patterson to the show. Patterson reflects on his time with the Bobcats, discusses his transition from quarterback to wide receiver during his college career, and shares stories from his journey through the game. He also talks about his professional career in the European League of Football as he prepares for his fifth season overseas, offering insight into life as an international professional football player and the growth of the sport across Europe.

Later, in this week's Treasure State Stars...

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez opens the show by discussing the New York Knicks capturing their first NBA Championship in 53 years before bringing Hayden Smith in to break down the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Vegas in six games to claim their first Stanley Cup since 2006.

Later, in this week's Diamond Time segment, Colter is joined by Devin Carpenter to discuss the upcoming PaddleHeads Pride Game at Ogren Park and the significance of the event for the Missoula community.

To close the hour, Colter recaps t...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, back to the show for a fun and entertaining discussion on the NBA Finals, including the aftermath of the New York Knicks' stunning comeback victory and what it means for the championship series. The two also tackle several other major storylines from around the sports world through Carolyn’s unique perspective.

Later, in this week's Senior Spotlight, Colter sits down with Gallatin tennis standout and University of Montana commit Mason McCarty following one of the most decorated prep careers in Mo...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sentinel standout and Montana State football commit Kade Robinson for a Senior Spotlight. Robinson discusses his commitment to the Bobcats, graduating from high school, and reflects on his athletic career at Sentinel as he prepares for the next chapter.

Later, Colter breaks down a wild Game 4 of the NBA Finals, highlighted by the New York Knicks' stunning comeback from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs and take control of the series.

To close the hour, Colter highlights several upcoming football...

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez counts down some of the top sports moments from the 2025-26 athletic year across the state of Montana, revisiting the biggest performances, championship runs, memorable games, and defining storylines from the past year.

Later, Colter sits down with Columbus track standout Garret “Buck” Prather following an outstanding season on the track. The sophomore sprinter reflects on his success, the work that went into his breakout campaign, and his goals as he continues to develop into one of Montana’s rising track and field stars.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter welcomes Hayden Smith into the studio to break down the latest action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, discussing key performances, storylines, and what to watch as the championship series continues.

Later, Colter is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two dive into some of the biggest storylines across the FCS landscape, analyzing key teams, players, offseason developments, and the latest headlines from around the subdivision.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Ryan Tootell remains in studio alongside Colter Nuanez for more wide-ranging sports discussion. The two break down several of the biggest headlines in sports, including the controversy surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being granted eligibility after admitting to placing numerous sports bets, including wagers involving games in which he participated. Colter and Ryan examine the implications of the decision and what it could mean for college athletics moving forward, while also touching on other major sports storylines from around the country

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging sports discussion covering some of the biggest stories from around the sports world. The two dive into the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs earned a crucial Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks to get back into the series, while also discussing other major headlines and storylines from across the sports landscape. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez runs through a series of key questions surrounding both Montana and Montana State football heading into the upcoming season, including Montana’s transition to a new defensive scheme and the impact of several new additions to the Grizzlies’ coaching staff. Later, Colter revisits an excerpt from the Deep Ball Podcast featuring former Montana standout Samori Toure following news that he has earned another NFL opportunity, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this week.

Next, Colter reports on the latest news surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being granted elig...

On this episode of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez reflects on a memorable weekend for Missoula Broadcasting and ESPN Radio after being honored with the Radio Sportscasting Team of the Year award at the Montana Broadcasters Association's Craney Awards. Colter shares the award-winning reel that earned the recognition, plays his acceptance speech, and discusses what the honor means for the station, the team, and their commitment to covering Montana sports.

Later, Geoff Safford joins Colter in studio to break down the first 18 games of the Paddleheads season, including an opening stretch that featured 15 road contests. The two discuss...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez welcomes Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, back to the show for a fun and entertaining discussion on some of the biggest topics in sports. The two dive into the NBA Finals, fan behavior at sporting events, court-storming incidents, and several other storylines from around the sports world through Carolyn’s unique perspective.

Later, Colter catches up with Cascade standout Trent Lane following a remarkable performance at the Class A-C State Track & Field Championships. Lane discusses winning the 800-meter, 1,600-meter, and 3,200-meter races while helping lead Cascade to...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter welcomes Big Sky senior Blake Williams into the studio to discuss his standout performance at the Class AA State Track & Field Championships, his accomplishments as a multi-sport athlete, and his upcoming football career at Carroll College.

The hour wraps up with Colter breaking down the NBA Playoffs, discussing the latest results, key storylines, and what to watch for as the postseason continues to unfold.

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana football offensive coordinator and NFL quarterback Tim Rosenbach to reflect on his football journey, from starring at the collegiate and professional levels to coaching in the Big Sky Conference. Rosenbach also discusses his upcoming induction into the Montana Football Hall of Fame and what the honor means to him.

Later, in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Colter catches up with Belgrade track and field standout Robert Merchant following a record-setting performance at the Class A State Championships. Merchant discusses breaking the class record in the...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Montana Grizzlies standout receiver Sammy Akem for a wide-ranging football conversation. The two discuss the proposed NIL Standards legislation in Congress and its potential impact on college athletics, while also diving into some of the biggest storylines across the FCS landscape and the broader world of college football.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez catches up with two of Montana’s premier track and field standouts as they prepare for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. First, Colter visits with Montana pole vaulter Kevin Swindler, who punched his ticket to nationals after tying the Grizzlies’ school record. Then, Montana State steeplechase star Rob McManus joins the show to discuss his remarkable career as a four-time NCAA qualifier and All-American. Both athletes share their paths to the national stage, their expectations for competing at Hayward Field, and the pride that comes with representing their prog...

This week on Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez wraps up the Montana high school sports season with a comprehensive look at prep results from around the state. From state championship performances in track and field to postseason action in softball, baseball, and more, Colter highlights the top athletes, biggest moments, and lasting storylines as another school year comes to an end.

Later, Colter is joined by producer Hayden Smith to preview the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. The duo breaks down the key matchups, star players, X-factors, and what each team...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his comprehensive breakdown of prep sports results from across Montana, spotlighting standout performances and key postseason storylines from around the state.

The hour then shifts to a senior spotlight featuring Billings native Emery Peel, who recently made history at the AA State Championship by becoming the first woman in Montana high school history to break the 12-second mark in the 100-meter dash. Colter sits down with Peel to discuss her record-breaking achievement, her senior season, and what’s ahead in her athletic journey.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez reacts to a pair of blockbuster NFL trades that sent shockwaves through the league. Colter breaks down the moves involving Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown, analyzing how the deals could reshape the outlook for several NFL contenders. He also dives into the latest prep sports results from around Montana, highlighting top performances, key storylines, and postseason action from across the state.

Later, Colter catches up with Belgrade standout and Oklahoma State commit Wilson Schmidt. Fresh off winning both the 800-meter and 1600-meter state championships at the Class...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues to provide live updates on prep sports action from across Montana, including results and storylines in track and field, softball, baseball, tennis, and more as postseason competition heats up around the state.

Next, Colter is joined by fan favorite Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn’t Know Sports, for a fun discussion covering the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Johnny Manziel’s recent fight, a near-disaster at the French Open, and plenty more entertaining headlines from around the sports world.

Colter Nuanez is live from MCPS Stadium in Missoula, Montana, bringing listeners live coverage and updates from prep sports action across the state. Colter breaks down the latest results and storylines in track & field, softball, baseball, and more as Montana’s postseason competition continues to heat up.

Later, Sammy Akem and Keenan Curran sit down with former Montana Grizzlies star receiver and current San Francisco 49ers player Junior Bergen to discuss his first year in the NFL, the transition to the professional level, and his decision to transfer from Montana State to Montana.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former co-host Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging sports conversation, including discussion about what could be Aaron Rodgers’ final NFL season and what the Pittsburgh Steelers might look like with Rodgers at the helm. The two also dive into Big Sky Conference football, breaking down teams, key storylines, and expectations heading into the upcoming season.

Later, Colter continues to provide updates on prep sports results from across Montana, highlighting the latest action in postseason competition around the state.

To close the hour, Colter takes listeners in...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter recaps prep sports results from across Montana, breaking down the latest postseason action in tennis, baseball, softball, and track & field from around the state.

Then, in a Nuanez Now debut, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies Tyler Hobbs and DJ Colter to showcase part of their new podcast series, “Cussin and Discussin.” The conversation centers around the creation of the Grizzly Football Players Association and the vision for connecting former Griz players across generations.

To close the hour, Colter is joined by producer Hayden Smith for...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Montana Football Hall of Fame founder Rick Halmes to discuss the founding and growth of the Montana Football Hall of Fame, his upcoming retirement from the organization, and his own induction into the Hall of Fame as part of this year’s class.

Next, Colter is again joined by Sammy Akem for Part 2 of Inside the FCS, as the two continue breaking down key storylines from around the subdivision while discussing some of the biggest topics currently surrounding college football.

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS as the two discuss a variety of topics from around the Football Championship Subdivision while sharing their thoughts on several of the biggest storylines currently surrounding college football. Colter and Sammy also dive into the NBA Playoffs, breaking down the latest postseason action.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter talks about several upcoming football camps taking place around the state of Montana, including camps hosted by Montana State standouts Taco Dowler and Adam Jones, along with Montana running back Eli Gillman on the Griz side.

Next, Colter dives into the latest prep sports news from across Montana, covering everything from tennis and track & field to baseball, softball, and more as postseason action continues to heat up around the state.

Lastly, Colter gives his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs ahead of a pivotal Game 5 matchup between the...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez reflects on the life and legacy of former University of Montana offensive lineman JD Quinn, who tragically passed away this weekend. Colter shares stories from Quinn’s football journey, including his time at the University of Oklahoma before transferring to Montana, while discussing the impact he had on teammates, coaches, and the Montana football community.

Next, Colter goes through this week’s Treasure State Stars, highlighting impressive athletic performances from around Montana and recognizing some of the top athletes from across the state.

Lastly, Colter breaks down...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by fan favorite Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn’t Know Sports, for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest sports drama and headlines from around the country. The two discuss Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for what he says will be his 22nd and final NFL season, the latest surrounding former and once-again LSU basketball head coach Will Wade, and plenty more from across the sports world.

Lastly, in the weekly Senior Spotlight, Colter provides an interview with Lady Griz commit and 2026 Midland Roundtable Athlete of...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter goes through all the key matchups in high school softball and baseball taking place today and throughout the weekend as teams from across Montana battle for spots in the upcoming state tournaments in Missoula. Colter also discusses the ongoing situation surrounding Bobby Kennedy and the expected contract for Montana’s new head football coach, breaking down the many different components involved as Kennedy has yet to coach a game for the Grizzlies.

Next, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a wide-ranging discussion on football programs across the Big Sk...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez discusses the latest recruiting news from around the state, highlighting several notable commitments and storylines involving Montana athletes.

Next, Colter catches up with Sammy Akem for an Inside the FCS conversation, breaking down the latest developments from around the subdivision while also mixing in plenty of NBA Playoff talk and reactions to the biggest storylines from around the league.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter kicks things off with a quick Prep Extra, highlighting impressive high school performances from across the state of Montana.

Next, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a fun discussion debating the Mount Rushmore of Griz and Cat football greatness, breaking down the most legendary players and coaches in the histories of both rival programs while also talking some NBA Playoff storylines.

Lastly, Colter shifts focus to high school baseball around the state, highlighting upcoming playoff matchups and discussing the biggest storylines as teams battle for postseason...