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 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by co-host Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging NFL conversation as the preseason gets underway. The two break down some of the biggest storylines around the league, discuss teams and players generating buzz during training camp, and look ahead to what could shape the 2026 season. 

Colter Nuanez presents the latest Montana Football Hour, talking defensive lines at Montana and Montana State. Colter shares interviews with UM head coach Bobby Kennedy, defensive line coach Jaylen Johnson + defensive linemen Jake Mason & Hayden Schwartz. 

The Bobcats scrimmaged Saturday. Colter shares impressions and a post-scrimmage interview with MSU head coach Brent Vigen.

Colter Nuanez breaks down Griz wide receivers both historically and currently before sharing interviews about the position group with Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, new WR coach Eric Price + standout wide receivers Brooks Davis & Landon Ransom-Goelz. 

Then Colter looks at Montana State's wide receivers before sharing an interview with Dane Steel, the breakout offensive player for MSU last fall. 

Carolyn the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports chimes in to talk about Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft. 

And Colter Nuanez shares an interview with Malta high school football coach Nick Oxarart. 

Colter Nuanez gives his dissertation on broad quarterback narratives around the NFL and gives a few teams that could be better or that could be worse in 2026.  

Colter Nuanez breaks down the Griz offensive line and shares sound bites with Bobby Kennedy, offensive line coach Brent Myers and offensive tackles Austin Buehler & Torin Jeske. 

Colter also interviews Hamilton head football coach Bryce Carver about the Broncs, who should be one of the top contenders in Class A this fall. 

And Colter talks Griz soccer as Montana opens up its season with Bucknell on Thursday evening. 

Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem talk FCS players in NFL training camps and give over-under win totals for the best playoff contenders in the Big Sky Conference in this week's "Inside the FCS". Plus, Colter gives a "Today in sports history" + some commentary on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head football coach Brent Vigen to talk about his team's commemorative trip to Washington D.C. and some of the key storylines for MSU heading into the 2026 season. 

Colter also shares an interview with Manhattan football head coach Wes Kraught as the Tigers chase another Class B state title. 

Colter talks the finer points of UM's advertising agreement with Learfield and interviews Frenchtown Broncs head football coach Seth Mason

Ryan Tootell finishes the show discussing news on the Griz football defense coming out of training camp. 

Colter Nuanez Talks Kyler Murray as Vikings QB1 and also has conversation with Kalispell Glacier Head Football coach Grady Bennett

Colter breaks down the biggest NFL free-agent quarterback risks heading into the 2026 season, examining which teams have the most riding on their new signal callers. Colter also explores Learfield Sports’ role in the Big Sky Conference and its partnerships with Montana and Montana State, including how the company helps represent and promote the state’s two flagship FCS programs.

Frenchtown head football coach Seth Mason joins the show to discuss the Broncs, expectations for the upcoming season and the state of high school football in Montana. 

Ryan Tootell takes it home talking about NFL. 

Colter opens the show discussing Kyler Murray starting at quarterback for the Vikings before turning to the longevity of high school football coaches across Montana. Colter then interviews longtime Glacier head coach Grady Bennett about the Wolfpack’s quest to win a second consecutive Class AA state championship.

The hour also features the latest edition of Treasure State Stars, highlighting Kevlin Sampson’s return to Montana and Troy Andersen’s ongoing battle with injuries during his NFL career.

Brooks Nuanez joins Colter to discuss the latest NFL storylines, including Tyreek Hill’s injury, Miami’s increasingly depleted roster and which teams are shaping up to be the worst in the league heading into the 2026 season.

Colter then presents an interview with Rob Stanton, the Billings West head football coach, discussing his decision to leave the Bears and take the head track coaching position at Dickinson State.

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Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down their early impressions from Montana football fall camp, including the biggest takeaways from the Grizzlies as they prepare for the 2026 season. The guys also discuss Montana State defensive end Zac Crews earning a spot on Bruce Feldman’s annual Freak List, plus the ongoing debates surrounding the Grizzlies’ backup quarterback competition and offensive line.

Montana State linebacker Bryce Grebe then joins the show to discuss the Bobcats’ fall camp, his development and expectations heading into the 2026 season.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to announce a launching of an ESPN morning show and to take listener questions! 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell in studio to talk about key story lines for Montana and Montana State football, the dynamic of the motivation for last year's high school runner-ups in football and a remembrance of legendary Montana athletic trainer Naseby Rhinehart. 

Hour 2 featured the weekly ESPN Roundtable, with interviews from Montana State defensive coordinator Bobby Daly, Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Griz defensive coordinator Eric Sanders and senior linebacker Clay Oven. The conversations focused on fall camp, defensive expectations and the outlook for the upcoming 2026 season.

Colter also discussed the unfortunate injury setbacks that continue to slow former Montana State standout Troy Andersen's NFL career before taking a look at the players with Montana roots currently competing across the NFL.

The Wednesday edition of Nuanez Now kicked off with another installment of Inside the FCS featuring Skyline Sports' Samuel Akem. Colter Nuanez and Akem broke down the first FCS Top 25 poll of the 2026 season, discussing whether the preseason rankings accurately reflect the national landscape. The two also identified several dark horse contenders capable of making a run this fall, highlighting teams flying under the radar that have the talent and experience to surprise the subdivision.

Colter then shifted the conversation closer to home by examining the unique motivation facing Montana's high school football runner-up...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of Montana's fall camp, sharing interviews with several Grizzly players and coaches. The hour features conversations with head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive coordinator Brent Pease, quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, and other key members of the program as they discuss the opening days of camp, early impressions, expectations for the 2026 season, and the transition to Montana's new coaching staff.

Next, Colter sits down with Montana State offensive lineman Braden Zimmer to discuss the start of fall camp, what it's like entering the season as the defending...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his breakdown of Montana and Montana State fall camps as both programs settle into their first few days of practice. He discusses the biggest storylines emerging from each camp, early standouts, position battles, and what to watch as the Grizzlies and Bobcats continue preparations for the 2026 season.

Next, Colter runs through this week's Treasure State Stars, highlighting some of the most impressive athletic performances from across Montana and recognizing standout athletes who made headlines over the past week.

Lastly, Colter wraps up the hour with...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez takes a look at several of the NFL's perennial bottom-dwellers, discussing which franchise is best positioned to turn the corner and why as the 2026 season approaches.

Next, Colter sits down with Missoula Mavericks manager Brent Hathaway to discuss the program's recent Legion AA State Championship, the Mavericks' historic third straight state title, and what it means to lead the program to the first Legion AA three-peat in Montana since 2003.

 In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes football-heavy, taking an in-depth look at both Montana and Montana State as each program opens fall camp. He breaks down where the Grizzlies and Bobcats stand entering the 2026 season, discusses the biggest position battles and storylines to watch, and shares his expectations for both teams as preparations for the season officially get underway

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for another fun sports conversation through Carolyn's unique perspective. The two discuss the SportsCenter Swimsuit Edition, react to the viral Tony Romo DUI video, debate LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers while reportedly not living in Philadelphia full time, and dive into several other entertaining stories from around the sports world.

Next, Colter flips through a 1968 magazine from the historic Red's Bar in downtown Missoula, highlighting the "Big 32" high school basketball tournament, an annual event that brought...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez broadcasts live from Cash 1 Pawn and continues his NFL season preview by breaking down his expectations for the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Indianapolis Colts, discussing each team's outlook heading into the 2026 season.

Next, Colter shares an interview from last weekend's Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane with Montana running back Eli Gillman, who discusses his upcoming senior season, the transition to new head coach Bobby Kennedy, and his expectations for the Grizzlies this fall.

Lastly, with Montana officially opening fall camp, Colter takes a closer look...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into several of the biggest NFL storylines as training camps continue to ramp up across the league, breaking down the latest news and discussing what to watch as the season draws closer.

Next, Colter shifts his focus to college football by sitting down with Montana State defensive back Tayden Gray. The two discuss the Bobcats' recent trip to the White House to celebrate their FCS National Championship, as well as Montana State's preparations for the start of fall camp.

Lastly, Colter brings back Today in...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez opens the show by recapping the Missoula Mavericks' Legion AA State Championship, as the Mavs captured the first three-peat in program history. Colter breaks down the championship run before shifting his focus to the latest Big Sky Conference football storylines and preseason outlooks heading into the 2026 season.

Next, during Diamond Time, Colter continues the conversation on the Mavericks' historic championship, discussing the program's ninth Legion AA state title and what it means after previous bids for a three-peat fell just short. He also takes a look around Major...

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez and Sammy Akem are joined by Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy for this week's ESPN Roundtable. As part of their continued coverage from last weekend's Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane, the three discuss the Grizzlies' outlook for the 2026 season, Kennedy's coaching tree and the mentors who have influenced him, the changes he's implementing to Montana's practice structure, and his vision for the program entering his first season as head coach.

Next, Colter compares Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson and Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, discussing which signal-caller has...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez and Sammy Akem continue their coverage from Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane by sitting down with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill and Montana State head coach Brent Vigen. The conversations cover the state of the conference, expectations for the upcoming 2026 season, Montana State's national title defense, and the biggest storylines heading into another year of Big Sky football. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez opens the show by answering listener-submitted questions covering both FCS football and the NFL, sharing his thoughts on some of the biggest storylines heading into the upcoming season. Next, Colter sits down with Billings West senior and future Montana Grizzly Walker Olson, who discusses why he chose Montana, what made the Grizzlies the right fit, and what he is looking forward to as he prepares to begin his college football career in Missoula.

Next, Colter continues answering listener questions before producer Hayden Smith challenges him with NFL questions...

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez takes an in-depth look at several of the biggest storylines surrounding Class AA football in Montana. He discusses the latest developments involving defending state champion Glacier following an offseason filled with controversy surrounding head coach Grady Bennett, while also breaking down other key teams, players, and storylines to watch as the high school football season approaches.

Next, Colter runs through this week's Treasure State Stars, recognizing some of the top athletic performances from across Montana and highlighting the athletes who stood out over the past week.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez and former Montana Grizzly wide receiver Sammy Akem open the show with a discussion on the latest NFL storylines before returning to coverage from Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane. The two continue breaking down the biggest takeaways from the conference's annual media event, discussing preseason expectations, key players, and the outlook for teams across the Big Sky as the 2026 football season draws closer.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined live from Spokane by former Montana Grizzly wide receiver Sammy Akem as the two broadcast from Big Sky Kickoff. They break down the biggest storylines from around the conference, discuss preseason expectations for the 2026 season, and are briefly joined by Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill to talk about the upcoming season, the continued growth of the conference, and the excitement surrounding Big Sky football. 

 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for another fun, wide-ranging sports conversation. The two discuss the WNBA's continued rise in popularity and attendance, react to one of the most bizarre injuries in recent MLB history involving a ruptured testicle, share their thoughts on Fanatics Fest, and cover several other entertaining stories from around the sports world. 

Next, Colter reacts to LeBron James signing a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, breaking down what the move means for the 76ers, how it reshapes the NBA la...

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a wide-ranging football conversation. The two break down the biggest storylines heading into Big Sky Kickoff, discuss several intriguing NFL topics as training camps get underway, and share their thoughts on the outlook for both the Grizzlies and Bobcats entering the 2026 season. From the Big Sky Conference to the NFL, Colter and Brooks cover all the biggest football storylines in an entertaining hour of conversation. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with another edition of the Mo Club Museum, highlighting some of the coolest sports memorabilia and historic pieces found inside the legendary Missoula Club bar in downtown Missoula.

Next, the man behind the glass Hayden Smith challenges Colter with another NFL question, this time discussing the ceiling of the Indianapolis Colts heading into the upcoming season. After a surprising start last year that was derailed by injuries, Colter breaks down whether Indianapolis has what it takes to make a run in the AFC.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzly wide receiver Sammy Akem for another edition of Inside the FCS. The two break down the biggest storylines from around the Football Championship Subdivision, discussing preseason expectations, teams to watch, and the latest developments as the 2026 season gets closer to kickoff.

Next, Colter continues his coverage leading into Big Sky Kickoff weekend, breaking down the biggest storylines, expectations, and questions surrounding Montana, Montana State, and the rest of the conference heading into the upcoming season.

 For this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by senior college football analyst and FCS expert Craig Haley for an in-depth conversation about the Football Championship Subdivision. The two discuss the biggest storylines from around the FCS, break down the national title contenders heading into the 2026 season, analyze the preseason landscape, and share their thoughts on where Montana, Montana State, and the rest of the Big Sky Conference fit into the national picture as kickoff draws closer. 

Next, Colter wraps up the hour with another edition of Diamond Time, taking a look at some of the bi...

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former co-host Ryan Tootell for a wide-ranging sports conversation. The two break down Ryan Fox's dramatic victory at The Open Championship, discuss the biggest storylines heading into Big Sky Kickoff, and dive into several fun NFL topics as training camp draws near. From college football to golf to the NFL, Colter and Ryan cover a little bit of everything in an entertaining hour of sports talk.