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By: ESPN Missoula

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 July 14, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Preseason Polls
#3045
Today at 12:36 AM

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton reveal their votes for the Big Sky football preseason poll and debate their differing selections in the No. 1 spot.


Nuanez Now July 14, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend
#3044
Today at 12:35 AM

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap the weekend and check in on their preseason MLB predictions.


Nuanez Now July 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Ryan Dieringfield, Geoff Safford
#3043
Last Saturday at 12:19 AM

Colter Nuanez catches up with Ryan Dieringfield - a Billings Skyview sprinter who's now heading to Knoxville to run at Tennessee. Plus: Andrew Houghton and Geoff Safford discuss the Missoula Paddleheads' playoff chase and the latest MLB storylines.


Nuanez Now July 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook
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Last Saturday at 12:17 AM

Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk NFL - which teams might be going up and which teams might take a step back this season.


Nuanez Now July 10, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Carter Dahlke
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Last Friday at 12:37 AM

The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks hot dogs, famous quarterbacks and more. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Carter Dahlke, recent Montana State commit and one of the top recruits in the state.


Nuanez Now July 10, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best Montana Athletes, MLB
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Last Friday at 12:35 AM

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton finish up their discussion on the top Montana athletes of the 21st century so far and debate who might be next to join the list. Plus: a look at the developing home run race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge.


Nuanez Now July 9, 2025 - Hour 2 - Best Montana Athletes
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Last Thursday at 12:50 AM

In 2000, Sports Illustrated released a list of the top 50 Montana athletes of the previous century. Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton revisit the list and debate which athletes from the last 25 years would have a case to be included on an updated list.


Nuanez Now July 9, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football Schedules, Wesley Ehret
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Last Thursday at 12:46 AM

Kickoff times are out for every Big Sky Conference football game, and Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton celebrate the return of the afternoon kickoff and start to break down the schedule. Plus: Andrew catches up with Griz football commit Wesley Ehret.


Nuanez Now July 8, 2025 - Hour 2 - Griz/'Cat Players to Watch, Maya Bossenbrook
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Last Wednesday at 12:40 AM

Colter Nuanez highlights five players for both Montana and Montana State football that he'll be keeping an eye on heading into fall camp. Plus: Andrew Houghton catches up with Bozeman High's Maya Bossenbrook, who was recently named the Montana Gatorade girls soccer player of the year, for a Senior Spotlight.


Nuanez Now July 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Leon Costello, Treasure State Stars
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Last Wednesday at 12:37 AM

Montana State athletic director Leon Costello joins the show live to discuss why the Bobcats opted into the House settlement and what the impacts will look like going forward. Plus: This week's Treasure State Stars, and an in-state football recruiting update.


Nuanez Now July 7, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football
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07/08/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss some of the recently fallen powers in Big Sky football - Eastern Washington and Weber State. Plus: Colter's thoughts on the proposed March Madness expansion.


Nuanez Now July 7, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend
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07/08/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap the Zootown Music Festival and everything else that happened over the holiday weekend.


Nuanez Now July 2, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football
#3033
07/03/2025

A baseball history interlude leads into a Big Sky football-focused ESPN Roundtable, as Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss Sac State, Idaho State and whether the Griz and 'Cats deserve the top two spots in the preseason media poll.


Nuanez Now July 2, 2025 - Hour 1 - News of the Week, Montana State
#3032
07/03/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss some of the news of the week, from Kai Johnson's eligibility waiver getting denied at Montana to Texas State joining the Pac-12 and the Knicks hiring Mike Brown. Plus: the boys debate this year's athletics MVP for Montana State and even talk a little baseball.


Nuanez Now July 1, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS
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07/02/2025

The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports makes a rare Tuesday appearance. Plus: a Senior Spotlight with Billings Senior volleyball star Leela Ormsby.


Nuanez Now July 1, 2025 - Hour 1 - Griz Football, Treasure State Stars
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07/02/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton debate what this year's Griz team would have to accomplish to make it on Montana football's Mount Rushmore. Plus: This week's Treasure State Stars, and Colter and Andrew select an MVP for Griz athletics from the past year.


Nuanez Now June 30, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football
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07/01/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss whether any Big Sky football teams might be able to put together the best year in program history this fall. Plus: a musical interlude about the upcoming Zootown Festival, and a breakdown of Monday morning's Jalen Ramsey/Minkah Fitzptrick trade.


Nuanez Now June 30, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend
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07/01/2025

Colter Nuanez recaps the best of the weekend, including the Missoula Marathon and the State Amateur golf tournament. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton put a bow on their discussion of former Eastern Washington wing and No. 11 overall NBA draft pick Cedric Coward.


Nuanez Now June 27, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Geoff Safford
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06/28/2025

The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks NBA Draft and an unfortunate hurdler, and Geoff Safford stops by the studio for an update on the Missoula Paddleheads.


Nuanez Now June 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - Andy Thompson, Terrill Bracken
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06/28/2025

Andy Thompson of ESPN 97.7 in St. George, Utah, joins the show to give some insight on Utah Tech's athletic programs as the Trailblazers prepare to join the Big Sky Conference in 2026. Plus: Terrill Bracken of the Fusion Fight League previews Saturday night's card in Missoula, and Andrew Houghton gives his NBA Draft reactions.


Nuanez Now June 25, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kraig Paulson
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06/26/2025

Former Montana defensive coordinator Kraig Paulson joins the ESPN Roundtable to talk about Kroy Biermann, who's entering the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Plus: more reaction to Utah Tech and Southern Utah joining the Big Sky, and Andrew Houghton breaks down why former Eastern Washington Eagle Cedric Coward is likely a first-round NBA Draft pick.


Nuanez Now June 25, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Realignment
#3024
06/26/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton react to the bombshell of the day - Utah Tech and Southern Utah joining the Big Sky Conference.


Nuanez Now June 24, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football
#3023
06/25/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton drill down on some more Big Sky football questions, like how Montana State will replace Tommy Mellott and whether Idaho will take a big step back after Jason Eck leaves. Plus: Colter looks at the latest recruiting news for the Griz and the 'Cats.


Nuanez Now June 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football, Treasure State Stars
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06/25/2025

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton open up a summer-long look at the biggest questions around Big Sky football by dissecting whether Montana's transfer-heavy approach will make the Griz a contender or a pretender. Plus: this week's Treasure State Stars.


Nuanez Now June 23, 2025 - Hour 2 - Shrine Game
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06/24/2025

Colter Nuanez recaps the East-West Shrine Game and Andrew Houghton shares postgame sound from Helena Capital coach Kyle Mihelish, Frenchtown quarterback Brody Hardy, Kalispell Glacier receiver Bridger Smith and Bozeman Gallatin linebacker Tommy Springman.


Nuanez Now June 23, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend, NBA Finals
#3020
06/24/2025

Colter Nuanez recaps the biggest Montana sports news of the weekend and gives his initial thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA title.


Nuanez Now June 19, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, NBA Finals
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06/20/2025

The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports breaks down a wild week in the WNBA and more. Plus: Colter and Andrew's final thoughts on what might be the final game of the NBA Finals.


Nuanez Now June 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - Matt Brown, Clay Oven
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06/20/2025

Matt Brown of the Extra Points newsletter joins the show to unpack Sacramento State's breakup with the Big Sky Conference and much more. Plus: Clay Oven, the newest Griz No. 37, faces the media for the first time.


Nuanez Now June 18, 2025 - Hour 2 - Shrine Game Coaches, Stanley Cup
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06/19/2025

The East-West Shrine Game is coming up this weekend, and head coaches Kyle Mihelish from the West and Nick Oxarart from the East joined the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Andrew Houghton and Hayden Smith wrap up the NHL season after the Florida Panthers lifted the Stanley Cup.


Nuanez Now June 18, 2025 - Hour 1 - Marty Mornhinweg, Karen Deden, Joey Esh
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06/19/2025

Coach Marty Mornhinweg makes his return to the studio to talk NFL Draft and preview his yearly quarterback camp. Plus: new Missoula Sentinel girls basketball coach Karen Deden and Canyon River head golf pro Joey Esh visit the studio.


Nuanez Now June 17, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook
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06/18/2025

Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook hand out this week's Treasure State Stars and talk underrated NFL teams, NBA Finals and more.


Nuanez Now June 17, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Mason McCarty
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06/18/2025

One of our favorite co-hosts Rajiem Seabrook has a new title - flag football coach at Sentinel High School. Rajiem and Colter discuss the new gig, plus other high school sports happenings. Plus: Bozeman Gallatin tennis champ Mason McCarty, and the latest Stanley Cup Final analysis heading into Game 6.


Nuanez Now June 16, 2025 - Hour 2 - Geoff Safford
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06/17/2025

Voice of the Paddleheads Geoff Safford joins Andrew Houghton for an extended edition of Diamond Time, talking all things baseball from the Pioneer League to College World Series history and mid-season MLB surprises.


Nuanez Now June 16, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend
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06/17/2025

Colter Nuanez recaps his Father's Day weekend and shares takes and news on the US Open, the College National Finals Rodeo and Karen Deden returning to Sentinel girls basketball.


Nuanez Now June 13, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Emery Streets
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06/14/2025

The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports is back with the details on Aaron Rodgers' marriage, heckling a different A-Rod and more. Plus: Bozeman Gallatin soccer standout Emery Streets joins Andrew Houghton for a Senior Spotlight.


Nuanez Now June 13, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook
#3010
06/14/2025

Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook break down the NHL Playoffs, NBA Finals, US Open and much more.


Nuanez Now June 12, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brian Wright, Peyton Garrison
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06/13/2025

Colter Nuanez continues his offseason journey around Big Sky football by catching up with Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright. Plus: Peyton Garrison, part of Montana State's mile relay team that's getting set to compete at the national championships.


Nuanez Now June 12, 2025 - Hour 1 - Joey Thomas, Corbin Weltzien, Shantell Brewer
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06/13/2025

Former Montana State All-American Joey Thomas joins the show to discuss his journey from Bozeman to the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame and beyond. Plus: Hellgate track state champion Corbin Weltzein and Montana State barrel racer Shantell Brewer join the show.


Nuanez Now June 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kyle Whitaker, Kevin Henry
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06/12/2025

Montana State rodeo head coach Kyle Whitaker joins the ESPN Roundtable as the Bobcats prepare for the national finals. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with Kevin Henry, a BBWAA member who's been spending some time in the Garden City writing about the Missoula Paddleheads.


Nuanez Now June 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Stanley Cup Final
#3006
06/12/2025

National FCS insider Sam Herder joins the show to discuss the lack of experienced quarterbacks returning across the country and much more. Plus: Hayden Smith joins the show to talk Stanley Cup hockey, and Colter Nuanez reviews the in-state football recruiting battle to date between the Griz and the Bobcats.