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Author: Colter Nuanez

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Skyline Sports covers the Big Sky Conference with more depth and breadth than any news outlet in the country. Check out the Big Sky Breakdown podcast presented by Skyline Sports.
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Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk Griz football, the transfer portal extravaganza and the University of Montana in search of a new president - how will it impact athletics?
In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look at the best teams heading into the 2026 season. I also grade Montana's 2026 transfer portal class so far. The transfer portal is now closed, and where have players ended up? All of that and more in this week's episode.0:00 - Intro3:21 - Way Too Early Contenders For 20269:27 - Grading Montana's 2026 Transfer Portal Class19:24 - Where Are Big Sky Players Going In The Transfer Portal?27:26 - What Are The Transfer Portal Numbers After Closing?35:05 - Top FCS Players Returning For 202642:51 - CFB Heading Towards 5 Years of Eligibility46:52 - Sac State's '26 Schedule Coming Together51:02 - Hot Coaching Candidates Heading Into 202655:04 - Final Thoughts56:43 - End
Montana State head coach Matt Logie, junior guard Jeremiah Davis and senior guard Davian Brown addressed the media following MSU's first win over Montana in Bozeman in Logie's three seasons at the helm. 
Montana head coach Travis DeCuire addressed the media following his team's 76-67 loss to Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon. 
Montana first-year head coach Nate Harris addressed the media following his team's 82-44 loss to Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon.
Montana State sophomore Taylee Chirrick, freshman Jamison Phillip and head coach Tricia Binford address the media following MSU's 82-44 win over the Lady Griz of Montana.
Montana State senior Jed Miller talks about his breakout final season and his last home rivalry against the Montana Grizzlies.
Montana State women's basketball play by play radio man Daniel Salle joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to preview Saturday's rivalry game for MSU against Montana. 
Montana head coach Travis DeCuire addressed the media ahead of the rivalry game. He is 16-5 against the Bobcats in his career at his alma mater.
Montana is the defending Big Sky Conference champions in men's basketball. The Griz are off to a 3-1 start in league. UM had a lull in the non-conference before starting league play with three straight wins. Saturday, the Griz play in Bozeman against Montana State. Montana guard Brooklyn Hicks and forward Connor Dick addressed media ahead of the rivalry game. UM head coach Travis DeCuire is 16-5 against the rival in his 12 seasons.
Former Montana State player & coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to discuss the generations of effort that went into MSU winning its first national championship in 41 years.
Former Montana State player JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to break down his experience of watching his alma mater win their first national title in 41 years.
Montana State sophomore star women's basketball player Taylee Chirrick joins Nuanez Now to talk about the upcoming rivalry game against the Lady Griz of Montana in Bozeman.
Montana Lady Griz basketball looks for its first Big Sky Conference win against first-place Montana State on Saturday in Bozeman. Sophomore Avery Waddington talks about UM's 0-4 start in Big Sky play and the outlook for Saturday's game against the defending Big Sky champions. Montana head coach Nate Harris led UM to the Big Sky Tournament championship game as an interim last season. He's 3-11 so far as the head coach this season.
Montana State third-year head coach Matt Logie joins Nuanez Now on ESPN MT with Colter Nuanez to preview Saturday's Cat-Griz men's basketball game in Bozeman. Montana swept Montana State last season after the Bobcats took two out of three from UM in season 1.
KPAX Television's Kyle Hansen was on the sidelines all season for the Griz and then in Nashville covering Montana State for Scripps Sports. Hansen joined Colter Nuanez to recap Nashville, what MSU's national title means to the state of MT, what's next for UM & MSU. 
Skyline Sports analyst Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the never-ending transfer portal merry-go round and Montana State's ability to endure it even after a national championship. 
Skyline Sports' Tootell & Nuanez discuss Montana State's historic national game. They analyze the game's dramatic twists and turns, debating key plays and coaching decisions. The conversation also explores the game's broader impact on Montana's football landscape.
Skyline Sports' Nuanez Brothers dissect Montana State's thrilling national championship game. The duo analyzes key plays, coaching decisions, and player performances. They discuss the game's emotional impact on the state and the team's future.
"In this week's Akem's Analysis, I take a look back on the 2025 season and talk about where everything stands in the Big Sky. We also look into the coaching moves that took place in the Big Sky conference and which schools knocked their hires out of the park. Lastly, we take a look at the Transfer Portal and who in the Big Sky is on the move.0:00 - Intro 2:42 - 2025 Big Sky Season Recap 23:21 - Big Sky Coaching Changes in 2025 34:37 - Transfer Portal Movement In The Big Sky 47:04 - Big Time FCS Draft Eligible Players in 2026 56:36 Final Thoughts 58:39 - End
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