Big Sky Breakdown

Skyline Sports analyst Jordan Tripp joins Colter Nuanez to talk about how the Griz turn the page, depth and injuries in the secondary, slowing Eastern Washington QB Nate Bell, the Griz offense against Eastern's defense and why the playoffs start now for Montana. Big Sky Breakdown is presented in part by Trail West Bank. More at skylinesportsmt.com

Montana safety Brady Beaner is a Griz Star of the Week on Tootell & Nuanez on ESPN Montana 102.9. Colter Nuanez catches up with the sophomore from Anacortes, Washington, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium as the Griz get ready for Eastern Washington.

Montana wide receiver LeKeldrick Bridges is a Griz Star of the Week on Tootell & Nuanez on ESPN Montana 102.9. Colter Nuanez catches up with the redshirt sophomore from Cedar Hill, Texas, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium as the Griz get ready for Eastern Washington.

Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith talks Bobcat football.More Montana State, Montana and Big Sky Conference coverage at skylinesportsmt.com

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez for a Halloween edition of Talkin' Schmidt. The guys dig into the University of Montana's budget problems, with enrollment flat and faculty being cut while millions go to administration instead of the athletic department, and why the Bobcats have dominated the all-sports race. Schmidt says the Griz just need a C defense, not an F, and should feed Eli Gillman, while Colter wonders if elite defense is dead in the Big Sky in the transfer portal era. Plus: is the Griz defense being reorganized behind closed doors, and do coaches over-coach with endless formations and sleeping at the office? And can Montana get two more stops a game, win at Eastern Washington and surge down the stretch? Talkin' Schmidt is presented by Holloway & Hulling. More at skylinesportsmt.com