Nuanez Now

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 November 25, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, CWDKS

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down last week’s NFL action and preview all the matchups coming up over Thanksgiving weekend — packed with analysis, predictions, and everything you need to get ready for the holiday slate. (1:20)Then, Colter is joined by Carolyn, the chick who doesn’t know sports, to recap her experience at the Brawl of the Wild, react to Jauan Jennings’ below-the-belt moment, and dive into plenty more laughs and surprises. (29:13)

11-26
46:56

Nuanez Now November 25, 2025 - Hour 1 - Seth Mason, Cody Forthofer, Wes Kragt, Tyson Pavlik, Grady Bennett, Jackson Pressley

Colter goes heavy on Montana prep football, breaking down state championships from across the state. Hear interviews and reaction from:• Frenchtown — head coach Seth Mason and freshman quarterback Cody Forthofer after pulling off one of the greatest upsets in Montana high school history (7:04) • Manhattan — head coach Wes Kragt and Junior quarterback Tyson Pavlik as they capture their first state title since 2020 (19:34) • Glacier — head coach Grady Bennett and senior quarterback Jackson Pressley as they finally break through for a championship after back-to-back title game losses (30:28)To close the hour, Colter is joined in studio by Pete Hamill as they hand out his final Vertical Raise Player of the Week award. (44:18)

11-26
52:28

Nuanez Now November 24, 2025 - Hour 2 - Sam Herder

Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down the Brawl of the Wild, react to the newly released FCS playoff bracket, and take a wide-angle look at the FCS landscape as a whole. (2:04)Next, Colter shares his thoughts on the news surrounding Brent Vigen and his candidacy for the vacant head coaching position at Oregon State. (27:03)

11-25
40:23

Nuanez Now November 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brent Vigen, Bobby Hauck, Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler, Eli Gillman, Brooks Nuanez

In a jam-packed Montana Football Hour, Colter and Brooks Nuanez breaks down every angle of the latest Brawl of the Wild, a hard-fought showdown in Missoula that ended in a 31–28 Montana State victory. (8:42)Get expert analysis, key storylines, and exclusive postgame reaction from MSU head coach Brent Vigen, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, and standout players including Justin Lamson, Caden Dowler, Eli Gillman, and more.If you’re a fan of Big Sky football, rivalry drama, and in-depth insight, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

11-25
57:09

Nuanez Now November 21, 2025 - Hour 2 - Ryan Tootell, Samuel Akem, Seth Mason

Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of the 124th Brawl of the Wild, starting with former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell, who brings insight, analysis, and plenty of rivalry perspective. (2:08)Next, Colter welcomes former Griz standout Samuel Akem to break down this year’s matchup and reflect on what it’s like to play in one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. (14:14)Lastly, Colter shifts to the high school ranks as Frenchtown head coach Seth Mason joins the show to preview their upcoming state championship showdown against Billings Central. (33:05)

11-22
46:44

Nuanez Now November 21, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen, Mike Rider

Colter Nuanez is joined by Rajiem Seabrook as they continue their conversations about the 124th Brawl of the Wild, featuring interviews with Griz head coach Bobby Hauck and Cats head coach Brent Vigen. Together, they break down the key matchups and storylines that will shape Saturday’s showdown. (1:32)Next, Colter and Rajiem shift to the high school ranks, discussing state championship action from across Montana — including a Glacier team looking to rebound after back-to-back title game losses and a strong Billings West squad aiming to finish the job. (32:16)To wrap up the first hour, former Montana State player and coach Michael Rider joins Colter to talk about his alma mater, Billings West, and what has allowed the program to sustain its success. Then, Brent Vigen returns for a short conversation about small-town football and the impact those players have had on the Bobcats’ roster. (40:43)

11-22
51:06

Nuanez Now November 20, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Jordan Tripp

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a full slate of NFL talk — breaking down this weekend’s matchups and building out their weekly parlay. (2:07)Next, Colter welcomes former Griz legend, NFL veteran, and current Scripps Sports color commentator Jordan Tripp to share his perspective on this year’s matchup between Montana and Montana State. (28:45)

11-21
47:17

Nuanez Now November 20, 2025 - Hour 1 - Shaun Rainey, Geoff Safford

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by SWX Sports Director Shaun Rainey as they continue the conversation around the 124th Brawl of the Wild heading into Saturday’s showdown. (9:12)Next, Colter welcomes the voice of Montana Hockey, Geoff Safford, into the studio to break down Montana’s season so far and preview this weekend’s matchups in Billings against Lake Region State out of Devils Lake, North Dakota. (31:10) To close the hour, Colter shifts to the hardwood, recapping the early-season starts for the men’s and women’s basketball teams at both Montana and Montana State. (44:14)

11-21
53:21

Nuanez Now November 19, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brent Vigen, Geno Leonard

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen as they continue the conversation surrounding Saturday’s Brawl of the Wild. (1:35)Then, Colter sits down with Geno Leonard to talk about facing the Bobcats this weekend, what it will take to win at home, and how the Griz can keep their unbeaten streak alive. (34:37)

11-20
42:13

Nuanez Now November 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Keaton Gillogly

Colter continues his deep dive into rivalry week, previewing the Brawl of the Wild and examining the wider FCS landscape with FCS expert and Hero Sports contributor Sam Herder. (4:50)Then, the voice of the Bobcats, Keaton Gillogly, joins the show to add even more insight as the countdown to the Brawl of the Wild heats up. (29:26)Lastly, Colter takes time to discuss and honor the life and legacy of Lady Griz basketball great Skyla Sisco, who recently passed away at the age of 50 after a battle with cancer. (47:54)

11-20
53:56

Nuanez Now November 18, 2025 - Hour 2 - Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen, Dillon Botner

 Colter Nuanez continues his deep dive into the 124th Brawl of the Wild, featuring the undefeated No. 2 Montana Grizzlies (11–0) and the No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (9–2). He brings you exclusive interviews with both head coaches — Bobby Hauck of the Griz and Brent Vigen of the Cats — offering insight straight from the leaders of each programColter also checks in with Montana Star of the Week, Dylan Botner, for a quick conversation ahead of the rivalry showdown. (32:12)

11-19
39:05

Nuanez Now November 18, 2025 - Hour 1 - Grady Bennett, Pete Hamill, Brent Vigen, Rob Stanton

Colter kicks things off with his Treasure State Stars, highlighting standout athletic performances from across Montana. Then, Glacier head coach Grady Bennett joins the show to preview the Class AA State Championship — a game Glacier has reached but come up short in each of the past two seasons. (18:42)Next, Colter teams up with Pete Hamill for their weekly Vertical Raise Player of the Week, spotlighting one of the top individual performances in Montana high school football. (31:50)To close things out, Cats head coach Brent Vigen offers a brief take on Billings West(45:18) before Colter is joined by Billings West head coach Rob Stanton for a final breakdown of this weekend’s Class AA State Championship clash. (47:49)

11-19
01:00:51

Nuanez Now November 17, 2025 - Hour 2 - Marty Mornhinweg

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Griz legend and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg for an in-depth conversation ahead of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild. The two dive into Montana–Montana State storylines, key matchups, and what to watch for in this year’s rivalry showdown.Marty also brings his trademark insight to the latest NFL action, offering expert takes, quarterback analysis, and league-wide perspective.

11-18
44:25

Nuanez Now November 17, 2025 - Hour 1 - Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen, Caden Dowler, Justin Lamson, Micah Harper

On this week’s Montana Football Hour, Colter Nuanez breaks down both Montana and Montana State’s weekend performances as we gear up for the 123rd edition of the Brawl of the Wild in Missoula. Colter shares his three big takeaways for each team heading into the rivalry matchup we’ve all been waiting for.This episode features exclusive interviews with:Bobby Hauck, Grizzlies Head CoachBrent Vigen, Bobcats Head CoachCaden Dowler, Justin Lamson, and Micah Harper, standout players heading into rivalry weekWhether you're a Griz, a Cat, or just love Montana football, this episode gets you fully prepped for Saturday’s showdown.

11-18
52:24

Nuanez Now November 13, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, CWDKS

Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Brooks Nuanez for a full NFL rundown, breaking down every matchup on this weekend’s slate. The two go back and forth on the biggest storylines, guess the spreads, and wrap it all up by putting together their weekly parlay. (1:12)Next, Colter welcomes Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn’t Know Sports, for a fun and chaotic dive into the latest sports gossip—both local and national. They cover everything from Chloe Seelhoff’s unbelievable penalty-kick goal while wearing a sling to Matt Kalil’s recent six-figure offer from a rather unexpected website. (31:53)

11-14
47:51

Nuanez Now November 13, 2025 - Hour 1 - Bruce Barnum, Scot Gladstone, Amy Allison, Tom Severson

Colter Nuanez kicks off the show with a full FCS preview of this week’s games before diving into a lively and entertaining interview with longtime Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum. They break down the Vikings’ upcoming matchup this Saturday, mixing insight, strategy, and plenty of Barnum’s trademark humor. (10:54)Next, Colter is joined by Scot Gladstone the voice of the Glacier Range Riders and someone deeply familiar with both Montana and Washington’s women’s soccer programs. They preview Friday night’s matchup in Washington, offering context, key storylines, and what to watch for when Gladstone takes the mic for the call. (32:40)To close out the show, Colter welcomes Amy Allison and Tom Severson into the studio to promote the annual Can the Cats food drive ahead of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild next Saturday. They discuss the impact of the campaign, how the community can get involved, and why this tradition matters more than ever. (44:26)

11-14
52:30

Nuanez Now November 12, 2025 - Hour 2 - Carter Dahlke, Asher Knopik, Cormac Batt, Bruce Barnum

On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter goes all in on Montana prep football with a lineup of standout guests. He’s joined by Bozeman Gallatin’s Carter Dahkle (7:48), Glacier’s Asher Knopik (16:05), and Big Sky’s star receiver Cormac Batt (24:33) for a conversation about their seasons, team goals, and what it takes to shine on the Montana high school football stage. Then, Colter throws it back to 2019 with a hilarious interview featuring Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum. It’s a fun, classic conversation that sets the stage for this weekend’s matchup between Montana and Portland State. (35:07)

11-13
46:35

Nuanez Now November 12, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Takhari Carr

 Colter kicks things off with FCS expert Sam Herder to recap all the action from this past week and take a big-picture look at the current FCS landscape. They dig into how the majority of the resources and recruiting power remain concentrated within just a handful of top programs and what that means for parity, competition, and the future of the subdivision. (5:02) Next up, it’s time for the Montana State Minute. Colter sits down with junior cornerback Tahkari Carr to preview the Bobcats’ upcoming showdown against #9 UC Davis. They talk preparation, mindset, and what it’ll take for Montana State to come out on top in this key FCS matchup. (28:40) Next, Colter is joined by the man behind the glass, Hayden Smith, to talk Thursday Night Football. They dive into a recent take from Jon Gruden, who voiced his dislike for the midweek matchup and even said he hopes it comes to an end — sparking a broader discussion about player safety, scheduling, and the NFL’s primetime priorities. (39:51)

11-13
49:55

Nuanez Now November 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen

Colter breaks down the upcoming matchup between the Montana Grizzlies and the Portland State Vikings. Hear from head coach Bobby Hauck as he previews the Griz’s approach, key players to watch, and what it’ll take to stay hot heading into the postseason. (12:26)Next up, Colter turns his attention to the Montana State Bobcats as they prepare for a pivotal showdown with UC Davis. Head coach Brent Vigen joins the show to discuss the Cats’ mindset, game plan, and the keys to success against a tough Aggies squad. (28:33)

11-12
45:16

Nuanez Now November 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brett Bollweg, Pete Hamill, Prince Ford

Colter kicks things off with our weekly look at Montana high school football as teams get set for the semifinals across the state. He breaks down the biggest matchups, standout players, and what to watch this weekend — then catches up with Whitefish head coach Brett Bollweg to talk about the Bulldogs’ postseason run. (19:48)Next, Colter is joined by Pete Hamill to dive deeper into the prep football scene and hand out Pete’s weekly Vertical Raise Player of the Week – postseason edition. (29:27)Finally, Colter chats with Montana senior cornerback Prince Ford about the Grizzlies’ mindset heading into their upcoming game against Portland State. (43:21)

11-12
51:21

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