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Big Sky Breakdown
Go deeper into the Big Sky Conference with Skyline Sports. Big Sky Breakdown brings together coach and player interviews, press conferences and recurring analysis from voices around Montana and the wider FCS. It is the place for a standalone Sam Herder conversation, an opposing coach’s view of the next game or a detailed look at the Grizzlies and Bobcats.
Big Sky and FCS · updated October 2026 · Colter Nuanez; contributors and guests varyChoose a familiar voice
The archive includes The FCS Herd with Sam Herder, analysis with former Montana State captain JP Flynn and interviews with coaches around the conference. Press conferences sit alongside the conversations, giving listeners direct access to the week’s answers.
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Bobby Kennedy, Dylan Paine and Tanner Williams after Montana’s bye week.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 26, 2026 · 20:47
Brent Vigen’s weekly press conference before Cal Poly.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 26, 2026 · 19:15
Weber State’s Eric Kjar and James Cowser ahead of the trip to Montana State.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 23, 2026 · 35:20
UC Davis coach Tim Plough on conference parity and the Northern Colorado game.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 22, 2026 · 19:05
Vandals Weekly after Idaho’s win in Missoula.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 21, 2026 · 55:48
JP Flynn on Montana State’s Eastern Washington win and the next matchup.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 21, 2026 · 33:01
Sam Herder reacts to the first FCS Playoff Selection Committee top 10.
Big Sky Breakdown · Oct 21, 2026 · 36:11
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FCS Herd with Sam Herder
The national FCS picture, brought home to Montana. Sam Herder joins the conversation with Colter Nuanez.
Explore the featureInside the FCS with Samuel Akem
Former Montana receiver Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to examine the FCS through a player’s eye and an analyst’s questions.
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Grizzlies, Bobcats and the games shaping the football season.
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