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Big Sky Now
Hagadone Sports Team
101 episodes
8 hours ago
On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run - including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad. Ortt shares what it was like watching the rivalry game as a fan, how MSU responded after losing key leaders from last year, and why the program’s culture hasn’t wavered under Coach Brent Vigen. The con...
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On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run - including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad. Ortt shares what it was like watching the rivalry game as a fan, how MSU responded after losing key leaders from last year, and why the program’s culture hasn’t wavered under Coach Brent Vigen. The con...
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Episodes (20/101)
Big Sky Now
From Cat–Griz to the FCS Title Game: Rylan Ortt Breaks Down Montana State’s Championship Run
On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run - including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad. Ortt shares what it was like watching the rivalry game as a fan, how MSU responded after losing key leaders from last year, and why the program’s culture hasn’t wavered under Coach Brent Vigen. The con...
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10 hours ago
25 minutes

Big Sky Now
Cat–Griz Under the Playoff Lights: Montana Falls in Bozeman as Illinois State Advances
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down a pivotal weekend of Big Sky Conference playoff football, including Montana’s road loss to Montana State in Bozeman and Illinois State’s postseason win that sends the Redbirds deeper into the bracket. The crew reacts to what went wrong for the Griz against the Cats, how Montana State controlled the matchup at home, and what Illinois State’s advancement means for the conference on the national stage. Host Luke Schmit and the panel also discuss the atmosphere ...
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1 week ago
28 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Quarterfinal Recap + Historic Griz vs Montana State Semifinal Preview
This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the panel break down a massive quarterfinal weekend in the 2025 FCS Playoffs for Big Sky Conference teams. The Montana Grizzlies knocked off the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 50–29 behind big performances from their offense, while Montana State topped Stephen F. Austin 44–28. In a surprise upset, Illinois State knocked off UC Davis 42–31. In a first-ever playoff meeting - Montana faces Montana State in Bozeman this weekend for the Super Brawl! ...
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1 week ago
57 minutes

Big Sky Now
FCS Playoffs Shake Up: Montana Surges, NDSU Falls, Quarterfinals Set
This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit brings together Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, and Mark Nelke for a full breakdown of the second round of the FCS playoffs and a deep dive into the biggest headlines shaping the Big Sky Conference. The panel analyzes Montana’s statement win over South Dakota State, Montana State’s matchup with Yale and the sideline confrontation involving Julius Davis, UC Davis’ huge offensive showing behind Caden Pinnick, and North Dakota State’s stunning upset loss tha...
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3 weeks ago
39 minutes

Big Sky Now
FCS Playoff Preview: Montana, MSU & UC Davis Gear Up for Round Two
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down everything you need to know heading into Round 2 of the FCS Playoffs — starting with the most dramatic moments from Round 1. Yale’s stunning comeback, South Dakota State’s snow-storm domination, North Dakota’s statement win, and Rhode Island’s fast start all set the tone for a wild postseason. Luke Schmit, Fritz Neighbor, Mark Nelke, and Mike Maynard also revisit this year’s Big Sky Conference awards, including standout performances from Montana, Montana Sta...
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4 weeks ago
36 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Football: Week 13 Reactions & Full FCS Playoff Preview
It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, Mark Nelke, and Mike Maynard to break down Montana State’s Brawl of the Wild victory, playoff positioning, and the final regular-season outcomes across the conference. The crew dives into Eastern Washington’s close to the season, Northern Colorado’s rare win streak snapper, Weber State’s upset over Norther...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Big Sky Now
Inside the Brawl of the Wild: Former Griz & Cat Break Down Montana’s Biggest Rivalry
The Brawl of the Wild is more than Montana’s biggest football rivalry — it’s a lifelong experience that shapes every player who steps onto the field. This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit sits down with former Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell and former Montana State safety Rylan Ortt to talk about what it’s really like to compete in this historic matchup. From childhood friendships in Missoula to battling on opposite sidelines in front of two of the loudest home crowds in the FCS, Tirre...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Big Sky Now
Week 12 Recap, Upcoming Rivalry Week + Cat Griz Preview
Week 12 brought major momentum shifts across the Big Sky as teams fight for playoff position. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the Daily Inter Lake sports panel recap Montana’s strong finish to conference play, Montana State’s statement win at home, Idaho’s tough loss on the road, and key performances from Eastern Washington, Sacramento State, and Northern Arizona. Then the crew turns the focus to one of the biggest rivalry weeks in college football: a complete preview o...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Big Sky Now
Montana, Idaho, and Montana State Dominate as FCS Playoffs Near
It’s crunch time in the Big Sky Conference, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. On this week’s Big Sky Now podcast, the panel breaks down how Montana squeaked past Eastern Washington, how Montana State continues its dominance over Weber State, and Idaho’s tough home loss to UC Davis. We dig into the key takeaways from Week 11 and what’s at stake heading into the final weekend of the regular season. From FCS playoff projections to standout player performances and rivalry previe...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Big Sky Now
Griz Stay Hot, Bobcats Rise & Eastern Delivers | Big Sky Week 9 Recap & Week 10 Predictions
The Big Sky Conference race is tightening — and the Montana Grizzlies continue to roll. Host Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake is joined by the Big Sky Now panel to break down Week 9’s biggest matchups and preview the storylines shaping Week 10. From Montana’s dominant win over Sacramento State and Montana State’s ground game resurgence, to Eastern Washington’s midseason turnaround and UC Davis’ depth — the crew covers every team making waves in the FCS. Big thanks to M&C Tire for spons...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Big Sky Now
Montana Rolls On & Idaho Slides in Week 8 | Big Sky Rivalries Heat Up in Week 9
This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the BSN panel break down all the action from Week 8 and preview a full slate of games in Week 9 across the Big Sky Conference. From Montana’s gritty win over Sacred Heart and Eastern Washington’s statement upset over Idaho, to Sacramento State’s late-game heroics and Northern Colorado’s near miss — we’ve got analysis, reactions, and predictions on every matchup. Plus, a look ahead to key showdowns as Montana, Montana State, UC Davis, Idaho, and N...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Week 7 Shake-Up: Montana’s Comeback, Idaho’s Upset, and Who’s for Real in Week 8
Montana rallies in a dramatic homecoming comeback, Idaho suffers a shocking home loss, and Northern Colorado stuns the Big Sky with a historic upset. Host Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake and the Hagadone Sports Network crew breaks down Week 7’s biggest moments — from standout performances by Montana’s Eli Gillman and UC Davis’s Caden Pinnick to Sacramento State’s dominant ground game — and preview the key Week 8 matchups that could reshape the playoff race. Big thanks to M&C Tire for ...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Football Week 6 Recap + Week 7 Preview | Griz, Cats & Vandals on the Rise
Week 6 of Big Sky football didn’t disappoint — from Montana’s thrilling rally in Pocatello to Montana State’s dominant ground game and Idaho’s push for playoff positioning. Host Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake and the panel breaks down every highlight, stat, and standout player, plus NFL updates from former Big Sky stars like Cooper Kupp, Ty Okada, and Rashid Shaheed. Then, the crew previews Week 7 — including Montana vs. Cal Poly, Idaho State vs. Montana State, UC Davis vs. Northern Ari...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Week 5 Shocker: Montana Beats Idaho, Cal Poly Upsets Sac State & Week 6 Preview
This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the panel break down everything from Week 5 of Big Sky Conference football and look ahead to Week 6. We kick things off highlighting NFL players making their mark from Big Sky programs, including Cooper Kupp (Eastern Washington) and Rashid Shaheed (Weber State). Then we dive into Montana’s huge rivalry win over Idaho for the Little Brown Stein, Cal Poly’s shocking upset over Sacramento State, Montana State’s dominant showing, and other key confer...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Football Week 4 Recap + Montana vs Idaho Rivalry Preview
Week 4 brought drama across the Big Sky Conference — Montana rolled past Indiana State, Montana State stalled in the second half, and Idaho let a huge one slip away against San Jose State. Our panel breaks it all down, from Idaho State’s 90-point explosion to Eastern Washington’s first win of the season. We spotlight Big Sky standouts making noise in the NFL, including Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, Ty Okada, and Alex Singleton. Plus, we preview the start of conference play, highlighted by the ...
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3 months ago
45 minutes

Big Sky Now
Montana’s Thriller, Idaho’s Upset Bid & Big Sky Week 4 Predictions
Week three in the Big Sky Conference delivered drama, comebacks, and statement wins. The Montana Grizzlies edged North Dakota in a thriller, Montana State secured its first victory of the season, and Idaho powered past Utah Tech with a ground-heavy attack. We also break down Eastern Washington’s fight against Northern Iowa, preview key non-conference finales, and make our bold picks for week four—including Idaho’s shot at San Jose State. From Griz and Bobcats to Vandals, Eagles, and Wildcats,...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Football Recap & Week 3 Predictions | Griz, Cats, Vandals, Eagles
The Big Sky Now team breaks down an action-packed Week 2 of Big Sky Conference football, including Montana State’s overtime battle with South Dakota State, Northern Colorado’s controversial near-upset of Colorado State, and Montana’s gritty home opener. We also highlight Big Sky standouts making an impact in the NFL—like Cooper Kupp, Alex Singleton, and Rashid Shaheed—before previewing a huge Week 3 slate featuring Montana vs. North Dakota in a Top-25 FCS clash, Idaho vs. Utah Tech, Eastern W...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Football Week 2 Preview: Practice Squads, Upsets & Gold Rush Showdown
The 2025 Big Sky football season is rolling, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know from Week 1 and looking ahead to Week 2. We start with Big Sky alumni making NFL practice squads—including Patrick O’Connell, Junior Bergen, and more—before diving into Montana State’s tough opener at Oregon, Sacramento State’s struggles, and Idaho’s near-upset of Washington State. Then we preview Week 2’s biggest matchups, including Montana’s season opener, Eastern Washington at Boise State, and ...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

Big Sky Now
Big Sky Kickoff: Week 0 Takeaways & Week 1 Predictions
Big Sky Now breaks down an action-packed Week 0 in Big Sky Conference football and looks ahead to an exciting Week 1 slate. The crew dives into Idaho State’s shootout with UNLV, Portland State’s rough 42-0 loss to Tarleton State, and UC Davis’ no-contest against Mercer after lightning struck. Our panel - Luke Schmit, Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, Mark Nelke, and Mike Maynard - share their takeaways, biggest storylines, and what these early results mean for the season ahead. Plus, we relive some ...
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4 months ago
41 minutes

Big Sky Now
Building the Bears: Northern Colorado’s Offensive Strategy with Justin Walterscheid & Peter Costelli
The Northern Colorado Bears are gearing up for the 2025 Big Sky football season, and offensive coordinator Justin Walterscheid and quarterback Peter Costelli are ready to lead the charge. In reporter Luke Schmit's exclusive Big Sky Now interview, Walterscheid reflects on 17 seasons of coaching experience, lessons from Southern Utah’s championship runs, and how he’s shaping UNC’s offensive identity. Costelli shares his mindset heading into year two, the pressure and poise that come with being ...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

Big Sky Now
On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run - including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad. Ortt shares what it was like watching the rivalry game as a fan, how MSU responded after losing key leaders from last year, and why the program’s culture hasn’t wavered under Coach Brent Vigen. The con...