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Big Sky Breakdown
Hosted by Colter Nuanez · EN
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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AKEM'S ANALYSIS: STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE FOR EACH BIG SKY TEAM, NFL DRAFT REACTIONS, CONFERENCE REVENUE
Apr 2701:11:53Tap to summarizeIn this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about all the teams in the Big Sky Conference and which have the toughest and easiest strength of schedule heading into the 2026 season. The NFL Draft has come and gone, and now some of the top FCS players have their home. Who ended up where, and what are their chances of making an impact? Is the transfer portal changing the number of FCS players to get drafted? I go in depth on this also. All of this and more in this week's episode. Like and comment your thoughts below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro2:42 - SOS of All Big Sky Teams23:26 - NFL Draft Reactions37:10 - Tremaine Jackson Call Out Slogan Steelers40:48 - FCS Conference Revenue47:37 - UTRGV Football Helping To Boom Economy51:16 - Film Review: Montana DL Transfer Zaden Kamanakoa Wallace1:01:13 - Final Thoughts1:04:17 - EndJoin My Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/tNC2MqsX5dFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1
Transcribe →Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson on spring game + youth camps
Apr 2600:21:21Tap to summarizeMontana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson joins the Big Sky Breakdown to talk MSU spring ball, preview the spring game and promote his upcoming youth summer camps.
Transcribe →Montana State football - Vigen, Dowler, Lamson, Solano & Mady on 2026 spring game
Apr 2600:31:36Tap to summarizeMSU head coach Brent Vigen, No. 41 Caden Dowler, QB Justin Lamson, DE Dom Solano & freshman WR Parker Mady addressed the media following the session.
Transcribe →Nuanez bros on Montana State beginning national championship defense + Griz spring game impressions
Apr 2300:52:11Tap to summarizeColter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about the primary narrative for Montana State (1:57) entering 2026 as the Bobcats charge through spring ball. Plus, key positions to watch in this weekend's MSU spring game (16:15), and full reactions from the Griz spring game (24:41) a few weeks ago.
Transcribe →Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith on Bobcat spring game
Apr 2300:24:18Tap to summarizeMontana State offensive line coach Matt Smith joins Colter Nuanez to give his national championship game reactions, position versatility along the offensive front, Titan Fleishmann's huge aspirations for his senior year and things to watch in the Bobcat spring game on Saturday in Bozeman.
Transcribe →Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste on MSU spring game
Apr 2300:24:16Tap to summarizeMontana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste joins Colter Nuanez on the first half of this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 ESPN Radio to preview the MSU spring game on April 25.
Transcribe →Inside the FCS with Colter Nuanez & Samuel Akem - FCS QB ranking debate
Apr 2300:32:17Tap to summarizeSamuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT to break down the top returning QBs in the FCS, why they stayed at their respective schools, how we rank each AND the controversy behind those rankings.
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AKEM'S ANALYSIS: MY 2026 FCS QUARTERBACK RANKINGS, BIGGEST THREATS TO MONTANA STATE IN 2026, & MORE
Apr 2001:00:28Tap to summarizeIn this week's Akem's Analysis, I go through my 2026 QB rankings, and there may be some surprises. Montana State is the favorite to win the title in 2-26, but who are their biggest threats to upset them? UC Davis will be getting the Connors brothers back this season after their waiver was approved, and it could do a lot for them. Looking at their schedule, they may be able to win the Big Sky title in 2026. All of this and more in this week's episode.0:00 - Intro3:13 - My Ranking of The Top FCS QBs37:05 Connors Brothers Get Extra Year of Eligibility 43:53 - SWAC No Longer Playing Non-NCAA Opponents48:46 - Prairie View A&M Leveled Up Their NIL52:30 - Biggest Threats To MSU In 202658:02 - Final Thoughts100:27 - EndJoin My Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/tNC2MqsX5dFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1
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AKEM'S ANALYSIS: HASHIM JONES SPRING GAME INTERVIEW, 5 YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY, FAMU FOOTBALL SUSPENDED
Apr 1300:54:46Tap to summarizeIn this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the new eligibility rule the NCAA put forward, which would give college athletes 5 seasons of eligibility after graduation or their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. I also talked with Hashimm Jones after the spring game, and we got to hear what his thoughts are on his role for the upcoming season. FAMU football received a postseason suspension for the 2026 season due to academic inadequacy. Chicago State only has 39 players and is not doing spring practices. What does that mean for them as Fall approaches? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro2:33 - NCAA Eligibility Rules Changes11:00 - Hashim Jones Interview18:28 - Chicago State No Doing Spring Ball?27:28 - Drew Almquist The Highest-Ranked In-State Recruit In 10 Years30:28 - FAMU Football Suspended From Postseason39:35 - Pat McQuaide Seeking Eligibility Waiver45:20 - Final Thoughts46:49 - EndJoin My Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/94xbp6y3Follow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1
Transcribe →Teya Yeomans on Montana State rodeo final day
Apr 1300:02:05Tap to summarizeTeya Yeomans checks in with her final recap of the Montana State spring rodeo following another standout day for MSU cowgirls and cowboys.
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