Big Sky Now

Big Sky Now

Get the latest news on the Big Sky Conference with our Hagadone Sports Network team with hosts in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Episodes

September 23, 2025 45 mins

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...

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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 ...

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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. Nort...

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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 Mo...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The 2025 season is here, and Big Sky Now is breaking down everything you need to know about the Big Sky Conference. Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake leads the charge with sports editor Fritz Neighbor, reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press' sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald's Mike Maynard. We cover preseason storylines, key transfers, and players to watch, plus make our MVP picks, conference cha...

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The Big Sky Now team reunites to break down everything you need to know before the 2024 Big Sky Conference football season kicks off. From MSU’s offensive line dominance to Sacramento State’s transfer shakeup and controversial preseason snubs, this episode covers the key headlines, bold predictions, and sleeper teams to watch. 

Daily Inter Lake’s Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor, and Jon Allen break down the Big Sky preseason polls, MVP f...

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This week on Big Sky Now, Daily Inter Lake's Josh Amick, Jon Allen, and Fritz Neighbor break down where the top Big Sky Conference football stars landed in the NFL and CFL drafts — and what it means for their professional futures. From Sacramento State’s Jackson Slater and Idaho’s Marcus Harris getting drafted to MSU’s Tommy Mellott and North Dakota State’s Cam Miller heading to the Raiders, we dig into the names you know and ...

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The Big Sky Conference is buzzing — and this week’s episode has it all. Daily Inter Lake's Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen break down Montana’s spring game, from standout performers to incoming players who made an early impression, and what the Griz can build on heading into fall camp.

The spring transfer portal window is open, and we’re talking about which Big Sky teams might make key additions and where the biggest n...

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The spring football season is here, and Big Sky Now is diving deep into what it all means for your favorite programs! Daily Inter Lake's Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen return to talk Montana's spring game and what to expect from the Griz’s evolving offensive line and quarterback room. We break down the national buzz around spring games with a Deion Sanders-inspired debate: should these glorified practices turn i...

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The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference! Sacramento State makes a splash by hiring NBA legend Mike Bibby—but is it the right move? Plus, Northern Arizona women’s coach Lori Payne departs, sparking questions about player transfers. The transfer portal is buzzing, with key players from Montana, Northern Colorado, and Idaho State on the move. And after Big Sky teams’ tough NCAA Tournament runs, what’s next for Montana, M...

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March Madness is here, and Josh Amick and Jon Allen diving deep into the Big Sky Conference teams heading to the big dance! Montana takes on Wisconsin in a tough first-round battle, while Montana State’s defense looks to slow down powerhouse Ohio State. Can Northern Colorado make noise in the NIT? Will NAU take down Arizona in the WBIT? Plus, we break down the men’s and women’s brackets, highlight potential upsets, and reveal our F...

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 The Big Sky Tournament delivered nonstop drama, and hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake break it all down for you! Montana claimed the men’s championship in dominant fashion, while the Montana State women punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling buzzer-beater win over the Lady Griz. We analyze how both teams stack up heading into March Madness, what went wrong for Portland State and Idaho, an...

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The Big Sky Tournament is here, and teams are fighting for their shot at March Madness! This week on Big Sky Now, Daily Inter Lake reporters Josh Amick and Jon Allen analyze Montana and Northern Colorado’s regular-season title share, Portland State and Idaho State’s late-season surge, and Montana State women’s surprising loss to Sacramento State. Can the Bobcats bounce back, or did the Hornets expose a winning formula? Plus, we bre...

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This week on Big Sky Now, hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen from the Daily Inter Lake break down Montana’s thrilling 89-85 win over Montana State in the Brawl of the Wild and what it means for the conference standings. With the playoffs looming, we analyze the battle for the No. 1 seed, the intense fight for seeding in the middle of the pack, and which teams could be poised for a deep tournament run. Plus, we dive into the women’s sid...

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The Big Sky Conference is heating up as the race for the Big Sky Tournament and March Madness tightens. Hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen from the Daily Inter Lake break down the latest standings, key matchups, and bracketology implications with Selection Sunday on the horizon. With Montana State’s women’s team extending their winning streak to 15 games and the Lady Griz finding their stride under new leadership, the conference title ...

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We're back! Join co-hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen as they break down who’s exceeding expectations and who’s struggling to find their rhythm in Big Sky Conference basketball. Montana and Montana State were favored to dominate, but Northern Colorado and Portland State are making waves in the standings. Meanwhile, MSU and Weber State are underperforming—what’s going wrong? We dive into key players, standout performances, and shi...

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Join host Josh Amick and his panel of experts, Fritz, Jon, Mark, and Ian as they dive deep into the latest transfer portal chaos and its impact on the Big Sky Conference. We break down the major player and coach movements, analyze the biggest losses and gains, and speculate on what these changes mean for the upcoming season. From Montana State's heartbreak to Sacramento State's ambitious rebuild, we've got all the in...

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The FCS Championship game lived up to the hype, with Montana State and North Dakota State battling it out in a nail-biting 35-32 finish. The Bobcats fought back from a 21-3 halftime deficit, but key moments—like a pivotal fourth-down decision and Cam Miller’s electrifying runs—ultimately tipped the scales in NDSU’s favor. In this episode, the panel dissects the game-changing plays, controversial calls, and what this loss means for ...

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