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Colter Nuanez is joined by Sam Herder of Sam Herder Sports for a game of "contender or pretender" for a variety of teams currently ranked in the top 15 of the FCS national polls. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome SWX Sports Director Shaun Rainey into the studio to discuss the Grizzlies’ season up to this point, including their thoughts on the team’s performance and first-year head coach Bobby Kennedy. They also look ahead to the biggest test of the season so far as Montana travels to take on No. 10 UC Davis this weekend.

Next, the boys provide an interview with this week’s Griz Star of the Week, Chris Johnson II, following his strong start to the season. Johnson discusses his individual performance and what he expects from the Grizzlies heading into this weekend’s matchup.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter discuss the reasons behind Montana’s offensive struggles so far as the Grizzlies prepare for a huge matchup against UC Davis this Saturday.

Next, Ryan and Colter welcome former co-host Tucker Sargent to discuss the UM Open, a free golf tournament at the University of Montana happening this Saturday, along with other fun activities accompanying the event.

Lastly, Ryan and Colter welcome SWX Sports Director Shaun Rainey to discuss the Chargers’ slow start and debate whether it’s acceptable for fans to switch their allegiance to another professional team after years of underwhelming results.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Samuel Akem to talk about Week 3 impressions from around the FCS and begin a conversations to give letter grades for each position group for the University of Montana after a month of the 2026 season. 

Colter also shares an interview with Montana State senior captain offensive lineman Titan Fleishmann. 

Colter Nuanez gives his best of the weekend and the latest Treasure State Stars when it comes to high school football. He's joined by Peter Hamill for the latest Vertical Raise Class AA Player of the Week. And Missoula Sentinel senior Kaden Thennis swings by to talk about his four-touchdown day against Missoula Hellgate in Sentinel's 38-21 victory. 

Also, Colter shares an interview with Montana volleyball outside hitter Delaney Russell leading up to Tuesday's rivalry match against Montana State. 

On hour two of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome former Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year and current Griz volleyball junior Delaney Russell onto the show to preview tonight’s matchup against the Bobcats. With the first conference games of the season and the Main Line Trophy up for grabs, they discuss what’s at stake in the rivalry matchup.

Next, Ryan and Colter take their first looks at Montana and Montana State as both teams prepare for big Big Sky Conference showdowns. Montana takes on UC Davis, while Montana State faces Northern Colorado. Hear from Bobby Kennedy and Brent Vigen as the guys break down these pivotal upcoming matchups.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter recap last night’s game between the Rams and Giants, which saw Giants starting quarterback Jaxon Dart leave the game early and not return as Los Angeles cruised to the win. They also take a look around the NFL, discussing the worst 2-0 teams and the best 0-2 teams after the first two weeks of the season.

Next, Colter discusses his trip to Corvallis, Oregon, to watch Montana take on Oregon State, breaking down both the good and bad of the overall experience.

Lastly, Ryan and Colter are joined over the Blackfoot Phone Line by Sentinel star Kaden Thennis. Kaden talks about his big performance over the weekend against Hellgate, as well as winning state championships in both basketball and baseball.

Marty Mornhinweg, who coached quarterbacks and coordinated offenses in the NFL for more than 25 years, joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the big winners & losers in Week 2 of the NFL season.

Colter Nuanez gives his reactions to Montana's 52-17 loss at Oregon State and Montana State's 18th straight win, a 35-30 squeaker past Central Connecticut State. 

Hear from UM's Bobby Kennedy & Brooks Davis as well as Montana State's Brent Vigen, Adam Jones & Zac Crews.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter recap all the action from Sunday as Week 2 of the NFL season got underway, breaking down some big wins, surprising losses, and the biggest storylines from around the league.

Next, the boys dive into a Prep Extra, breaking down the results from high school football games across the state.