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On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter turn their attention to Montana's season opener against Southern Utah as the long-awaited debut of Bobby Kennedy as Grizzlies head coach finally arrives. The guys break down some of the biggest questions surrounding Montana heading into the matchup, while also hearing from Southern Utah head coach Delane Fitzgerald and defensive coordinator Shay McClure on the Thunderbirds' perspective entering the game.

Next, Ryan and Colter recap Thursday night's high school football action across Montana and preview tonight's slate of matchups as football season officially gets underway for all classifications around the Treasure State.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter break down Montana State's season opener against Utah Tech as college football is officially underway. They preview the matchup, discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Bobcats, and share what they're watching for as the defending FCS national champions begin their season.

Next, the guys recap the latest results from around the Frontier Conference as regular-season football kicked off Thursday night, discussing some of the notable performances and early storylines from the opening week.

As part of the Crowd Sound segment, Ryan and Colter play and react to some of the voicemails listeners have left throughout the week.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to talk all things over/under win totals for the AFC South & NFC South. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andre Patterson, an NFL defensive line coach for 24 years, to talk about each of the divisional favorites within each division.

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys sit down with Montana football head coach Bobby Kennedy to discuss the pressure that comes with taking over the No. 2-ranked team in the country, his expectations for Saturday night's season opener and what it means to coach his first game as the Grizzlies' head coach.

Next, the guys dive into the injury report, discussing notable injuries affecting athletes across both the FCS and NFL with the start of both seasons quickly approaching.

Lastly, Ryan and Colter preview some upcoming fights in the Fusion Fight League, including a matchup featuring Montana local and former Grizzly football player Colten Curry.

On the first hour of Tootell & Nuanez, the guys provide excerpts of an interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, who discusses starting quarterback Justin Lamson and fifth-year senior Zach Crews, a Missoula native, including their roles, expectations, and what they've brought to the Bobcats heading into the 2026 season.

Next, with high school football kicking off across Montana, Ryan and Colter break down some of the biggest Week 1 matchups around the Treasure State and highlight the games and storylines they're keeping an eye on.

To wrap up the first hour, Ryan and Colter turn their attention to one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Grizzlies heading into the season: a new-look offensive line featuring five new players. They discuss the challenges of building chemistry up front and what Montana needs from the group in 2026.

Colter Nuanez presents a special ESPN Roundtable with Ryan Tootell, the new co-host of ESPN MT's daily morning show Tootell & Nuanez. 

Colter also shares an interview with Griz tight end Reese Brooks and breaks down Griz soccer. 

Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to discuss FCS story lines with the season opener upcoming. Colter also shares an interview with Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson. 

On the second hour of Tootell & Nuanez, Colter Nuanez sits down with Ryan Tootell for this week's ESPN Roundtable. Ryan discusses what led him to a career in broadcasting, what he was up to after leaving Missoula, and what ultimately brought him back to Missoula and ESPN Missoula.

Next, Ryan and Colter sit down with Montana State star wide receiver and team captain Taco Dowler. Dowler discusses the start of the 2026 season, the expectations surrounding the Bobcats, and how the team has moved on from last season's national championship while staying focused on the season ahead.

 yan Tootell and Colter Nuanez kick off the first hour by breaking down the true contenders for the National Championship, and spoiler alert: it’s not a very long list. The boys then provide an interview with Montana Grizzlies tight end Reece Davis, who transferred to Montana from Cal Poly, discussing why he chose the Griz, his expectations for Saturday and what he brings to the Montana offense. Finally, Ryan and Colter dive into the world of fantasy football and debate the ultimate question: how many fantasy football leagues is too many, and what’s the perfect number to play?