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Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to announce a launching of an ESPN morning show and to take listener questions! 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell in studio to talk about key story lines for Montana and Montana State football, the dynamic of the motivation for last year's high school runner-ups in football and a remembrance of legendary Montana athletic trainer Naseby Rhinehart. 

Hour 2 featured the weekly ESPN Roundtable, with interviews from Montana State defensive coordinator Bobby Daly, Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy, Griz defensive coordinator Eric Sanders and senior linebacker Clay Oven. The conversations focused on fall camp, defensive expectations and the outlook for the upcoming 2026 season.

Colter also discussed the unfortunate injury setbacks that continue to slow former Montana State standout Troy Andersen's NFL career before taking a look at the players with Montana roots currently competing across the NFL.

The Wednesday edition of Nuanez Now kicked off with another installment of Inside the FCS featuring Skyline Sports' Samuel Akem. Colter Nuanez and Akem broke down the first FCS Top 25 poll of the 2026 season, discussing whether the preseason rankings accurately reflect the national landscape. The two also identified several dark horse contenders capable of making a run this fall, highlighting teams flying under the radar that have the talent and experience to surprise the subdivision.

Colter then shifted the conversation closer to home by examining the unique motivation facing Montana's high school football runner-up programs from a year ago. 

To close the hour, Colter turned to Major League Baseball and one of the sport's biggest individual storylines. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has positioned himself squarely in the American League Triple Crown race, leading the chase in batting average while also competing for the home run and RBI crowns.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of Montana's fall camp, sharing interviews with several Grizzly players and coaches. The hour features conversations with head coach Bobby Kennedy, offensive coordinator Brent Pease, quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat, and other key members of the program as they discuss the opening days of camp, early impressions, expectations for the 2026 season, and the transition to Montana's new coaching staff.

Next, Colter sits down with Montana State offensive lineman Braden Zimmer to discuss the start of fall camp, what it's like entering the season as the defending FCS national champions, and how the Bobcats are embracing the pressure of having a target on their backs in 2026.

 Lastly, Colter wraps up the hour with a quick look around Major League Baseball, discussing reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal's trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and what the blockbuster move means for the Dodgers, the Tigers, and the rest of the league following the trade deadline. 

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his breakdown of Montana and Montana State fall camps as both programs settle into their first few days of practice. He discusses the biggest storylines emerging from each camp, early standouts, position battles, and what to watch as the Grizzlies and Bobcats continue preparations for the 2026 season.

Next, Colter runs through this week's Treasure State Stars, highlighting some of the most impressive athletic performances from across Montana and recognizing standout athletes who made headlines over the past week.

Lastly, Colter wraps up the hour with another edition of Today in Sports History, looking back at memorable moments from the past and explaining how they continue to shape the sports world today.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez takes a look at several of the NFL's perennial bottom-dwellers, discussing which franchise is best positioned to turn the corner and why as the 2026 season approaches.

Next, Colter sits down with Missoula Mavericks manager Brent Hathaway to discuss the program's recent Legion AA State Championship, the Mavericks' historic third straight state title, and what it means to lead the program to the first Legion AA three-peat in Montana since 2003.

 In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes football-heavy, taking an in-depth look at both Montana and Montana State as each program opens fall camp. He breaks down where the Grizzlies and Bobcats stand entering the 2026 season, discusses the biggest position battles and storylines to watch, and shares his expectations for both teams as preparations for the season officially get underway

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for another fun sports conversation through Carolyn's unique perspective. The two discuss the SportsCenter Swimsuit Edition, react to the viral Tony Romo DUI video, debate LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers while reportedly not living in Philadelphia full time, and dive into several other entertaining stories from around the sports world.

Next, Colter flips through a 1968 magazine from the historic Red's Bar in downtown Missoula, highlighting the "Big 32" high school basketball tournament, an annual event that brought together many of Montana's top players from 1963 through 1969.

Lastly, Colter reports on Frenchtown standout Hank Smith's commitment to the Montana Grizzlies, discussing what the Broncos product brings to the program and what his addition means for Montana's future recruiting class.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez broadcasts live from Cash 1 Pawn and continues his NFL season preview by breaking down his expectations for the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Indianapolis Colts, discussing each team's outlook heading into the 2026 season.

Next, Colter shares an interview from last weekend's Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane with Montana running back Eli Gillman, who discusses his upcoming senior season, the transition to new head coach Bobby Kennedy, and his expectations for the Grizzlies this fall.

Lastly, with Montana officially opening fall camp, Colter takes a closer look at some of the changes Bobby Kennedy is implementing, including adjustments to practice structure, the program's new philosophy, and what Griz fans can expect under the first-year head coach.