The conversation continues as Colter Nuanez and former Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell dive further into the aftermath of Montana State’s emphatic win over Montana. With the rivalry rematch in the rearview, the focus shifts to what the Bobcats’ performance means as they prepare for the National Championship, and where the Grizzlies go from here.

This episode features insight and reaction from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, along with player perspectives from Michael Wortham and TJ Rausch. Colter and Ryan break down key takeaways, standout moments, and the broader impact this result has on both programs and the FCS landscape.

Colter Nuanez is joined by close friend and former Montana Radio Sportscaster of the Year Ryan Tootell to break down one of the biggest games in Montana football history. The highly anticipated rematch between Montana and Montana State lived up to the hype—and then some—as the Bobcats delivered a statement win, punching their ticket to the National Championship.

The duo dives deep into what went right for the Cats, what went wrong for the Grizzlies, and how this rivalry showdown reshaped the FCS landscape. Plus, hear exclusive reactions and insight from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, and Bobcat standout Taco Dowler.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Ty Gregorak, a coach with unique perspective on the rivalry who has been on both sidelines of the matchup.

Gregorak, who served as a defensive coordinator in 15 Brawl of the Wild games, shares his thoughts on the Super Brawl, breaking down the matchup from a coach’s point of view while also reflecting on the historical significance of one of the biggest games in Montana sports history. 

Colter Nuanez continues the Super Brawl conversation by breaking down the most important matchups and the players who have a chance to leave their mark on the Montana–Montana State rivalry. He also sits down with his brother, Brooks Nuanez, to further dive into the stakes and storylines surrounding the game. (0:42)

Next, Colter lays out three key reasons why the Grizzlies can come out on top in this historic showdown. (31:02)

To wrap up the hour, Colter interviews Montana State All-Conference defensive back Caden Dowler, who delivered a game-changing pick-six in the last meeting between the two teams. Dowler shares his thoughts on the significance of the Super Brawl and how he’s preparing for a second matchup against Montana in less than a month. (40:28)

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down round two of the Brawl of the Wild, revisiting the rivalry and what’s at stake in the latest chapter.

The conversation then shifts to the NFL, as Colter and Brooks guess the spreads for the upcoming slate of games before wrapping up the hour by building a parlay to close out the show.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by former Griz legend, NFL player, and current Scripps Sports color commentator for the Grizzlies, Jordan Tripp, for the weekly ESPN Roundtable.

The conversation continues with an in-depth breakdown of the “Super Brawl” between Montana and Montana State, marking the first-ever postseason meeting between the two rivals in a historic series that dates back to 1897. With a trip to the FCS National Championship on the line, Colter and Tripp dive into the key matchups, storylines, and what makes this game one of the biggest moments in Montana sports history. (1:00)

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down a massive weekend in the FCS playoffs.

The two dive into the chaos on one side of the bracket, where unranked Illinois State and No. 12 seed Villanova shocked the college football world, running the table to reach the semifinals with a chance to play for a national championship.

On the other side, history is set to be made as Montana and Montana State meet in the postseason for the first time in this storied rivalry. Dubbed the “Super Brawl,” it’s one of the most anticipated games in the history of Montana sports, with a spot in the FCS National Championship on the line. (3:38)

Later in the hour, Colter welcomes Montana State color commentator Keaton Gillogly to continue the conversation, diving deeper into the stakes, storylines, and matchup details surrounding the Super Brawl. (30:36)

To wrap up the first hour, Colter shares his own analysis on the other semifinal matchup between Illinois State and Villanova, breaking down what to watch as both teams fight for a spot in the national championship game. (47:39)

Colter Nuanez continues Brawl of the Wild coverage on Nuanez Now with sound from Monday’s press conference, featuring Bobby Hauck as he discusses how the Grizzlies are preparing for Montana State. (15:35)
 

Colter then sits down with Missoula native and Montana State running back Adam Jones to talk about facing the Griz for the second time in just a few weeks, the emotions of the rematch, the importance of home-field advantage, and what the rivalry truly means to him. (27:31)

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime friend and former Montana Broadcasters Association Sportscaster of the Year, Ryan Tootell, to break down round two of the Brawl of the Wild. The duo dives deep into key Griz vs. Cat matchups, the legacies on the line, and what’s really at stake when Montana and Montana State clash again on Saturday. 

In the 2nd hour of Monday's Nuanez Now Colter Nuanez was joined by his regular Monday guest in longtime NFL Head Coach Marty Morhinweg! The former Griz quarterback kicked things off sharing his thoughts on the upcoming contest on the gridiron featuring Montana and Montana State this weekend with a trip to Nashville on the line. The duo would then shifted their attention to the professional ranks talking through the biggest stories from Week 15 of the NFL Slate.