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Get the latest news on Big Sky Conference football with our Hagadone Sports Network teams in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Hosted by Daily Inter Lake's sports reporter Luke Schmit. Explore more from the Daily Inter Lake’s podcast network! Keeping Score delivers a front row seat to northwest Montana sports.  News Now covers major stories making headlines in Montana, events to check out, and breaking news for the Flathead Valley and beyond. Deep Dive brings you in-depth stories from across our area. And Side Tracks shares the stories behind northwest Montana's local music, food, and arts culture.

  1. 2d ago

    Big Sky Football Week 8: Bobcats Rally Past Weber State, Utah Tech Breaks Through + Week 9 Preview

    Montana State survived a second-half scare, Idaho won another thriller and Utah Tech finally broke through, and the Big Sky Now panel is breaking it all down. Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Mike Maynard of the Columbia Basin Herald and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d’Alene Press to recap Week 8, preview the biggest Week 9 matchups and make their weekly picks. Jon Allen is out this week again, so Luke covers his picks. Montana State rallied from a 27-17 halftime deficit to beat Weber State 38-33, outscoring the Wildcats 21-6 in the second half. Idaho followed its win over Montana with a 31-28 walk-off field goal win over Southern Utah, Idaho State got back in the win column with a 38-8 win over Portland State behind quarterback Jordan Cook’s 334 passing yards, and UC Davis bounced back with a 33-6 win over Northern Colorado. Utah Tech also picked up its first Big Sky Conference victory, a 43-26 upset of Cal Poly fueled by six turnovers. The panel also looks at what the results mean for the Big Sky Conference standings and the FCS playoff picture. Then it’s on to Week 9. Can Montana get its defense right after the bye when it travels to Eastern Washington on Halloween night? Will Montana State put away Cal Poly early after its scare against Weber State? Can Idaho control a game from start to finish at Portland State? The panel also breaks down UC Davis at Weber State, Northern Arizona at Southern Utah and Idaho State at Utah Tech. Finally, the crew makes its picks for all six featured matchups and updates the season-long standings. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick ’Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it’s free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Montana State Rallies Past Weber State, 38-33 06:22 - Idaho Beats Southern Utah on a Late Field Goal, 31-28 10:32 - Idaho State Rolls Past Portland State, 38-8 14:08 - UC Davis Beats Northern Colorado, 33-6 15:15 - Utah Tech Gets Its First Big Sky Win, 43-26 18:30 - Montana at Eastern Washington 24:23 - Cal Poly at Montana State 26:52 - Idaho at Portland State 29:10 - UC Davis at Weber State 32:05 - Northern Arizona at Southern Utah 34:05 - Idaho State at Utah Tech 35:57 - Week 9 Pick ’Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins 37:23 - Jon Allen’s Picks 37:57 - Fritz Neighbor’s Picks 38:34 - Mike Maynard’s Picks 39:04 - Mark Nelke’s Picks 40:11 - Luke Schmit’s Picks 42:03 - Final Thoughts Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment! They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit https://www.mountainpasssafes.com to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 8: Bobcats Rally Past Weber State, Utah Tech Breaks Through + Week 9 Preview

  2. Oct 22

    Big Sky Football Week 7: Idaho Beats Montana, Bobcats Bounce Back + Week 8 Preview

    Idaho took the Little Brown Stein, Montana State bounced back and Weber State keeps winning, and the Big Sky Now panel is breaking it all down. Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Mike Maynard of the Columbia Basin Herald and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d’Alene Press to recap Week 7, preview the biggest Week 8 matchups and make their weekly picks. Jon Allen is out this week, so Luke covers his picks. Idaho beat Montana 42-35 in Missoula behind a huge day from quarterback Joshua Wood, and the Vandals have now defeated both Montana schools. Montana State answered its loss to Idaho with a 56-20 win over Eastern Washington, Weber State took down Idaho State 27-20 to improve to 4-1 in conference play, Northern Colorado topped Cal Poly 28-18, and Southern Utah beat UC Davis 38-17 behind Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week Floyd Chalk. The panel also looks at Northern Arizona’s 38-25 win over Portland State and what the results mean for the Big Sky Conference standings and the FCS playoff picture. Then it’s on to Week 8. Can Weber State hand defending national champion Montana State its first test of the season in Bozeman? Can Idaho keep its momentum against Southern Utah’s rushing attack in the Kibbie Dome? Will Idaho State stop its three-game slide against Portland State? The panel also breaks down Utah Tech at Cal Poly and Northern Colorado at UC Davis. Finally, the crew makes its picks for this week's matchups. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick ’Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it’s free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters:  00:00 - Intro  01:20 - Idaho Takes the Little Brown Stein, 42-35  06:44 - Montana State Bounces Back, 56-20 Over Eastern Washington  12:58 - Weber State Beats Idaho State, 27-20  17:21 - Northern Colorado Tops Cal Poly, 28-18  19:50 - Southern Utah Beats UC Davis, 38-17  22:57 - Northern Arizona Beats Portland State, 38-25  25:20 - Weber State at Montana State  27:20 - Southern Utah at Idaho  30:41 - Portland State at Idaho State  34:42 - Utah Tech at Cal Poly  35:40 - Northern Colorado at UC Davis  37:25 - Week 8 Pick ’Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins  38:50 - Mike’s Picks  39:49 - Fritz’s Picks  40:26 - Mark’s Picks  41:06 - Luke and Jon’s Picks  41:59 - Final Thoughts Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment! They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit https://www.mountainpasssafes.com to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 7: Idaho Beats Montana, Bobcats Bounce Back + Week 8 Preview

  3. Oct 14

    Big Sky Football Week 6 Upsets! Montana Falls, Idaho Stumbles + Week 7 Preview

    Big Sky Conference football delivered another wild week, and the Big Sky Now panel is breaking it all down. Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor and reporter Jon Allen, Mike Maynard of the Columbia Basin Herald, and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d'Alene Press to recap Week 6, preview the biggest Week 7 matchups and make their weekly picks. Northern Arizona stunned Montana in a 49-44 shootout behind a huge performance from quarterback Ty Pennington. Cal Poly edged Idaho State 25-24, Weber State handed Idaho a 38-27 loss after the Vandals' upset of Montana State, and Eastern Washington picked up its first conference win against Northern Colorado. The panel also looks at Portland State's victory over Utah Tech and what the results mean for the Big Sky Conference standings and FCS playoff picture. Then it's on to Week 7. Can Montana rebound against Idaho in the Little Brown Stein rivalry game? Will defending national champion Montana State get back on track against Eastern Washington? Is Weber State becoming a legitimate contender, and can Idaho State stop its two-game slide? The panel also breaks down Cal Poly at Northern Colorado, UC Davis at Southern Utah and Portland State at Northern Arizona. Finally, the crew makes its picks for all six featured matchups and updates the season-long standings. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Watch Luke's preseason interview with NAU's Ty Pennington: https://youtu.be/nzZvjP88e40 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – Northern Arizona Stuns Montana, 49-44 07:48 – Cal Poly Edges Idaho State, 25-24 11:03 – Eastern Washington Gets Its First Conference Win 16:40 – Weber State Takes Down Idaho, 38-27 22:03 – Portland State Beats Utah Tech 22:46 – Idaho at Montana: Can the Grizzlies Bounce Back? 29:17 – Montana State at Eastern Washington 34:42 – Idaho State at Weber State 36:08 – Cal Poly at Northern Colorado 38:02 – UC Davis at Southern Utah 39:28 – Portland State at Northern Arizona 41:13 – Week 7 Pick 'Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins 42:36 – Jon Allen's Picks 43:44 – Mark Nelke's Picks 44:15 – Fritz Neighbor's Picks 45:05 – Mike Maynard's Picks 45:41 – Luke Schmit's Picks 46:41 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 6 Upsets! Montana Falls, Idaho Stumbles + Week 7 Preview

  4. Oct 7

    Big Sky Football Week 5 Recap: Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State + Week 6 Preview: Griz at Flagstaff

    On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the panel break down a Week 5 slate that saw two unbeaten Big Sky teams fall, then preview a Week 6 headlined by Montana at Northern Arizona. Joining Luke are Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor and reporter Jon Allen, Mike Maynard of the Columbia Basin Herald, and Mark Nelke of the Coeur d'Alene Press. Week 5 brought a two-point conversion that ended Montana State's 19-game winning streak, a Homecoming win that kept Montana unbeaten in conference play, and a double-overtime thriller in Ogden. The panel digs into the final-second clock controversy in Moscow, Idaho State's first loss, and what is going wrong for Eastern Washington at 1-5. Week 6 puts the Griz on the road at 7,000 feet, sends a revived Idaho to Weber State, and has two middle-of-the-pack matchups that could shape the playoff picture. Every panelist makes their picks, and the standings are tight. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Idaho 35, Montana State 34 09:39 - Montana 36, Northern Colorado 14 14:17 - UC Davis 49, Eastern Washington 38 18:03 - Northern Arizona 38, Idaho State 31 21:37 - Southern Utah 46, Utah Tech 33 (Battle for the Ax) 22:25 - Weber State 42, Cal Poly 34 (2OT) 24:47 - Week 6 Preview: Montana at Northern Arizona 28:45 - Idaho at Weber State 31:05 - Northern Colorado at Eastern Washington 33:35 - Utah Tech at Portland State 35:42 - Cal Poly at Idaho State 40:13 - Week 6 Pick 'Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment!  They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit mountainpasssafes.com to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 5 Recap: Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State + Week 6 Preview: Griz at Flagstaff

  5. Oct 1

    Big Sky Football Week 4 Recap: Montana Explodes for 62, Idaho State Stays Unbeaten + Week 5 Preview

    Week 4 delivered a statement from the Montana Grizzlies and another nail-biter for Idaho State, and Week 5 brings a stacked Big Sky slate headlined by a Friday night trap game in Moscow. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result and preview the week coming up. Montana blew the doors off UC Davis 62-22 behind a career rushing day from Eli Gilman, who set the program's single-game rushing record. Idaho State survived a turnover-filled battle with Southern Utah to stay undefeated at 4-0, Cal Poly knocked off Eastern Washington 31-27 behind running back Jayden Green, and Montana State beat Northern Arizona 28-14 despite missing three of its top offensive players to injury. Portland State pulled off a wild shootout win over Weber State, and Northern Colorado rolled past Utah Tech 37-13 for its second straight win. Then the panel turns to a loaded Week 5: Idaho hosts Montana State on a short week with the Bobcats' top playmakers still banged up, Montana hosts Northern Colorado for a homecoming game that doubles as head coach Bobby Kennedy's return to his alma mater, and an undefeated Idaho State hosts Northern Arizona in what the panel calls a potential postseason resume game. The show wraps with the weekly picks segment, where Jon Allen looks to extend his lead atop the standings. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:10 Montana 62, UC Davis 22 Recap 5:59 Idaho State 28, Southern Utah 24 Recap 9:20 Cal Poly 31, Eastern Washington 27 Recap 13:50 Montana State 28, Northern Arizona 14 Recap 19:17 Portland State Outlasts Weber State in Wild Shootout 23:05 Northern Colorado 37, Utah Tech 13 Recap 25:08 Week 5 Preview: Idaho at Montana State 29:13 Week 5 Preview: Northern Colorado at Montana 32:11 Week 5 Preview: Northern Arizona at Idaho State 34:42 Week 5 Preview: Eastern Washington at UC Davis 37:32 Week 5 Preview: Southern Utah at Utah Tech 38:46 Week 5 Preview: Weber State at Cal Poly 39:57 Week 5 Pick 'Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment!  They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit mountainpasssafes.com to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 4 Recap: Montana Explodes for 62, Idaho State Stays Unbeaten + Week 5 Preview

  6. Sep 23

    Big Sky Football Week 3 Recap: Montana State's Comeback Win, Grizzlies Blown Out at Oregon State + Week 4 Conference Play Kicks Off

    Week three brought Big Sky Conference football back down to earth, and week four kicks off conference play for real. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result and preview the full week four slate. Montana State needed a second-half comeback to hold off Central Connecticut State 35-30, pushing the nation's longest active win streak to 18 games. It was a rough week on the road for the state's flagship programs: Montana fell 52-17 at Oregon State, and Portland State was run off the field 84-0 by Oregon. Idaho dropped to 0-4 in a heartbreaker against Abilene Christian, Eastern Washington lost big to Washington, Northern Colorado needed overtime to beat Northeastern State, Southern Utah fell to St. Thomas, and Cal Poly lost a shootout to San Diego. Then the crew turns to week four, the first full slate of Big Sky Conference games. Montana travels to UC Davis for a Friday night shootout, a ranked Northern Arizona team heads to Bozeman to face Montana State, Idaho State looks to keep its hot start alive at Southern Utah, and Cal Poly and Eastern Washington meet in a game both teams need.  Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:06 Montana State 35, Central Connecticut State 30 Recap 4:30 Oregon State 52, Montana 17 and Oregon 84, Portland State 0 Recap 10:12 Abilene Christian 41, Idaho 39: Vandals Fall to 0-4 12:58 Washington 48, Eastern Washington 16 Recap 15:02 Northern Colorado and Southern Utah Recaps 16:50 San Diego 38, Cal Poly 35 Recap 18:23 Rapid Scoreboard: UC Davis, Northern Arizona, Weber State 19:11 Week 4 Preview: Montana at UC Davis 23:05 Week 4 Preview: Northern Arizona at Montana State 25:33 Week 4 Preview: Idaho State at Southern Utah 28:08 Week 4 Preview: Cal Poly at Eastern Washington 30:12 Week 4 Preview: Portland State at Weber State and Utah Tech at Northern Colorado  31:31 Week 4 Pick 'Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment!  They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit https://mountainpasssafes.com/ to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 3 Recap: Montana State's Comeback Win, Grizzlies Blown Out at Oregon State + Week 4 Conference Play Kicks Off

  7. Sep 16

    Big Sky Football Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview: Montana State Stuns Nevada, Idaho Falls to 0-3

    Big Sky Conference football week two is in the books, and Montana State's win over Nevada might be the headline of the season so far. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result from week two and preview the full week three slate. Montana State knocked off Nevada 20-7 behind Justin Lampson, who leads all FCS quarterbacks in QBR, pushing the Bobcats' win streak to 17 games. Idaho fell to 0-3 after a 23-17 loss to Lamar. Montana beat Utah Tech 35-14 but lost two key defensive pieces in the process. Catch Jon’s full recap of the UM game, along with photos from the action! Eastern Washington dropped a 41-23 decision to South Dakota, Northern Arizona forced six turnovers in a 38-28 win over Incarnate Word, and Idaho State improved to 3-0 for the first time since 1995 with a 59-17 win over San Diego. The panel also runs through a full scoreboard of Big Sky results against FBS competition, including Wyoming over Northern Colorado, San Jose State over Cal Poly, and blowout losses for UC Davis, Weber State, Southern Utah, and Portland State. Then the crew looks ahead to the final week of non-conference play: Montana travels to Oregon State for its first road test of the season, Idaho hosts a must-win game against Abilene Christian before its bye week, Eastern Washington heads to Seattle to face Washington, and No. 20 Northern Arizona looks to build on its statement win against Utah Tech. The show wraps with the weekly picks segment, where Jon Allen's early-season hot streak continues. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em. Someone needs to beat Jon! No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:08 Montana State 20, Nevada 7 Recap 05:12 Lamar 23, Idaho 17: Vandals Fall to 0-3 08:40 Montana 35, Utah Tech 14 Recap 12:47 South Dakota 41, Eastern Washington 23 Recap 16:07 Northern Arizona 38, Incarnate Word 28 Recap 17:41 Idaho State 59, San Diego 17: Bengals Start 3-0 19:59 Northern Colorado & Cal Poly Recaps 21:17 More Week 2 Scores 21:41 Week 3 Preview: Montana at Oregon State 24:49 Week 3 Preview: Abilene Christian at Idaho 27:05 Week 3 Preview: Eastern Washington at Washington 28:50 Week 3 Preview: Northern Arizona at Utah Tech 30:23 Week 3 Quick Hits Around the Big Sky 32:36 Week 3 Pick 'Em Segment: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment!  They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit https://mountainpasssafes.com/ to learn more. #BigSkyFootball #FCSFootball #GoGriz #MontanaState #IdahoVandals #EasternWashington #NorthernArizona #IdahoStateBengals #OregonState #ColbyKellyGrigsby #CalPoly #WeberState #UCDavis #BigSkyConference #CollegeFootball #FCS #BigSkyNow Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Football Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview: Montana State Stuns Nevada, Idaho Falls to 0-3

  8. Sep 9

    Big Sky Week 1 Shockers and Week 2 Preview: Gilman's Record, MSU-Nevada Looms

    On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every Big Sky Conference football week 1 result and preview the full week 2 slate.  Idaho State stunned FBS opponent Utah State 29-17 for the program's first win over an FBS school since 2017. Southern Utah outlasted Weber State 47-42 in the Beehive Bowl shootout. Montana handled Drake 21-3 as running back Eli Gilman broke the program's all-time career rushing touchdown record, passing Chase Reynolds with his 53rd. Eastern Washington rallied behind quarterback Nate Bell to beat Northern Iowa 34-24. Utah routed Idaho 66-14, and Montana State rolled past Butler 51-24 behind a Jabez Woods kick return touchdown. The panel also runs through Cal Poly's narrow win over Central Washington, South Dakota over Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona's loss to Arizona, Portland State's loss to San Diego State, BYU's blowout of Utah Tech and UC Davis over San Diego. Then the crew previews Big Sky Conference football week 2, headlined by Montana State hosting Nevada in a game with extra storylines after former Bobcats coach Jeff Choate's comments about scheduling and Montana State's athletic director producing emails from the 2024 negotiations. Other week 2 previews include Utah Tech at Montana, Eastern Washington at South Dakota, San Diego at Idaho State, UC Davis at SMU, Lamar at Idaho and Southern Utah at Colorado State, plus quick hits on Weber State at Colorado, Northern Colorado at Wyoming, Cal Poly at San Jose State, Incarnate Word at Northern Arizona and North Dakota at Portland State. The episode wraps with the crew's weekly pick 'em standings and this week's predictions from every panelist. Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em. Someone needs to beat Jon! No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Idaho State Upsets Utah State 29-17  3:56 - Southern Utah Outlasts Weber State 47-42 (Beehive Bowl)  6:49 - Montana Handles Drake, Gilman Sets Rushing TD Record  9:52 - Eastern Washington Rallies Past Northern Iowa  13:46 - Utah Routs Idaho 66-14 16:16 - Montana State Rolls Past Butler 51-24  17:39 - Quick Hits: Cal Poly, South Dakota, Northern Arizona, Portland State, BYU, UC Davis  21:38 - Week 2 Preview 21:57 - Montana State vs Nevada Preview  24:33 - Utah Tech at Montana Preview  27:07 - Eastern Washington at South Dakota Preview  29:01 - San Diego at Idaho State Preview  30:04 - UC Davis at SMU Preview  31:01 - Lamar at Idaho Preview  32:32 - Southern Utah at Colorado State Preview  34:50 - Quick Hit Slate: Weber State-Colorado, N. Colorado-Wyoming, Cal Poly-San Jose State, Incarnate Word-Northern Arizona, North Dakota-Portland State 36:47 - Week 2 Pick 'Em: presented by Mountain Pass Safes & Coins Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment!  They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit https://mountainpasssafes.com/ to learn more. Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling. Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Would you rather watch this episode? Check out Daily Inter Lake's YouTube page! Please like and subscribe to keep up to date with all things Big Sky Conference.  Email us any questions you may have at podcast@dailyinterlake.com - you may be featured in our next discussion!

    Big Sky Week 1 Shockers and Week 2 Preview: Gilman's Record, MSU-Nevada Looms
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Get the latest news on Big Sky Conference football with our Hagadone Sports Network teams in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Hosted by Daily Inter Lake's sports reporter Luke Schmit. Explore more from the Daily Inter Lake’s podcast network! Keeping Score delivers a front row seat to northwest Montana sports.  News Now covers major stories making headlines in Montana, events to check out, and breaking news for the Flathead Valley and beyond. Deep Dive brings you in-depth stories from across our area. And Side Tracks shares the stories behind northwest Montana's local music, food, and arts culture.

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