
Big Sky Now
Get the latest news on the Big Sky Conference with our Hagadone Sports Network team with hosts in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Episodes
76 episodes
Big Sky Basketball Shake-Up: Coaching Moves, Transfer Portal & NCAA Aftermath
The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference! Sacramento State makes a splash by hiring NBA legend Mike Bibby—but is it the right move? Plus, Northern Arizona women’s coach Lori Payne departs, sparking questions about player transfers....
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Big Sky Madness: NCAA Matchups, Upset Picks & Bracket Breakdown
March Madness is here, and Josh Amick and Jon Allen diving deep into the Big Sky Conference teams heading to the big dance! Montana takes on Wisconsin in a tough first-round battle, while Montana State’s defense looks to slow down powerhouse Oh...
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Big Sky Tournament Madness: Montana’s Big Win, Bobcats’ Heartbreaker & NCAA Bracket Talk
The Big Sky Tournament delivered nonstop drama, and hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake break it all down for you! Montana claimed the men’s championship in dominant fashion, while the Montana State women punched their ...
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Big Sky Tournament Preview: Top Contenders, Bracket Predictions & Sleeper Teams
The Big Sky Tournament is here, and teams are fighting for their shot at March Madness! This week on Big Sky Now, Daily Inter Lake reporters Josh Amick and Jon Allen analyze Montana and Northern Colorado’s regular-season title share, Portland S...
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Big Sky Basketball Playoff Race Heats Up: Brawl of the Wild, Top Seeds & Tournament Predictions
This week on Big Sky Now, hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen from the Daily Inter Lake break down Montana’s thrilling 89-85 win over Montana State in the Brawl of the Wild and what it means for the conferen...
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Big Sky Basketball HEATS UP: Montana State’s Streak, Playoff Races & Conference Chaos!
The Big Sky Conference is heating up as the race for the Big Sky Tournament and March Madness tightens. Hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen from the Daily Inter Lake break down the latest standings, key matchups, and bracketology implicatio...
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Diving into Big Sky Basketball Midseason: Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling & What’s Next?
We're back! Join co-hosts Josh Amick and Jon Allen as they break down who’s exceeding expectations and who’s struggling to find their rhythm in Big Sky Conference basketball. Montana and Montana State were favored to dominate, but Northern Colo...
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Transfer Portal Frenzy & Football Season Wrap-Up
Join host Josh Amick and his panel of experts, Fritz, Jon, Mark, and Ian as they dive deep into the latest transfer portal chaos and its impact on the Big Sky Conference. We break down the major player and coach movements, analyze the biggest l...
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FCS Championship Recap: Montana State Falls Short in Thriller Against NDSU
The FCS Championship game lived up to the hype, with Montana State and North Dakota State battling it out in a nail-biting 35-32 finish. The Bobcats fought back from a 21-3 halftime deficit, but key moments—like a pivotal fourth-down decision a...
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Montana State vs. North Dakota State: FCS Championship Showdown in Frisco!
The FCS Championship is here, and it’s a clash of titans! Montana State faces North Dakota State in a highly anticipated rematch with everything on the line. Will the Bobcats’ explosive offense and rock-solid defense bring home their first titl...
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Bobcats Dominate South Dakota & FCS Rivalries Heat Up: Breaking Down the Semifinals
In this special Christmas Eve edition, we dive into Montana State’s dominant 31-17 win over South Dakota, punching their ticket to the FCS Championship. We break down every pivotal moment from Tommy Mellott’s jaw-dropping runs to the Bobcats’ c...
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Montana State’s Path to the FCS Championship: Breaking Down the Bobcats vs. South Dakota Showdown
In this special edition, Daily Inter Lake's Fritz Neighbor and host Josh Amick dive deep into Montana State’s high-stakes semifinal matchup against South Dakota. The Bobcats are just one win away from the FCS Championship, but they’ll need to o...
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FCS Final Four Predictions: Can Montana State and South Dakota State Punch Their Tickets to Frisco?
The stage is set for the FCS semifinals! Montana State prepares to host South Dakota in a battle of elite rushing offenses, while South Dakota State seeks revenge against North Dakota State in the heated Dakota Marker rematch. The Big Sky Now p...
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Round 3 Playoffs Recap: Montana State Dominates, Idaho’s Coach Leaves, and UC Davis Falls
The FCS Playoffs are heating up! Montana State dismantles Idaho 52-19, but the bigger story is Coach Jason Eck leaving for New Mexico and 20 Vandals hitting the transfer portal. UC Davis’ season comes to a tough end after costly turnovers and a...
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FCS Round 3 Playoff Predictions: Montana State vs. Idaho Rematch & UC Davis Faces South Dakota Test!
In this episode of the Big Sky Now Podcast, host Josh Amick and the panel dive deep into the FCS quarterfinals! Can Idaho avenge their October loss to Montana State in a high-stakes rematch? Will UC Davis overcome South Dakota's tough defense o...
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Big Sky Playoff Recap: Montana’s Struggles, Idaho’s Redemption & Bobcats’ Dominance!
In this episode of the Big Sky Now Podcast, we break down a weekend packed with high-stakes action in the FCS playoffs! Montana Grizzlies fall short against South Dakota State—what went wrong? The Montana State Bobcats showcase their dominance,...
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Predictions and Key Matchups for Round 2 of FCS Playoffs
Join host Josh Amick and his panel as they dive into the second round of the FCS playoffs. Get expert analysis on the highly anticipated rematch between Montana and South Dakota State, insights into Montana State's clash with UT Martin, and pre...
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FCS Playoff Recap: Montana Advances, NAU Falls Short, and QB Debate Heats Up
This week on Big Sky Now, we break down Montana’s dominant win over Tennessee State, highlighted by Junior Bergen’s record-tying performance and standout special teams play. Meanwhile, Northern Arizona’s offense struggled as Abilene Christian s...
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Big Sky Playoff Round 1 Predictions: Montana Grizzlies, NAU, and the Path to FCS Glory
The FCS playoffs are here, and five Big Sky teams are ready to compete for the championship! In this special episode, we dive into key matchups, including the Montana Grizzlies hosting Tennessee State and Northern Arizona facing Abilene Christi...
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Week 13 Recap: Cat-Griz Blowout, FCS Playoff Picture, & Idaho's Underrated Season
The Cat-Griz rivalry ends in another blowout, but what’s behind the lopsided trend in recent years? This week, the Hagadone Sports Network team breaks down Montana State’s dominance, UC Davis’s playoff potential after a nail-biter against Sac S...
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Week 13 Predictions: Brawl of the Wild Showdown, Playoff Stakes & Big Sky Must-Win Games!
This week on Big Sky Now, we gear up for the Brawl of the Wild as Montana State aims to stay undefeated against their biggest rival, the Montana Grizzlies. Our panel dives into playoff implications, predicts key matchups like NAU vs. Eastern Wa...
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Week 12 Recap: Montana State Edges UC Davis, Griz QB Debate, & Big Sky Playoff Push
This week on Big Sky Now, we break down the epic Montana State vs. UC Davis showdown that came down to the wire, the Grizzlies’ quarterback drama after a lights-out performance (literally!), and a potential coaching shakeup at Sacramento State....
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Big Sky Showdowns: Predicting the Montana State vs. UC Davis Game and More!
The stakes are high this week in Big Sky football! In this episode, we break down the highly anticipated Montana State vs. UC Davis game, both teams riding impressive win streaks. Our panel gives predictions on whether the Bobcats or Aggies wil...
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Montana Grizzlies QB Dilemma & Big Sky Football Recap: Key Wins and Setbacks
This week on Big Sky Now, we break down the biggest stories in Big Sky Conference football. Join our panel as they discuss Montana's ongoing quarterback shuffle and its impact on their season, Idaho State’s surprising road victory, and Portland...
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Week 11 Predictions: Montana Griz vs. UC Davis Showdown, Upset Picks & Playoff Hopes
This week on the Big Sky Now Podcast, host Josh Amick and the crew dive into the biggest matchups of the season as playoff hopes hang in the balance! The panel breaks down the Montana Grizzlies’ critical game against UC Davis, where both defens...
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