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 Christian. Can the Grizzlies capitalize on their home-field advantage? Will NAU pull off an upset on the road? Plus, we discuss the impact of first-round byes for Montana State, Idaho, and UC Davis, and debate who benefits most. Don’t miss our expert predictions and analysis as the road to Frisco begins! 

Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.

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