Big Sky Week 5 Shocker: Montana Beats Idaho, Cal Poly Upsets Sac State & Week 6 Preview

This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit and the panel break down everything from Week 5 of Big Sky Conference football and look ahead to Week 6. We kick things off highlighting NFL players making their mark from Big Sky programs, including Cooper Kupp (Eastern Washington) and Rashid Shaheed (Weber State). Then we dive into Montana’s huge rivalry win over Idaho for the Little Brown Stein, Cal Poly’s shocking upset over Sacramento State, Montana State’s dominant showing, and other key conference results.

Looking ahead, the crew previews Week 6 matchups, including Montana at Idaho State, UC Davis at Cal Poly, Northern Arizona vs Montana State, and the Eastern Washington–Portland State clash. Predictions, analysis, and bold takes—here's everything you need to stay locked in on Big Sky football this season.

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