Big Sky Now: FCS playoff shake up, Montana surges and NDSU falls
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Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | December 11, 2025 1:35 PM
This week on Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit brings together Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, and Mark Nelke for a full breakdown of the second round of the FCS playoffs and a deep dive into the biggest headlines shaping the Big Sky Conference.
The panel analyzes Montana’s statement win over South Dakota State, Montana State’s matchup with Yale and the sideline confrontation involving Julius Davis, UC Davis’ huge offensive showing behind Caden Pinnick, and North Dakota State’s stunning upset loss that blew the playoff field wide open.
The crew also previews every major quarterfinal matchup, including South Dakota vs Montana and UC Davis vs Illinois State.
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