Big Sky Now: Griz fall to Cats as Redbirds advance to the FCS Championship
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The Big Sky Now panel breaks down a pivotal weekend of Big Sky Conference playoff football, including Montana’s road loss to Montana State in Bozeman and Illinois State’s postseason win that sends the Redbirds deeper into the bracket.
Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | December 23, 2025 1:05 PM
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down a pivotal weekend of Big Sky Conference playoff football, including Montana’s road loss to Montana State in Bozeman and Illinois State’s postseason win that sends the Redbirds deeper into the bracket.
The crew reacts to what went wrong for the Griz against the Cats, how Montana State controlled the matchup at home, and what Illinois State’s advancement means for the conference on the national stage.
Host Luke Schmit and the panel also discuss the atmosphere in Bozeman, Fritz being boots on the ground at the Super Brawl, and how the remaining Big Sky teams stack up as the playoffs continue.
Big Sky Now podcast will keep rolling into the postseason. We will be at the Championship game in Nashville on Monday, Dec. 5, for the 5:30 MST game.
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