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Big Sky Now: Playoffs near as Montana teams and Idaho State hold the line

BIG SKY NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months AGO
by BIG SKY NOW PODCAST
Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | November 11, 2025 4:20 PM

It’s crunch time in the Big Sky Conference, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. 

On this week’s Big Sky Now podcast, the panel breaks down how Montana squeaked past Eastern Washington, how Montana State continues its dominance over Weber State, and Idaho’s tough home loss to UC Davis. 

We dig into the key takeaways from Week 11 and what’s at stake heading into the final weekend of the regular season. 

From FCS playoff projections to standout player performances and rivalry previews, this episode has everything you need to know before Cat-Griz week kicks off.


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