Big Sky Now: Recapping the Brawl and full FCS playoff preview
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It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky Conference.
Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | November 26, 2025 2:05 PM
It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky.
On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Fritz Neighbor, Jon Allen, Mark Nelke, and Mike Maynard to break down Montana State’s Brawl of the Wild victory, playoff positioning, and the final regular-season outcomes across the conference.
The crew dives into Eastern Washington’s close to the season, Northern Colorado’s rare win streak snapper, Weber State’s upset over Northern Arizona, and Idaho State’s strong finish behind standout rusher Dason Brooks.
Then it’s all eyes on the postseason as the panel reacts to the full FCS Playoff bracket, including Montana State earning the No. 2 seed, Montana landing at No. 3, and UC Davis grabbing the final seed at No. 8.
From potential rematches to dark-horse paths, this is your complete Big Sky football recap heading into playoff week.
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Hauck named AFCA Regional Coach of the Year
Three assistant football coaches out at Idaho
MSU’s Dowler picks up 3rd straight Big Sky honor
Source: Vigen, Oregon State close to deal
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