New voice in Griz radio booth: Chase Reynolds

MISSOULA — For the first time in nearly two decades Grizzly football will have a new radio analyst. 

Chase Reynolds — a Montana native, Grizzly Sports Hall of Famer, five-year NFL veteran and one of the most decorated players in UM history — brings his knowledge of the game to the airwaves this season.

Reynolds, currently UM’s record for career touchdowns, calls his first game Aug. 29 in the season opener against Southern Utah. He comes to the microphone at his alma mater after calling several high school games on television across western Montana in recent years.

“I am excited to join the Grizzly broadcast this year. I’ve always enjoyed being on the air when I came to visit and have called a few high school games, so this was a neat opportunity. I look forward to being a part of the football program again, learning from Riley (Corcoran) and talking about the game,” Reynolds said.

“My biggest goal is to explain things listeners might not understand, highlight things I might see, explain how I watch the game and share that perspective over the air.”

Reynolds was an eight-man football star in Drummond before becoming one of Montana’s greatest running backs. He played in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.

He still holds school records for career rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns. He ranks second in program history with 4,067 career rushing yards — marks that Eli Gillman could surpass this season with Reynolds on the call.

Reynolds replaces Greg Sundberg, who steps away after nearly 20 years on the air as an analyst and sideline reporter for both Grizzly football and men’s basketball. Sundberg, a deputy director of athletics at UM, will focus on athletic department operations. 

“I want to sincerely thank everyone who made this journey so special. A heartfelt thank you to Riley Corcoran, Don Perkins, Ace Sauerwein, Denny Bedard, Dan Ingram, Eric Taber and the entire Grizzly Sports Properties crew,” Sundberg said.

“While it’s difficult to step away, I know Grizzly fans are in great hands.”