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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.
ARTICLES BY BIG SKY NOW PODCAST
Big Sky Now: Bobcats crowned FCS National Champions and a recap of the Big Sky season
On this episode of Big Sky Now the panel breaks down an unforgettable overtime victory over Illinois State in Nashville — the Bobcats’ first national title in 41 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 20 HOURS AGO
Big Sky Now: How the Bobcats outlasted the Redbirds in an overtime thriller for the FCS National Championship
Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen to immediately break down Montana State’s FCS National Championship victory over Illinois State in Nashville on Monday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Big Sky Now: FCS championship coverage from Nashville
Montana State is one win away from an FCS national championship, and Big Sky Now is on the ground in Nashville.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Big Sky Now: FCS Championship preview Bobcats v. Redbirds
The FCS National Championship is finally here, and the Big Sky Now panel breaks down everything surrounding Montana State vs Illinois State in Nashville on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky Now: Former Bobcat Rylan Ortt breaks down MSU's championship run
On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run — including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Big Sky Now: Griz fall to Cats as Redbirds advance to the FCS Championship
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.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Big Sky Now: Quarterfinal recap and historic Super Brawl as Cats and Griz battle for a place in the finals
In a first-ever playoff meeting - Montana faces Montana State in Bozeman this weekend for the Super Brawl!
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky Now: FCS playoff shake up, Montana surges and NDSU falls
Big Sky Now shares a full breakdown of the second round of the FCS playoffs and a deep dive into the biggest headlines shaping the Big Sky Conference.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Big Sky Now: FCS Playoff preview
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down everything you need to know heading into Round 2 of the FCS Playoffs — starting with the most dramatic moments from Round 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Big Sky Now: Recapping the Brawl and full FCS playoff preview
It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky Now: Inside the Brawl of the Wild with interviews of former brawl players
Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit sits down with former Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell and former Montana State safety Rylan Ortt to talk about what it’s really like to compete in the Brawl of the Wild.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky Now: Vandals frustrated after officiating error, Cat-Griz preview
On this episode of Big Sky Now, we recap Montana’s strong finish to conference play, Montana State’s statement win at home, Idaho’s tough loss on the road, and key performances from Eastern Washington, Sacramento State, and Northern Arizona.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Big Sky Now: Playoffs near as Montana teams and Idaho State hold the line
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down Montana’s dominant win over Eastern Washington, Idaho’s gritty road performance at UC Davis, and Montana State’s bounce-back victory against Weber State.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Big Sky Now: Idaho's overtime thriller and Montana teams stay hot
The Big Sky Now crew breaks down Montana’s workmanlike win in Ogden, Idaho’s overtime thriller over Northern Arizona, and Idaho State’s statement upset over UC Davis.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
