Big Sky Breakdown

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem discusses Montana's recent decision to opt into the house settlement and what it means for the university's future and its athletics. The change for them was a little last-minute, but in the end, due to the roosting adjustment, they were able to make it work for themselves. Sammy also makes his 2025 preseason award picks for the Big Sky Conference, some may surprise you, and some may be expected. An article was written last week discussing the potential financial distribution numbers Tennessee Chattanooga could have for its athletics in this first year of revenue sharing.  0:00 - Intro  2:23 - Montana Opts Into House Settlement  16:19 - My Big Sky Preseason Award Picks For 2025  24:56 - 319 DI Schools Opt Into House Settlement  30:28 - Projected Financial Distribution In Rev-Share at UTC  44:32 - Sac State Is Dominating In Recruiting  51:30 - Final Thoughts  52:55 - End

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem discuss some of the most pivotal games happening this year in the Big Sky Conference. With many question marks, it isn't easy to know who will shine above the rest this season, but we can look at some of the games and anticipate high drama based on previous seasons.  Sammy also delves into what Southern Utah and Utah Tech will bring to the Big Sky in 2026. Their entrance into the conference sparks a lot of discussion about the future. Sac State is still pushing forward with its FBS push, despite being denied by the Division I Council.  0:00 - Intro  2:01 - Pivotal Big Sky Games In 2025  25:03 - Utah Tech & Southern Utah Joining Big Sky Conference  31:52 - 12-Game Regular Season Schedule In FCS  33:17 - Tom Wistrcill To Be Vice President of CCA  36:21 - Sacramento State Still Pushing For FBS In 2026  50:45 - SDSU & UND Officially Opt In  56:03 - Final Thoughts  57:58 - End

Colter Nuanez is joined by Matt Brown of Extra Points newsletter to discuss the latest in Division I sports, including Sac State's continued FBS push and exit from the Big Sky Conference.

Clay Oven, a redshirt sophomore linebacker out of Billings who was just named the University of Montana football team's No. 37, addressed the media for the first time since receiving his new garment.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem discusses his 5 biggest questions for the Big Sky Conference heading into the 2025 football season. There has been a lot of movement throughout the conference. Will the same teams emerge, and if so, will they look the same?  Akem will also examine some of the top statistical leaders returning to the conference. One team seems to have retained some good talent. He will also be getting into Colter Nuanez's conversation with Tom Wistrcill on the Big Sky Breakdown (linked below).  0:00 - Intro  2:46 - My 5 Biggest Big Sky Questions Coming Into The 2025 Season  19:17 - The Top Stat Leaders Returning To The Big Sky In 2025  40:44 - Tom Wistrcill On New Changes In College Athletics  55:08 - Buyouts In New House Settlement  1:05:52 - USD Opting In, Sac State Seeking FBS Ind. Approval  1:07:51 - Final Thoughts  1:09:32 - End