In Spokane, Washington, the annual Big Sky Kickoff gathered coaches, reporters and fans to preview the upcoming college football season, with Montana State’s head coach Brent Vigen taking the stage to outline the Bobcats’ plans for defending their national championship.
Vigen emphasized the team’s commitment to continuity, highlighting returning starters, a rigorous non‑conference schedule and a culture built around resilience. “Our goal is to keep the standard we set last year,” he said, noting that the Bobcats will face a gauntlet of Power Five opponents to prove their mettle.
The conversation shifted to the broader Big Sky narrative, as Vigen acknowledged the league’s growing competitiveness and the importance of early‑season tests in shaping playoff aspirations.
The Making of a Sports Storyteller
Among the media voices covering the event is Colter Nuanez, co‑founder and senior writer for Skyline Sports, who brings a deep regional background to his reporting.
Nuanez’s journalistic journey began in print, with stints at the Missoulian and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, where his coverage earned him the Washington Newspaper Association Sportswriter of the Year award. He graduated from the University of Montana Journalism School in 2009, a foundation he credits for his storytelling approach.
In August 2014, he and his brother Brooks Nuanez launched Skyline Sports, a platform that has since become a staple for fans seeking in‑depth analysis of Montana and surrounding collegiate athletics.
Reflecting on the intersection of sport and narrative, Nuanez says the mission is to give voice to the athletes and coaches whose stories often stay behind the headlines, a perspective that resonates with both longtime followers and newcomers.