GFR is back!  This week we discuss the narrowing playoff picture, scout out Eastern Washington, and pick this weekend’s games.

After 150 episodes we still have more stuff to talk about! This week we recap the Weber game, and call out some ongoing concerns. Before that though the week of carnage in the FCS is addressed and the top seeds for the playoffs are a hot topic to discuss. We quickly preview EWU’s stats and then get to fan questions.
TOC:
0 – 30: FCS / James / Playoffs
30 – 1:10: Weber State wrap
1:10 – 1:20: EWU / Misc
1:20 – 2:26: Fan questions

Whoops! Wrong one went live first, here’s the correct GFR that covers the Grizzlies success so far, scouting Weber State, and an early look at the FCS playoff picture.

The Montana Grizzlies let their play do the talking as they took down Sacramento State in a highly talked about game. This episode revisits the win, Brint shares his observations from attending the game, and we recap the positives and concerns. Now 9 weeks in the season we move on to dedicate some time on the FCS playoff picture as well. Finally, lots of fan questions, we cover most all!
TOC:
0 – 1:15 recap of Sac game
1:15 – 1:40 around the FCS, playoffs, Weber State
1:40 – 2:48 fan questions

GFR is back to talk Friday night lights in Sacramento! Who gave these guys a radio show?

The Montana Grizzlies are off to their best start since 2009. However, the GFP has concerns. Coming off a choppy win against Sacred Heart we dissect and debate areas of concern and needed improvement. After a quicker chat around the game itself more outward comparison is considered as we look around the rest of the FCS. From there, it’s time to discuss the upcoming Sacramento State game. The comments made Saturday night from prior pod guest, Sac State president Dr. Luke Wood started a firestorm online. As always, we close out with fan questions that range from Halloween candy, dive bars, and defensive scheme.
TOC:
0 – 1:22 Sacred Heart recap & areas of needed improvement
1:22 – 1:41 Sac State / Luke Wood
1:41 – 2:32 Fan questions

GFR is back!  This week Mike, Kyle, and Brint wrap up thoughts on the homecoming weekend and events and how UM marketing hit a home run.  They discuss the Griz at the midway point of the season, and then scout out the Sacred Heart Pioneers.

For the first time since 2009 the Montana Grizzlies have opened the season 6-0. This homecoming came started slow, but the Griz found their stride and finished strong. This week we break down takeaways, concerns, and impressions around the conference as the FCS is starting to take shape.
TOC:
0 – 1:18 Homecoming recap
1:18 – 1:29 Sacred Heart and FCS chat
1:29 – 2:11 Fan Questions

Games at ISU are always low-stress and very calming for the Griz and none of the hosts of this podcast panicked about it at all. In all seriousness though after a shootout win there was plenty to dissect, both good and concerning. After some extensive talk about the game we give some early looks into Cal Poly and answer all of the fan questions.
TOC:
0-5:30 Intro with James
5:30 – 16:30 Revisiting Dr Luke Wood chat
16:30 – 21:00 Randomness with James
21:00 – 1:29 Idaho State game
1:29 – 1:47 Cal Poly / Homecoming
1:47 – 2:37 Fan questions

This week Dr. Luke Wood joined the GFP to talk to us about Sacramento State’s future and plans as they attempt to move from the FCS to the FBS.

The Evil Empire is alive and well, Montana put it to Idaho under the lights on Saturday night to retain The Little Brown Stein in convincing fashion. Joining the pod this week is guest host Colter Nuanez with Skyline Sports and ESPN Missoula and GFP auditor Jay. On this episode we discuss takeaways from the game and areas still needing improvement. We then start to look at the trajectory of this team and then finish with fan questions.
TOC:
0-17: Intro, auditor Jay, random stuff
17 – 1:25: Idaho game chat
1:25 – 2:03: Montana’s path ahead
2:03 – 2:58: Fan questions

GFR is back! We put a final bow on the Indiana State blowout win and look ahead to the Idaho Vandals

The Montana Grizzlies, fresh off of a blowout win against Indiana State, are now 3-0 and headed into a top-10 matchup against Idaho. On this week’s GFP we celebrate Tommy’s first Grizzly touchdown, Ah Yat’s best game, and the progression of the defense. We dedicate some time to previewing the Idaho game, and then close with fan questions.
TOC:
0 – 1:00 Indiana State recap and thoughts
1:00 – 1:17 GFP randomness
1:17 – 1:30 Around the Big Sky and Idaho info
1:30 – 2:56 Fan questions

The GFR is back, this time we were on a new location and clearly need some better work in our noise reduction.  We’ll get better, we promise.  This week’s show has final thoughts from the thrilling UND game.  From there we discuss what we’d like to see against Indiana State.

Famous last words by one of the GFP’s contributors. Who, as of this recording has still not lived up to his promise.   Stay tuned to the GFR this week to see if Brint comes through.  In the meanwhile, we’ve got a hoot wine / GFP beer fueled 3 hour episode for you. This episode covers all the highs and lows of Saturday’s thrilling come from behind win.  

Join us as we share some final thoughts from the opening night game, we talk about players that surprised us, and some concerns moving forward.  And now, we’re on to North Dakota, the FCS game of the week.  We go over who to look for, what to expect, and then we pick the game. 

The long stretch between Grizzly football games is over, the Griz are back! With 26,000+ on hand the Montana Grizzlies overcame a sloppy start to win their opener against Central Washington. This week the pod takes on observations, good and bad, from the game and looking forward. Some time is given to talk about events around the conference and discuss the Grizzlies next opponent, North Dakota.

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On this episode we take a look at what to expect from Central Washington in the Grizzlies home opener.  We cover some top level discussions on the Grizzly roster and on season expectations as well.

It’s time to kick off the 2025 Grizzly Football season! Joining the pod for his 5th season kickoff episode is Voice of the Grizzlies, Riley Corcoran. And for his 2nd time Ace Sauerwein with The Daily Drive is with us as well. There is plenty of discussion to be had over transfers, fall camp, and players to watch. We give predictions on the regular season. We additionally have a handful of guesses on the “over/under” of many outcomes and results from the team or certain players. In closing we review fan questions. Of note, there is no preview for the Central Washington game yet, that will come up mid-week in our partner episode, Griz Fan Radio.

The University of Montana officially opted-in to the House Settlement that allows the program to share revenue with the players.  Helping explain what that means and how the next few years will look, Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam sat down with us to talk it over.  In one of our shorter pods Kent shares the process, the reason for the decision, and how the current NIL collective will continue to operate.  We round out with questions on the bubble, scheduling and the ever changing Big Sky Conference.