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In this week's Akem's Analysis, the main topic is the discussion of how important Justin Lamson was to the success of the Montana State offense in the 2025 season. That, along with some other really good topics. Like and comment your thoughts down below! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!  0:00 - Intro2:12 - Is Justin Lamson A Game Manager? 20:23 - FCS Teams With Momentum Into 202633:26 - FCS Players At The 2026 NFL Combine39:42 - Changes Coming To The CFB Targeting Rules? 46:38 - Top FCS Games of 202554:56 - Final Thoughts56:25 - End Follow My Socials:  Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk national championship game reactions, NCAA transfer portal strategies and the near future for Montana and Montana State.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about the best team in each FCS conference ahead of the 2026 season. I also talk about high school recruitment vs. the transfer portal as it pertains to college recruiting. I looked at the numbers for the last 11 FCS national champions and discussed where real contenders sit in those numbers. All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis. Stay tuned for the entire episode. 0:00 - Intro3:26 - High School Recruitment vs Transfer Portal15:33 - My Top Returning FCS Team In Each Conference25:29 - What Numbers Do Real Contenders Have?40:04 - NCAA Approves Commercial Jersey Patches43:35 - 2025 Transfer Portal Success Stories 54:50 - Final Thoughts55:29 - End

Andrew Schmidt joins Colter Nuanez to talk Griz football, the transfer portal extravaganza and the University of Montana in search of a new president - how will it impact athletics?

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I look at the best teams heading into the 2026 season. I also grade Montana's 2026 transfer portal class so far. The transfer portal is now closed, and where have players ended up? All of that and more in this week's episode. 0:00 - Intro3:21 - Way Too Early Contenders For 20269:27 - Grading Montana's 2026 Transfer Portal Class19:24 - Where Are Big Sky Players Going In The Transfer Portal?27:26 - What Are The Transfer Portal Numbers After Closing?35:05 - Top FCS Players Returning For 202642:51 - CFB Heading Towards 5 Years of Eligibility46:52 - Sac State's '26 Schedule Coming Together51:02 - Hot Coaching Candidates Heading Into 202655:04 - Final Thoughts56:43 - End

Montana State head coach Matt Logie, junior guard Jeremiah Davis and senior guard Davian Brown addressed the media following MSU's first win over Montana in Bozeman in Logie's three seasons at the helm. 

Montana head coach Travis DeCuire addressed the media following his team's 76-67 loss to Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon. 

Montana first-year head coach Nate Harris addressed the media following his team's 82-44 loss to Montana State in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon.

Montana State sophomore Taylee Chirrick, freshman Jamison Phillip and head coach Tricia Binford address the media following MSU's 82-44 win over the Lady Griz of Montana.

Montana State senior Jed Miller talks about his breakout final season and his last home rivalry against the Montana Grizzlies.

Montana State women's basketball play by play radio man Daniel Salle joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to preview Saturday's rivalry game for MSU against Montana. 

Montana head coach Travis DeCuire addressed the media ahead of the rivalry game. He is 16-5 against the Bobcats in his career at his alma mater.

Montana is the defending Big Sky Conference champions in men's basketball. The Griz are off to a 3-1 start in league. UM had a lull in the non-conference before starting league play with three straight wins. Saturday, the Griz play in Bozeman against Montana State. Montana guard Brooklyn Hicks and forward Connor Dick addressed media ahead of the rivalry game. UM head coach Travis DeCuire is 16-5 against the rival in his 12 seasons.

Former Montana State player & coach Michael Rider joins Colter Nuanez to discuss the generations of effort that went into MSU winning its first national championship in 41 years.

Former Montana State player JP Flynn joins Colter Nuanez to break down his experience of watching his alma mater win their first national title in 41 years.