Former MW and Pac-12 coach Dennis Erickson named to Big Sky Hall of Fame
The Big Sky Conference announced its 2026 HOF class, headlined by Dennis Erickson who launched a legendary head-coaching career at Idaho.
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Oregon’s Dan Lanning among nation’s top 10 highest-paid CFB coaches in 2026
Several prominent jobs opened in 2025, raising the bar for how much it takes to land among the top 10 of the highest-paid coaches.
Read MoreRanking the offseason for every P4 college football team by conference
Here are ESPN’s conference-by-conference rankings and team breakdowns, as well as our national list of the 10 best offseasons.
Read MoreFormer Cal Bear Alex Pribble coaches Idaho to first NCAA bid since 1990
Ben Braun was the TV analyst courtside in Boise on Wednesday when Idaho beat Montana in the championship game of the Big Sky Conference.
Read MoreReport: Texas, ASU cancel future home-and-home matchup, will not reschedule
Texas has canceled its home-and-home series against Arizona State, which was scheduled to take place in the 2032 and 2033 seasons.
Read MoreIdaho, Boise State to renew historic rivalry, schedule game in 2031
Governor Brad Little announced that Idaho Vandls and Boise State will renew their football rivalry in a game on Sept. 6, 2031, in Boise.
Read MoreMontana LB Solomon Tuliaupupu granted 9th year of eligibility by NCAA
Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Read MoreBobby Hauck retires as Montana HC, WR coach Bobby Kennedy to replace him
Bobby Hauck, a Montana native, University of Montana alum, the winningest football coach in Big Sky Conference history, announced his retirement.
Read MoreMontana State tops Illinois State in wild FCS national title game
Montana State won its first national championship since 1984, beating Illinois State in the Football Championship Subdivision title game.
Read MoreMontana-Montana State’s FCS semifinal get-in ticket prices surpass CFP games
The high stakes and relatively smaller seating capacity have made this game the most expensive entry-level ticket in CFB this weekend.
Read MoreWill former 4-star QB Jaden Rashada finally make his mark at Sac State?
Sacramento State and head coach Brennan Marion named Jaden Rashada the team’s starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 season
Read MoreMontana State names former Stanford QB Justin Lamson as starter vs Oregon
The Montana State Bobcats have named a Justin Lamson starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup against the Oregon Ducks.
Read MoreBig Sky CFB coaches put emphasis on player development in modern landscape
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Read MoreFormer Fresno St QB Joshua Wood named starter for Idaho Vandals
Former Fresno State quarterback Joshua Wood was named starting QB for the Idaho Vandals football team on Sunday.
Read MoreSix teams from West in 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25
defending national champion North Dakota State, which on Monday was installed atop the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll.
Read MoreFormer Weber State basketball star Damian Lillard returns to program as GM
The Trail Blazers guard made the announcement Saturday night in Ogden, Utah, where he hosted the Weber State Basketball Alumni Classic.
Read MoreYahoo Sports: Colorado, USC among 10 CFB teams poised to disappoint in 2025
Andy Backstrom of Yahoo Sports broke down 10 college football teams that are poised to disappoint during the 2025 season.
Read MoreMontana State football picked as 2025 Big Sky favorite by coaches and media
The Bobcats, who received 30 first-place votes from the media and seven from the league’s head coaches, won the Big Sky title last season.
Read MoreSac State football independence plus updates on ASUN, WAC, Big Sky movement
The Hornets plan to go independent in football, even as an FCS independent, if the FBS bid is officially denied.
Read MoreSacramento State athletics to join Big West in all but football in 2026
Sacramento State athletics will be joining the Big West Conference effective July 1, 2026, in everything but football, sources confirmed to CBS Sacramento.
Read MoreCBS Sports: One reason to watch key Week 1 Colorado-Georgia Tech matchup
Deion Sanders’ tenure at Colorado enters a new era without two of the nation’s top players from last year.
Read MoreMontana State Bobcats get commitment from Nevada transfer DB Bryson Parker
Bryson Parker, a defensive back who most recently played at Nevada, announced his commitment to Montana State on Thursday.
Read MoreBig plays by offense, defense highlight second Montana State spring scrimmage
Three Bobcat quarterbacks accounted for touchdowns while Montana State’s defense held the offense’s running backs to three yards per carry.
Read MoreThe Day the Montana Grizzlies faced Jackie Robinson and UCLA football
Robinson wore jersey No. 28, not the No. 42 that is retired across Major League Baseball and celebrated annually on April 15.
Read MoreMontana football names Cameron Norcross new offensive line coach
Norcross is a 20-plus year veteran at the position with extensive experience in the SEC, Mountain West, and Conference USA.
Read MoreFormer USC DL Solomon Tuliaupupu signs with Montana out of transfer portal
Former USC defensive lineman Solomon Tuliaupupu has signed with Montana out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned.
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