On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez opens the hour with this week's Treasure State Stars, highlighting some of the top athletic performances from around the state of Montana and recognizing the athletes who stood out over the past week.
Next, Colter goes Inside the FCS, breaking down the biggest storylines from around the Football Championship Subdivision with the 2026 season less than two months away. He discusses the latest news from across the FCS, key offseason developments, preseason expectations, and the teams and players to watch as the countdown to kickoff continues.
To wrap up the hour, Colter sits down with Sterling HolyWhiteMountain to preview this weekend's James Welch Literary Festival in Missoula. HolyWhiteMountain discusses the significance of honoring the celebrated Montana author, what attendees can expect from the festival, and the importance of celebrating Native voices and storytelling through literature and community events.
What is Nuanez Now?
Nuanez Now, formerly Tootell & Nuanez, is your chance to stay on top of all the latest city, state and regional sports news. 102.9 ESPN Missoula’s flagship show provides exposure and insight to teams and athletes in and around western Montana, from the preps to the pros, accentuating national ESPN content with stories specific to the state of Montana.