FARMINGTON, Utah — The latest episode of “This Week in Big Sky Football” offers a preview of the opening slate for the conference, with Idaho State, Portland State and UC Davis all preparing for their upcoming games.
Big Sky host and reporter Meghan Robinson is joined on the program by UC Davis head coach Tim Plough and Montana State running back Adam Jones. Plough’s Aggies, ranked No. 8 in the FCS preseason poll, will face No. 11 Mercer in the 2025 FCS Kickoff Classic on Saturday at 5 p.m. Mountain time in Montgomery, Alabama. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Adam Jones, recognized as the Big Sky’s preseason offensive MVP after achieving 1,172 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns last year as a freshman, discusses offseason recognition and previews Montana State’s upcoming season.
The episode also features interviews with former Idaho State defensive end Jared Allen, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, as well as radio host and columnist John Canzano. Canzano provides insights on Portland State and evaluates matchups across the conference before sharing his predictions for the week’s games.
Beyond Davis’s matchup against Mercer, Portland State is set to host No. 10 Tarleton State in a nationally televised game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2. Idaho State will travel to UNLV for another Big Sky contest scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff Saturday.
The full episode is available online.
