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Montana State donates $3,000 to fund Montana's band to travel to FCS championship
They're bitter rivals on the field, but as the Grizzlies get set to play for an FCS national championship on Jan. 7, Montana State is chipping in to help.
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NCAAF
Ranking the FCS playoff field in tiers: Can anyone stop South Dakota State?
The defending champion Jackrabbits will be hard to catch. Here's a look at who has the best shot as the FCS playoffs get underway.
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NCAAF
McDowell, defense lead Montana to 37-7 win over rival Montana State
— Clifton McDowell threw for a touchdown and ran for another and Montana routed rival Montana State 37-7 on Saturday in a showdown for the Big Sky Conference championship.
NCAAF
McCoy-to-Hatten pass lifts Idaho past Montana State, into logjam for first place in Big Sky
— Gevani McCoy hit Hayden Hatten with the go-ahead touchdown and Idaho defeated Montana State 24-21 on Saturday in a game that saw three lead changes in the fourth quarter and created a three-way tie for first place in the Big Sky Conference.
NCAAF
Mellott runs for 2 TDs to help FCS No. 2 Montana St. beat No. 4 Sacramento St. 42-30
— Quarterback Tommy Mellott ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Davis and Jared White each added a rushing touchdown and Montana State beat Sacramento State 42-30 Saturday night in a battle of Top-5 teams in the FCS coaches poll.
NCAAF
Chambers and Mellott lead Montana State to 24th straight home win, smacking Cal Poly 59-19
— Tommy Mellott and Sean Chambers combined for 365 yards of offense and five touchdowns, leading Montana State to a 59-19 rout of Cal Poly on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Chambers throws for 3 TDs, runs for another in Montana State's 38-22 win
— Sean Chambers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Montana State to a 38-22 win over Portland State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Chambers accounts for 4 TDs as Montana State opens Big Sky play with 40-0 rout of Weber State
— Sean Chambers threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as Montana State routed Weber State 40-0 in a Big Sky Conference opener on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Montana State uses fast start to subdue Stetson in 57-20 win
— Scottre Humphrey ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Sean Chambers ran for two scores and Montana State dominated Stetson in a 57-20 win on Saturday.
NCAAF
Humphrey runs for 3 TDs, leads Montana State in 63-20 rout over Utah Tech
— Scottre Humphrey ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns and Montana State rolled in a 63-20 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAAF
FCS semifinals preview: Connelly breaks down the final four
Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. gives Incarnate Word a puncher's chance against North Dakota State, while South Dakota State-Montana State lines up as a classic.
NCAAF
Montana State routs William & Mary, 55-7 to reach FCS semis
— Tommy Mellott ran for three touchdowns and threw for a fourth and Isaiah Ifanse ran for 162 yards and two scores as Montana State drilled William & Mary, 55-7 in a Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal game on a 17-degree Friday night.
NCAAF
FCS quarterfinals preview: Connelly breaks down the top game, marquee player and title odds
With the top eight seeds all still alive, we look at how Samford can challenge North Dakota State and assess the title hopes of each remaining team.
Montana State
NCAAF
Willie Patterson with a Spectacular catch for a Touchdown vs Weber State Wildcats
Willie Patterson with a Spectacular catch for a Touchdown vs Weber State Wildcats
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NCAAF
Connelly's look ahead to the FCS playoffs round of 16
The top eight seeds, led by No. 1 South Dakota State and defending champion North Dakota State, join the second round of the FCS playoffs.
NCAAF
Connelly: Ranking the chances of all 24 teams in the FCS playoffs
Is it finally South Dakota State's year, or will North Dakota State take home another title? A look at the 24 teams vying for the FCS championship.
Montana State
NCAAF
Montana State TE does his best Derrick Henry impression on jump-pass TD
Montana State tight end Derryk Snell takes the handoff and delivers a jump pass for a touchdown to pad the Bobcats' lead.
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NCAAF
GameDay signs from the 'Brawl of the Wild'
These rival Grizzlies and Bobcats get together with Big Sky Country bragging rights on the line. Here are the best signs from Saturday in Bozeman, Montana.
NCAAF
'College GameDay' Week 12: Everything you need to know
"College GameDay" will be held at Dyche Field on the Montana State campus on Saturday, Nov. 19.
NCAAF
Chambers 5 total TDs help Montana St. beat UC Davis 41-24
— Sean Chambers completed 13 of 21 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 203 yards and three TDs on 18 carries to help Montana State beat UC Davis 41-24 Saturday night.
NFL
Los Angeles Rams NFL draft picks 2022: Analysis for every selection
The Rams finally made their first pick at the end of Round 3, going with Wisconsin guard Logan Bruss.
NFL Draft
Seven NFL draft class risers, including Jelani Woods: Whose stock rose the most over the past year?
Jelani Woods, Leo Chenal and others weren't getting much buzz last August, but they are now flying up draft boards.
NFL
Kiper: 12 NFL prospects I like more than most, plus projections on where they'll be picked
The godfather of the NFL draft picks a 12-man team of prospects he loves to watch, from quarterback to safety.
NFL Draft
Whose NFL draft stock rose at the combine? 10 prospects climbing boards after amazing workouts
Which prospects' combine workouts have them climbing draft boards? We take a closer look at where 10 standouts could be drafted after impressive showings in Indianapolis.
Top Headlines
- South Dakota State top seed in FCS playoffs
- NDSU cruises, wins 9th FCS crown in 11 seasons
- M. McCaffrey reprimanded after clipboard hits fan
- Montana State HC Choate joins Texas as co-DC
- Montana State LB Andersen likely to miss season
- Ex-Giant Widmer refuses Montana Football HOF
- Montana St. players suspended after drug arrests
2023 Big Sky Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| Idaho | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Montana State | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Northern Arizona | 5-3 | 5-6 |
| UC Davis | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Sacramento State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Weber State | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Portland State | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Idaho State | 3-5 | 3-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Cal Poly | 1-7 | 3-8 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-8 | 0-11 |
2024 Team Leaders
- Offense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
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Team Stats
Points For39.93rd
2024 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unterrio Latin-Henley | RB | Committed | 42 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | B. Daly | Buck Buchanan Award |
| 2012 | C. Schreibeis | Buck Buchanan Award |
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