Montana Football: grizzlies and Bobcats set to Clash in highly Anticipated Regular Season Finale
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The University of Montana Grizzlies will host the montana State Bobcats this Saturday in a pivotal matchup with significant playoff implications for both teams. The game,scheduled for 12 p.m. MST, will be broadcast on CBS affiliates across montana and streamed on ESPN+. Both teams are currently in strong contention for a top-two seed in the football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
A History of Dominance and Recent Results
The rivalry between the Grizzlies and Bobcats is one of the most intense in the FCS, and recent history shows a clear trend of home-field advantage. The home team has won the last five contests. Last year, the Bobcats secured a 34-11 victory in Bozeman. Prior to that, Montana State won convincingly in 2022 (55-21) and 2019 (48-14), also in Bozeman.The Grizzlies last won at home in 2023, defeating the Bobcats 37-7, and again in 2021 with a 29-10 win in Missoula. The 2020 game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playoff Implications
Both Montana and Montana State have enjoyed prosperous seasons and are positioned well for the FCS playoffs. A win for either team would solidify their standing and perhaps secure a crucial top-two seed, granting them home-field advantage throughout the early rounds of the postseason.As of November 21,2023,both teams are ranked highly in FCS polls,with Montana State currently holding the #3 spot and Montana at #8 according to StatPerform FCS Top 25. The final regular season game will be a key factor in determining their ultimate playoff fate.
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch all the action through the following channels:
* television: CBS affiliates across Montana, including KPAX (Missoula/Flathead Valley), KBZK (Bozeman), KTVQ (Billings), KXLF (Butte), KRTV (Great Falls), and KXLH (Helena).
* Streaming: ESPN+ (https://plus.espn.com/)
* Radio: Coverage begins at 11 a.m. MST with the Saturday Showdown Pregame Show, followed immediately by the game and a postgame show.
Key takeaways
* Rivalry Game: The Montana-Montana State game is a highly anticipated annual matchup.
* Home-Field Advantage: The home team has won the last five games in the series.
* Playoff Positioning: The outcome will significantly impact both teams’ seeding in the FCS playoffs.
* Broadcast Details: The game will be widely available on CBS affiliates and ESPN+.
This Saturday’s game promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, with both the Grizzlies and Bobcats vying for a coveted playoff position. Fans can expect a hard-fought contest between two of the top teams in the FCS.
Worth a look