Storied rivals Montana State and Montana will face each other once more, but this time with a bid to the FCS championship game on the line.
On Nov. 22, Montana State stormed into Missoula and secured a 31-28 victory, securing its third Big Sky championship in five years under coach Brent Vigen. The Bobcats received the No. 2 seed in the FCS playoffs, bringing this matchup to their home field in Bozeman for the first postseason Brawl of the Wild.
Meanwhile, that marked Montana's sole loss of the year — a motivating factor that's surely fueled them throughout the playoffs. The Grizzlies blew past South Dakota State and South Dakota in the first two rounds by a combined score of 102-51.
This matchup might as well be the biggest of the year in FCS football. You won't want to miss it.
Here's everything you need to know about Montana State vs. Montana, including TV channel and streaming options for the FCS semifinal game.
Where to watch Montana State vs. Montana
Montana State vs. Montana will be broadcast live on ABC with Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler and Dawn Davenport on the call. Viewers can also stream the game live on the ESPN app or Fubo.
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Montana State vs. Montana start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
- Time: 4 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. MT
Kickoff between Montana State is set for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20.
The game will be played at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana.
FCS playoffs schedule 2025
Semifinals
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. No. 3 Montana | 4 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Illinois State vs. No. 12 Villanova | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| National Championship | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
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