Northern Arizona will host Montana State at the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Saturday in a Top 15 Big Sky showdown.
Both teams have bounced back since losing their season openers and will hope to continue their winning streaks through Week 6. While Montana State dominated Eastern Washington with a 57-3 victory, Northern Arizona beat Portland State 31-17 last week.
The Lumberjacks come in with a 4-1 overall record and will look to defend their nine-game winning streak at the Walkup Skydome. Northern Arizona will lean on quarterback Ty Pennington, who is averaging 269.4 passing yards per game.
But they have struggled in recent meetings with Montana State, who have won the last three encounters, including a thrilling 41-38 comeback victory in Flagstaff in 2022. The Bobcats, meanwhile, have a 3-2 start and are chasing their third conference title since 2022.
Here's what you need to know to watch Northern Arizona vs. Montana State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Northern Arizona vs. Montana State on today?
- TV channel (local): The Spot - MTN
- Live stream: ESPN+
Northern Arizona vs. Montana State will not air on a national TV channel, but fans in Montana can tune into The Spot-MTN.
The game will be available to stream exclusively on ESPN+.
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Northern Arizona vs. Montana State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Start Time: 5 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. MT
Northern Arizona vs. Montana State is set to kick off at 5 p.m. ET from the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Schedule 2025
Here's the next five games for Northern Arizona:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4 | vs. Montana State Bobcats | 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at UC Davis Aggies | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Idaho State Bengals | 6:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Idaho Vandals | 10:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Northern Colorado Bears | 6:00 p.m. |
Montana State Bobcats football schedule 2025
Here's the next five games for Montana State:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4 | at Northern Arizona | 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Idaho State | 3:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at Cal Poly | 8:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Northern Colorado | 2:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Weber State | 4:00 p.m. |