If it's FCS playoff time, it must be time for Montana vs. South Dakota State.
The two powerhouses square off in the playoffs for the third consecutive year, with the Grizzlies the favorites this time.
Montana (11-1) is coming off a bye as the No. 3 seed in the bracket, while 14th-seeded SDSU (9-4) trounced New Hampshire in the opening round last week.
The Jackrabbits have won the last two playoff games between the teams in emphatic fashion, picking up a 35-18 victory in the second round last year and completing a perfect season with a 23-3 rout in the national championship game two years ago.
Can SDSU find a way to win a playoff game in Missoula for the first time? Here's all you need to know to tune in and watch.
Where to watch Montana vs. South Dakota State today
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Montana vs. South Dakota State will not air on a traditional national TV channel. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+, with Richard Cross and Jeff Woody on the call.
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Montana vs. South Dakota State start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 12 p.m. MT
Montana vs. South Dakota State is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6. The game will be played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana
FCS playoffs schedule, results 2025
Saturday, Nov. 29 (First round)
| Scores |
| Yale 43, No. 15 Youngstown State 42 |
| No. 9 Rhode Island 27, Central Connecticut State 19 |
| No. 12 Villanova 52, Harvard 7 |
| Illinois State 21, No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana 3 |
| No. 10 Abilene Christian 38, Lamar 20 |
| North Dakota 31, No. 13 Tennessee Tech 6 |
| No. 11 South Dakota 38, Drake 17 |
| No. 14 South Dakota State 41, New Hampshire 3 |
Saturday, Dec. 6 (Second round)
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 North Dakota State vs. Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Tarleton State vs. North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. Yale | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Montana vs. No. 14 South Dakota State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island | 10 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN app |
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