Montana State Football Schedule 2026

The Montana State football schedule for 2026 features non-conference games, Big Sky Conference matchups, and the annual Brawl of the Wild against Montana. This page covers the Bobcats’ results, upcoming games, kickoff times and key schedule dates. All listed times are Mountain Time.

Montana State Football Results So Far

DateGameTime / Result
Aug 29at Utah TechW 54–0
Sep 5vs ButlerW 51–24
Sep 12at NevadaW 20–7
Sep 19vs Central Connecticut StateW β€” Final Score
Sep 26vs Northern Arizona (Homecoming)W 28–14
Oct 2at IdahoFinal score β€” update

The Bobcats’ early-season schedule includes four non-conference games before the Big Sky portion of the season. Results, scores, and game statistics can be updated as each match up is completed.

Upcoming Montana State Football Games

DateGameTime
Oct 17at Eastern Washington5:00 pm MT
Oct 24vs Weber State1:00 pm MT
Oct 31vs Cal Poly1:00 pm MT
Nov 7at Idaho State4:00 pm MT
Nov 14at Northern Colorado12:00 noon MT
Nov 21vs Montana12:00 noon MT

Fans can follow the upcoming games for kickoff times, live scores, final results, and broadcast information.

Key Games on the 2026 Montana State Schedule

Homecoming vs Northern Arizona

Montana State hosted Northern Arizona for its 2026 Homecoming game on September 26. The match up is one of the notable home dates on the regular-season schedule.

Montana State vs. Montana

The biggest rivalry game on the schedule comes on November 21 when Montana visits Bobcat Stadium. The game is known as the Brawl of the Wild, or Cat-Griz, and is played for the Great Divide Trophy.

The 2026 match up is scheduled for 12:00 noon MT in Bozeman. See tickets and parking information for home games at Bobcat Stadium.

Montana State Football Schedule and Live Scores

The schedule gives fans the dates and kickoff times, while the scores page can provide game results and live updates. During a game, visitors can check the latest score on the Bobcat game today page and follow the match up as it progresses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Montana State’s next football game?

The next listed game is against Eastern Washington on October 17 at 5:00 pm MT.

When is the Cat-Griz game in 2026?

The 2026 Cat-Griz game is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at 12:00 noon MT at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman.

Where does Montana State play home games?

Montana State plays its home football games at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana.

What conference does Montana State football play in?

Montana State competes in the Big Sky Conference at the NCAA Division I FCS level.

Where can I find Montana State football scores?

The Montana State football scores page can be used to follow completed results and game updates.

Final Note

This page should be updated after every Montana State game. When a game finishes, replace the kickoff time with the final score and move it into the results section if necessary. Keep upcoming games separate so visitors can quickly see the next Bobcats match up.