No. 12 Montana faces playoff test against No. 21 Idaho State

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Week 11 FCS Football Preview & Predictions

Our official preview & predictions for the biggest Week 11 games across FCS football.
Playoff lives on the line under national spotlight as No. 12 Montana hosts No. 21 Idaho State

It’s a top-25 matchup under the lights on national TV in Missoula as Idaho State visits Montana with playoff lives and stakes on the line.
Big Sky Now: Week 10 recap, Bobcats survive 3 OTs, Gillman breaks Kupp’s record, and Week 11 preview

Montana State survives Idaho State in triple overtime, Eli Gillman breaks Cooper Kupp’s Big Sky record, and Idaho hangs 62 on Eastern Washington.
WATCH – Brawl of the Wild Coaches’ Corner – Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy on Eli Gillman, Idaho State & Senior Day

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy joined Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez for the Brawl of the Wild Coa
Patriots Football

New England Patriots punter Mitch Wishnowsky (19), right, and place kicker Andy Borregales (8) arrive for an NFL football practice in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 ahead of the
Big Sky Conference football picks: 406 MT Sports panel forecasts big games for Griz, Cats

What are your score predictions for Montana and Montana State’s football games on Saturday?
Mountain America Credit Union and ISU Bengals Raise $13,000 To Provide New Coats and Shoes for Idaho Kids

The credit union pledged $50 for every Bengals first down to support Operation Warm and Idaho children in need
Hoak Football

FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Dick Hoak, right, talks with running back Verron Haynes (34) before a team workout at the Pontiac Silverdome on Feb. 1, 2006 in
Illinois UCLA Preview Football

FILE – Illinois quarterback Katin Houser plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)