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MSU’s Cole Taylor named Defensive Player of the Week

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: Vince Bagby SWX Local Sports Content Coordinator ↗

Montana State’s Cole Taylor has been named the Big Sky Conference’s Defensive Player of the week following his monster performance in the Bobcats’ 56-20 win at Eastern Washington...

Bobcats rise to No. 3, Grizzlies drop to No. 14 in FCS rankings

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: Vince Bagby SWX Local Sports Content Coordinator ↗

For the second straight week the Bobcats are moving up and the Grizzlies are moving down in the newest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll released on Monday.

Big plays spark Montana State’s 56-20 win over Eastern Washington

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: Vince Bagby and Josh Dugan, SWX Montana ↗

CHENEY, Wash. — It was a bit of a rollercoaster ride but the defending national champion Montana State Bobcats got back in the win column with a 56-20...

2026 Stats Perform FCS Top 25 football polls (Oct. 19)

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: 406 MT SPORTS ↗

Check out each week’s Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll for the 2026 college football season.

This Week in Eastern Athletics: October 19

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: Eastern Washington University Athletics ↗

This Week in Eastern Athletics: October 19 – 25

Montana State shakes off Moscow stunner, looks like the Bobcats of old in rout at Eastern Washington

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: Colter NuanezColter NuanezColter Nuanez ↗

CHENEY, Washington — Montana State’s last football outing ended riddled with controversy. The strang

Montana State Bobcats Team and Player Stats

October 19, 2026 /// SOURCE: The Athletic ↗

Get the latest Montana State Bobcats stats for the season.

With key starters back, Montana State builds momentum for return home

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: Toni Wetmore ↗

Montana State is back in the win column after a 56-20 Big Sky Conference football win over Eastern Washington on the road on Saturday.

Idaho QB Joshua Wood Gave The Tell On Why They Were So Successful Against Montana

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: Samuel AkemSamuel AkemSamuel Akem ↗

Did Idaho QB Joshua Wood accidentally (or purposely) give away Montana’s tell on defense that has go

WEEK SEVEN REACTION: ARE THERE ANY GOOD TEAMS IN FCS FOOTBALL THIS SEASON?

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: Samuel AkemSamuel AkemSamuel Akem ↗

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Week 7: No. 5 Montana State earns road win at Eastern Washington

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: 406 MT SPORTS ↗

The Bobcats (6-1 overall, 3-1 Big Sky) bounced back from a loss before the bye to take down Eastern Washington (2-6, 1-4) in Cheney.

VMI vs. Idaho State – Final Score

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: @foxsports ↗

See how VMI vs. Idaho State ended on August 29, 2026: final score, box score, top performers and highlights.

Week 7: No. 7 Montana Grizzlies fall to Idaho

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: 406 MT SPORTS ↗

Idaho (2-5 overall, 2-2 Big Sky) became the first team to sweep both Montana and Montana State for the first time since 2019 after they upset the No....

(Working) 3 takeaways: Captains ‘so happy’ to shine in MSU’s win at Eastern Washington

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: VICTOR FLORES 406 MT Sports ↗

“Not playing those last two games was really tough, having a bunch of dudes out. But so blessed to be back.” – Adam Jones, MSU running back and...

Griz give up 493 yards to Idaho in second straight loss

October 18, 2026 /// SOURCE: Missoula Current ↗

The Montana Grizzlies traded blows with the Idaho Vandals throughout the afternoon but came up short in a 42-35 loss at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.

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