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All-Montana FCS Semifinal Set for Dec. 20 as Grizzlies, Bobcats Roll in Quarterfinals

The rivalry’s first postseason meeting will be in Missoula for a spot in the national championship game.

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Justin Lamson #8 of the Montana State Bobcats hands off to running back Julius Davis #32 during the first half of a game at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on October 04, 2025 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 15: Tight end Josh Gale #81 of the Montana Grizzlies celebrates with offensive lineman Cannon Panfiloff #69 of the Montana Grizzlies after scoring against the Portland State Vikings at Providence Park on November 15, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ryan Brennecke/University of Montana/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • No. 2 Montana State beat No. 7 Stephen F. Austin 44-28, powered by 227 rushing yards and a fast start off turnovers.
  • Adam Jones totaled 114 rushing yards and three touchdowns while Justin Lamson went 20-of-26 for 246 yards and three total scores for the Bobcats.
  • MSU’s defense cashed in two Kenneth Eiden IV strip-sacks and a Caden Dowler interception—his sixth in five games—for 21 points.
  • No. 3 Montana routed No. 11 South Dakota 52-22 as Keali‘i Ah Yat threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns and Michael Wortham piled up 201 receiving yards with three total TDs.
  • The bracket sets Montana State at Montana on Dec. 20 in the FCS semifinals, marking the programs’ first playoff meeting.