FCS-CFB Game Preview: San Diego Toreros (1-1) vs. Montana State Bobcats (0-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ET

Location: Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, Montana

Broadcast: ESPN+ Local Radio: Bobcat Sports Network / San Diego Toreros Radio

Notable: First-ever meeting between the programs; Montana State’s home opener after two road games against top-tier opponents

Weather Outlook (Bozeman, MT — Sept. 13)

Forecast: Mostly cloudy

Temperature at Kickoff: ~64–66°F

Humidity: ~49–50%

Wind: WNW 4 mph (minimal impact)

Precipitation: 4–5% chance — unlikely to affect play

Impact: Mild, stable conditions — ideal for balanced offensive play

Injury & Availability Report

San Diego:

No reported injuries

QB Judd Erickson (2 TD, 1 INT through 2 games) healthy

RB Jaylen Armstead (team-high rushing yards) available

Montana State:

No reported injuries

QB Sean Chambers healthy; dual-threat capability remains a key weapon

RB Julius Davis (transfer from Wisconsin) available

Recent Form

San Diego:

W 30–27 vs. Southern Utah — rallied late, balanced offense

L 41–17 at Cal Poly — struggled to contain run game

Montana State:

L 30–24 vs. South Dakota State — competitive vs. defending FCS champs, led in 4th quarter

L 59–13 at Oregon — overmatched by FBS powerhouse

Series History

All-Time: First meeting

Note: Montana State 14–2 in home openers since 2010

Betting Trends

Montana State: 5–2 ATS in last 7 home games vs. non-conference opponents

San Diego: 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. Big Sky teams

Over has hit in 4 of Montana State’s last 5 home openers

Game Odds

San Diego Toreros                           55.5

Montana State Bobcats                 – 31.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025