Venue & Game Details
Matchup: Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, Montana
Capacity: ~20,767
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Bozeman, MT)
Kickoff Temperature: ~70°F (21°C)
Conditions: Mostly clear, turning partly cloudy late
Wind: 3–5 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: 0% chance of rain
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Eastern Washington Eagles:
No major injuries reported.
QB Jared Taylor – healthy, 285 passing yards, 2 TDs.
RB Justice Jackson – healthy, 124 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Nolan Cronquist – healthy, 138 receiving yards.
Montana State Bobcats:
No major injuries reported.
QB Jordan Lamson – healthy, 614 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT.
RB Julius Davis – healthy, 175 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Taco Dowler – healthy, 241 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jared Taylor (EWU) vs. Montana State Secondary
Taylor has shown flashes but faces one of the Big Sky’s top defenses.
MSU has allowed just 17 points in its last two games.
QB Jordan Lamson (MSU) vs. EWU Defense
Lamson is completing 75% of passes with 3 TDs.
EWU has given up 31+ points in 3 of 4 games.
RB Justice Jackson (EWU) vs. MSU Front Seven
Jackson is EWU’s red-zone weapon.
MSU’s front held Mercyhurst to 0 points in Week 4.
WR Taco Dowler (MSU) vs. EWU Corners
Dowler leads the Bobcats in receptions and yards.
EWU’s secondary has been vulnerable to explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
Eastern Washington Eagles (1–3)
W 52–31 vs. Western Illinois (Week 4)
L 17–14 @ Northern Iowa (Week 3)
L 51–14 @ Boise State (Week 2, FBS)
L 31–21 @ Incarnate Word (Week 1)
Strengths: Capable offense when balanced.
Weaknesses: Defense allowing 36.8 ppg.
Montana State Bobcats (2–2)
W 17–0 vs. Mercyhurst (Week 4)
W 41–7 vs. San Diego (Week 3)
L 30–24 (2OT) vs. South Dakota State (Week 2)
L 59–13 @ Oregon (Week 1, FBS)
Strengths: Balanced offense, elite defense.
Weaknesses: Passing game still developing.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the Big Sky Conference.
This is the conference opener for both teams.
Series History
All-time series: Montana State leads 34–31.
Last meeting (2024): Montana State won 42–28 in Cheney.
Trend: Montana State has won 3 straight in the series, including a 57–14 rout in 2023.
Betting Trends
Eastern Washington Eagles:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
2–6 ATS in last 8 road games.
3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Montana State Bobcats:
3–1 ATS in 2025.
6–2 ATS in last 8 Big Sky games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Montana State -10.5 covered in 42–28 win (Over cashed).
2023: Montana State -14 covered in 57–14 win (Over cashed).
2022: Montana State -7 covered in 38–35 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Eastern Washington Eagles 58.5
Montana State Bobcats – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
