Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 8:15 PM MT / 7:15 PM PT
Venue: Washington–Grizzly Stadium, Missoula, Montana
Capacity: ~26,400
Broadcast: ESPN2 (national TV), ESPN App stream, local radio (Grizzly Sports Network)
Weather Forecast (Missoula, MT)
Kickoff Temperature: ~64°F (18°C)
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Wind: 4–6 mph from the west
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; crowd noise and atmosphere will be the biggest factor.
Injury Report
Idaho Vandals:
QB Gevani McCoy – healthy, 1,012 passing yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs.
RB Anthony Woods – healthy, 412 rushing yards, 4 TDs.
WR Hayden Hatten – healthy, 356 receiving yards, 3 TDs.
No major injuries reported.
Montana Grizzlies:
QB Clifton McDowell – healthy, 624 passing yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT; 142 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
RB Eli Gillman – healthy, 298 rushing yards, 5 TDs.
WR Junior Bergen – healthy, 221 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
LB Levi Janacaro – healthy, 28 tackles, 2 sacks.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Gevani McCoy (Idaho) vs. Montana Secondary
McCoy is a proven playmaker but faces a Griz defense ranked top 5 in FCS scoring defense.
RB Anthony Woods (Idaho) vs. Montana Front Seven
Woods is averaging 103 ypg; Montana has allowed under 100 rushing ypg so far.
QB Clifton McDowell (Montana) vs. Idaho Pass Rush
McDowell is efficient and mobile; Idaho must pressure him to disrupt rhythm.
WR Hayden Hatten (Idaho) vs. CB Corbin Walker (Montana)
Hatten is one of the best receivers in the Big Sky; Walker leads a secondary that has forced 5 INTs in 3 games.
Recent Team Form
Idaho Vandals (2–2)
L 31–28 @ San Jose State (Week 4, FBS)
L 27–24 @ Oregon State (Week 3, FBS)
W 38–14 vs. Drake (Week 2)
W 41–10 vs. Western Oregon (Week 1)
Strengths: Balanced offense, explosive WR play.
Weaknesses: Road struggles, defense giving up late scores.
Montana Grizzlies (3–0)
W 63–20 vs. Indiana State (Week 4, MVFC)
W 34–7 vs. Morehead State (Week 2)
W 27–10 @ North Dakota (Week 1)
Strengths: Top-ranked offense in FCS (avg. 41.3 ppg), No. 2 scoring defense.
Weaknesses: Secondary depth tested against elite passing attacks.
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 leads 47–33–2.
Trophy: Little Brown Stein (est. 1938).
Last meeting (2024): Montana won 23–21 in Moscow.
Trend: Montana has won 8 of the last 9 meetings; Idaho’s last win in Missoula came in 1999.
Betting Trends
Idaho Vandals:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
1–5 ATS in last 6 road games.
3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Montana Grizzlies:
3–0 ATS in 2025.
7–1 ATS in last 8 home games.
4 of last 5 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Montana -3 covered in 23–21 win (Under cashed).
2023: Montana -7 covered in 34–21 win (Over cashed).
2022: Montana -6.5 covered in 30–23 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Idaho Vandals 53
Montana Grizzlies – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
