Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET
Location: Washington–Grizzly Stadium, Missoula, Montana
Broadcast: Montana Television Network (KPAX, KTVQ, KRTV, KXLH, The Spot – MTN) and ESPN+ streaming
Notable: Top-25 FCS showdown; Montana seeking revenge for last year’s 27–24 loss in Grand Forks
Weather Outlook (as of Sept. 11)
Forecast: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Temperature at Kickoff: ~71°F, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Impact: Ideal football weather; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury & Availability Report
Montana:
No major starters ruled out
QB Clifton McDowell healthy after 3-TD performance vs. Central Washington
RB Eli Gillman (Big Sky Freshman of the Year 2024) available
North Dakota:
No confirmed absences for key starters
QB Tommy Schuster healthy; threw for 3 TDs vs. Portland State
WR Bo Belquist (All-MVFC 2024) active
Recent Form
Montana:
W 42–17 vs. Central Washington — balanced offense, 3 takeaways
Finished 2024 season 10–3, Big Sky co-champions
North Dakota:
W 50–20 vs. Portland State — explosive offense, special teams TD
L 38–35 at Kansas State — nearly upset FBS opponent in opener
Series History
All-Time: Montana leads 13–9
Last Meeting: 2024 — North Dakota 27, Montana 24 (Grand Forks)
Trend: UND has won last two meetings (2018, 2024), both at home; Montana has never lost to UND in Missoula
Betting Trends
Montana: 7–1 at home in 2024; 5–3 ATS in those games
North Dakota: 2–0 ATS vs. Montana since 2018
Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
Game Odds
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 54.5
Montana Grizzlies – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
