Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Herb Klindt Field, Billings, Montana (home of Rocky Mountain College)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MDT
- Broadcast: Frontier Conference Network, Rocky Mountain Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Billings, MT)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 68°F (20°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–14 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Ideal football weather; light winds could slightly affect special teams play
Injury Report
- Montana Western Bulldogs:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Montana Western) vs. Rocky Secondary – Western’s passing game has been efficient; Rocky’s secondary depth will be tested with a starter out.
- RB Committee (Western) vs. Rocky Front Seven – Western’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; Rocky must plug gaps to avoid long drives.
- WR1 (Rocky Mountain) vs. Western Corners – With WR2 questionable, Rocky’s top receiver will be the focal point; Western’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Montana Western Bulldogs (1-1):
- L at Montana Tech 38-27 (Aug. 28)
- W vs. MSU–Northern 52-0 (Sep. 6)
- Explosive rebound after opening loss; defense posted a shutout in Week 2.
- Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears (0-2):
- L at Carroll 31-20 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. College of Idaho 37-20 (Sep. 6)
- Competitive but struggling to finish drives; defense allowing 34 points per game.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Montana Western leads 8-6 over the last 14 matchups
- Last 5 Meetings: Montana Western 3-2
- Most Recent: Montana Western 35, Rocky Mountain 21 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Montana Western is 6-2 ATS in last 8 Frontier games.
- Rocky Mountain is 2-6 ATS in last 8 overall.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.
- Montana Western is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. Rocky.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Montana Western -6.5, won 35-21 → Cover, Over
- 2023: Montana Western -3.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Rocky Mountain +4.5, lost 24-20 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Montana Western Bulldogs – 7.5
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
