Five Things to Watch: Montana State Hosts Sam Vidlak-Led Stephen F. Austin in Quarters

Five things to watch: Montana State hosts Sam Vidlak-led Stephen F. Austin in quarters

"That’s going to be an awesome environment to play in. That’s what everybody wants when you grow up." - SFA quarterback Sam Vidlak, a former Montana Grizzly

Ex-Griz QB Sam Vidlak leads 'fired-up' Stephen F. Austin into playoff clash at Montana State

BILLINGS During a press conference on Monday, Stephen F. Austin football coach Colby Carthel referred to Montana State as "one of the giants in FCS football."He also conveyed to reporters how eager he is to make the 1,600-mile trip with his team from Nacogdoches in East Texas to Bozeman for their FCS quarterfinal game on a national stage Friday night. It will be the first game at Bobcat Stadium in Lumberjacks history.But one key player has gotte…

Bobcats Run Past SFA, Into FCS Semifinals

Montana State rushed for 227 yards on its way to a 44-28 quarterfinal win over Stephen F. Austin on Friday night...

SFA travels to Bozeman for quarterfinals matchup

Stephen F. Austin State University will take on its toughest test of the season when the No. 7 Lumberjacks travel to face No. 2 Montana State University in the quarterfinals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The game is set…

NOTES: 'Jacks Trek to Treasure State for Quarterfinal Showdown with Perennial Power Montana State - Stephen F. Austin

• ON T A trip to the FCS Semifinals is on the line on Friday night inside scenic Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana, as #10/10 (7) SFA tangles with perennial FCS power Montana State in a prime time kickoff (8:02 p.m. CT) on ESPN. It's the seventh meeting all-time between the Lumberjacks and the Bobcats and the first played outside the month of September. The victor will be one of just four teams remaining in the national playoffs and will face t…

FCS Playoffs: #2 Montana State vs. #7 SFA Preview & Prediction

No. 2 seed Montana State hosts No. 7 seed SFA in the FCS quarterfinals. The winner will face either No. 11 South Dakota or No. 3 Montana. Check out our preview and prediction below. Predictions Record:2025 Record: 135-482024 Record: 126-40 Montana State vs. SFA On TV The matchup between Montana State and SFA airs on ESPN. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 12. It takes place at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana. Montana State vs. SFA Prev…