No. 22 Weber State is scheduled to face No. 3 Montana State in Bozeman, Montana, according to a October 22 report. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on Utah 16 and ESPN+.
Weber State head coach Eric Kjar stated that the team understands they will likely be viewed as the underdog against the successful Montana State program. Kjar said the Wildcats are focused on playing their best football and remaining competitive.
Weber State enters the matchup with a 5-3 record and 4-1 in the Big Sky. The Wildcats average 36.3 points per game and 435.6 yards per game. Defensively, the team has recorded 18 sacks this season while allowing 34.1 points per game.
Montana State, the defending national champions, holds a 6-1 record and 3-1 in the Big Sky. The Bobcats average 39.7 points per game and 437.3 yards per game. Their defense has allowed 18.6 points per game and has recorded 15 sacks.
The Montana State roster features quarterback Justin Lamson, who has thrown eight touchdowns and 219 yards per game over five contests. All-American Adam Jones has recorded eight touchdowns and 68 yards on 13.5 carries per game. The Bobcats' defense is led by linebacker Cole Taylor, who has 53 tackles, and defensive end Zac Crews, who has 7.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.
The historical series between the two programs has seen shifts in dominance. Montana State has won 17 of the last 21 games in the series. In the post-2000s era, the Bobcats lead the all-time series 34-23-1. Weber State has secured three wins in Bozeman over the last 26 years, occurring in 2000, 2008, and 2017.
Weather conditions in Bozeman are expected to include sunny skies and a temperature of 39 degrees at the 1 p.m. kickoff, with temperatures warming to approximately 45 degrees by the end of the game.
