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If it’s FCS playoff time, it must be time for Montana vs. South Dakota State.
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The two powerhouses square off in the playoffs for the third consecutive year, with the Grizzlies the favorites this time.
Montana (11-1) is coming off a bye as the No. 3 seed in the bracket, while 14th-seeded SDSU (9-4) trounced New Hampshire in the opening round last week.
The Jackrabbits have won the last two playoff games between the teams in emphatic fashion, picking up a 35-18 victory in the second round last year and completing a perfect season with a 23-3 rout in the national championship game two years ago.
Can SDSU find a way to win a playoff game in Missoula for the first time? Here’s all you need to know to tune in and watch.
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Where to watch Montana vs. South Dakota State today
Montana vs. South Dakota State will not air on a traditional national TV channel. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+, with Richard Cross and Jeff Woody on the call.
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Montana vs. South Dakota State start time
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Time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 12 p.m. MT
Montana vs. South Dakota State is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6. The game will be played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana
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FCS playoffs schedule, results 2025
Saturday, Nov. 29 (First round)
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Scores |
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Yale 43, No. 15 Youngstown State 42 |
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No. 9 Rhode Island 27, Central Connecticut State 19 |
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No. 12 Villanova 52, Harvard 7 |
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Illinois State 21, No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana 3 |
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No. 10 Abilene Christian 38, Lamar 20 |
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North Dakota 31, No. 13 Tennessee Tech 6 |
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No. 11 South Dakota 38, Drake 17 |
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No. 14 South Dakota State 41, New Hampshire 3 |
Saturday, Dec. 6 (Second round)
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Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
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No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova |
Noon |
ESPN+ |
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No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota |
Noon |
ESPN+ |
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No. 1 North Dakota State vs. Illinois State |
1 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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No. 4 Tarleton State vs. North Dakota |
1 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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No. 2 Montana State vs. Yale |
2 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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No. 3 Montana vs. No. 14 South Dakota State |
2 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian |
2 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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No. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island |
10 p.m. |
ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN app |
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