Montana State Football Will Be in the National Spotlight in 2026

The start of the college football season is still a few months away, but fans of the Montana State Bobcats in Bozeman already have something to be excited about.

Montana State won the FCS National Championship in January, and the football team is already preparing for the upcoming season and a chance at another appearance on the big stage. Fans are ready for more Bobcat football, and a few of the games next season will be televised nationally, according to MSU.

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The national TV schedule was just released, and three games will be broadcast nationally, making it easier for fans to catch all of the action.

Three Montana State University Games to be Nationally Televised in 2026

The first nationally televised game will be against Nevada on September 12. The game will be broadcast on CW Sports with an 8:30 p.m. start time.

Later in the month, on September 26, the game against Northern Arizona will be broadcast on ESPN 2. Last, but certainly not least, the matchup against Big Sky Conference rival Idaho will be televised nationally on ESPN on October 7.

The full 2026 Montana State Bobcat Football schedule has been released, and the Cats kick off the season against Utah Tech on August 29. The first home game of the season will be against Butler on September 5.

The Big Sky Conference is expected to release information about more televised games later this summer.

It's great to hear that the Cats will be getting more attention on the national stage, and watching the games will be easier for fans.