The Bobcats did something no other Montana State team has done in 42 years, bring a national championship trophy back to Bozeman. This Cats team will forever be

Montana State will celebrate its national championship football team with a parade through downtown and a celebration at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Montana State visits the Idaho Vandals after Christian King scored 27 points in the Bobcats' 68-64 win against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Both of MSU's starting corners and a backup who was essentially a third starter plan to play elsewhere next season.

Montana State cornerbacks Jhase McMillan and Carson Williams before the Bobcats' game against Illinois State in the FCS national championship at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. MISSOULA — At least seven Montana State Bobcats, including three starters, have entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The Iowa State Cyclones are not done trying to add talent on the transfer portal, hosting a Montana State Bobcats star.

"I cannot wait to celebrate with our students, faculty, staff, neighbors, friends and our athletes, who brought this championship home not just for MSU but for the entire state of

Bobcats fans across Billings filled seats early, ordered rounds of beer, and braced for history Monday night as Montana State chased its first national football championship in more than four decades.