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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: National title ties, Palouse ties and other stuff
January 11, 2026 1:15 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: National title ties, Palouse ties and other stuff

Montana State was coming off football seasons of 7-5, 8-5 and 5-6 when the Bobcats decided to led coach Rob Ash go after nine seasons, despite an overall record of 70-38 in Bozeman. The Bobcats were three years removed from their third straight FCS playoff appearance. Also, Montana State had lost its last three to rival Montana — and lost seven of nine to the Griz under Ash.

April 17, 2025 midnight

Full Count: I am here not to bury Donovan

On Nov. 25, 1985 a youngish reporter, in his Monday duties writing about Griz football for the Montana Kaimin student newspaper, traipsed into Larry Donovan’s office.

December 6, 2025 11 p.m.

Law roundup: Hitting stop sign is Instagram-worthy event

Three giggling teens allegedly got out of a black Lexus sedan after hitting a stop sign, took pictures and then hit the road. Someone told the Kalispell Police Department that the sign was in the yard of a residence at the northwest corner of the intersection.

LOCAL WATCH: Longanecker makes professional debut for Crown Legacy FC
September 25, 2025 2:45 p.m.

LOCAL WATCH: Longanecker makes professional debut for Crown Legacy FC

LOCAL WATCH: Longanecker makes professional debut for Crown Legacy FC

Big Sky Now: How the Bobcats outlasted the Redbirds in an overtime thriller for the FCS National Championship
January 6, 2026 8:35 a.m.

Big Sky Now: How the Bobcats outlasted the Redbirds in an overtime thriller for the FCS National Championship

Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen to immediately break down Montana State’s FCS National Championship victory over Illinois State in Nashville on Monday night.

Big Sky Now: Bobcats crowned FCS National Champions and a recap of the Big Sky season
January 10, 2026 2:05 p.m.

Big Sky Now: Bobcats crowned FCS National Champions and a recap of the Big Sky season

On this episode of Big Sky Now the panel breaks down an unforgettable overtime victory over Illinois State in Nashville — the Bobcats’ first national title in 41 years.

May 29, 2025 1:15 a.m.

Northwest Notes: May 29, 2025

This is the third consecutive season the Vandals have been ranked in the top 10 in the HERO Sports Preseason Poll.

Big Sky Now: FCS championship coverage from Nashville
January 5, 2026 10:10 a.m.

Big Sky Now: FCS championship coverage from Nashville

Montana State is one win away from an FCS national championship, and Big Sky Now is on the ground in Nashville.

More Reign in Spokane
March 29, 2026 1:15 a.m.

More Reign in Spokane

The Reign are playing three home matches in Spokane while Lumen Field in Seattle is getting readied for the upcoming World Cup.

April 11, 2025 1:10 a.m.

Northwest Notes April 11, 2025

Former University of Idaho safety Tommy McCormick received the 24th annual Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) announced.

January 28, 2026 11:30 a.m.

Shrine Bowl: Griz Wortham big in return game

FRISCO, Texas — Michael Wortham got his touches at Tuesday’s East-West Shrine Bowl, even if it wasn’t in the passing game.

Griz Wortham headed to Shrine Bowl
January 21, 2026 6:55 p.m.

Griz Wortham headed to Shrine Bowl

Record-setting Montana receiver and return specialist Michael Wortham has accepted an invitation to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, one of the nation’s premiere college all-star games and NFL scouting events.

PHOTOS: Montana State heads back to FCS Championship with 48-23 win over Montana
December 20, 2025 7:30 p.m.

PHOTOS: Montana State heads back to FCS Championship with 48-23 win over Montana

Photos from the Montana State Bobcats 48-23 win over the Montana Grizzlies in an FCS semifinal matchup at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 20. With the win, the Bobcats advance to the FCS Championship to face Illinois State.

PHOTOS: Bobcats at FCS Championship media day
January 3, 2026 11 a.m.

PHOTOS: Bobcats at FCS Championship media day

Montana State University gets a first look at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Jan. 3 ahead of the FCS Championship game against Illinois State.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Idaho-WSU game start of intriguing college football season
August 24, 2025 1:15 a.m.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Idaho-WSU game start of intriguing college football season

Generally, these matchups go one of three ways — a close game, with the FBS team eking out a win, or the FCS team pulling off the “upset,” or the FBS team pulling away. We’ll find out next Saturday night.

PHOTOS: Montana State outlasts Illinois State 35-34 in FCS Championship overtime thriller
January 5, 2026 10 p.m.

PHOTOS: Montana State outlasts Illinois State 35-34 in FCS Championship overtime thriller

Photos from the Montana State Bobcats' 35-34 win over Illinois State in overtime in the FCS National Championship game held at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, Jan. 5.

July 25, 2025 1:10 a.m.

Northwest Notes: July 25, 2025

Updates on Eastern Washington football.

September 6, 2025 1:10 a.m.

Vandals become Fightin’ Taters for the week

In conjunction with Ag Appreciation Week, Idaho will wear “Fightin’ Taters” decals on its helmets today.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies surpass South Dakota, set up rematch with 'Cats
December 13, 2025 7 p.m.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies surpass South Dakota, set up rematch with 'Cats

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 52-22 win over the South Dakota Coyotes in the FCS quarterfinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 13.

October 10, 2025 midnight

Cats, Griz capsules for Oct. 11

Montana State leads the Big Sky and is ninth in the FCS in total defense, allowing 296 yards per game.