Brad Daly garnered the 2013 Buck Buchanan Award and the FCS Athletics Directors Association Award, and is perhaps the best pure pass rusher in MSU history. Through the 2011 season, the Bobcats are 9-6-2 in postseason play. Montana State has seen 29 players receive First Team All-America recognition, with 22 of those earning consensus All-America status based on being selected to the first team of three or more recognized All-America teams. He finished his career with 1,133 yards rushing and 11,203 yards passing. Seven light standards were erected around the stadium. He ranked first on his team in tackles for loss (14.5), quarterback hurries (seven) and forced fumbles (seven), which was also the top mark in the nation. Although it would be seven more seasons until Montana State would again win more than it lost, that season helped chart the course into what would become an unbelievably successful period in Montana State's football history as the Bobcats would take 22 of the next 30 games from 1956 to 1985 from the Grizzlies and would win all three of their national championships during that same span. [11], Montana State holds the distinction of being the only college football program with national championships in three levels of college football. First round. The Bobcats tied New Mexico, 13–13. Daly also joined punter Matthew Peot as the only unanimous All-America selections in school history. After a 2-2 start, the 1984 team finished 12-2 following a 1-10 season in 1983. Ash came to MSU from Drake University where he was the head coach for 18 years. The new end zone seating holds over 7,200 fans. "Erickson killed us," UM head coach Jack Swarthout said. Following that Montana started "The Streak" when it won 16 straight games from 1986 to 2001. From 1963 to 1985 Montana State enjoyed its most successful period of the Cat-Griz rivalry. Daly left football after that season, only to return a year later with a renewed vigor. More:Montana Sports Scoreboard: State championship football playoff schedules. 2021 Football Roster - Montana State University Athletics. MSU took the lead on a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown by safety Joe Roberts Jr. Quarterback Kelly Bradley threw for over 300 yards in each playoff game and had eight touchdown passes in the postseason. The 1956 Montana State College (now University) football team is being recognized for capturing the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's first-ever national championship, which is defined by a team's affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Lewistown 21, Sidney 0 Miles City 46, Belgrade 7 Corvallis 28, Frenchtown 23 Dillon 27, Whitefish 7. MSU renovated the south end zone in 2011, adding 5,277 seats to bring the official seating capacity to 17,777. Prior to the 2011 addition, Bobcat Stadium was renovated in 1997 when the west grandstand was removed and replaced with a new grandstand with luxury sky suites, indoor stadium seating, press box, and club room. Stenerud's name is in the Kansas City Chiefs' ring of honor and he is one of just four MSU players to have his number "78" retired. The Butte native joined the program in 1956, and starting at center as a true freshman, helped lead Montana State to its first national title when it tied St. Joseph's in the first NAIA championship game 0–0. The emergence of the MHSA gave a high degree of assurance to youthful high school athletes that the privilege of participating in an equitable, well-organized athletic program would be available to them. 2016-17. It was the first such distinction for a Montana State player. Click on this link to see the updated matchups, game locations/times and results for the 2020 Class C - Player State Football Championship Series. In 1946, however, things began to change. View the 2021 Montana State Football Schedule at FBSchedules.com. I am one of over forty people currently running state tournaments, and, once all states have a champion, they will go head to head to determine the best helmet in the country. The Bobcats did not record a winning season between 1931 and 1941, MSC's last pre-war squad. They have qualified for the NCAA playoffs eight times, once (1976) as a Division II member and ten times (1984, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2019) as a Division I-AA/FCS member. The Bobcats were led by head coach Sonny Holland and sophomore quarterback Paul Dennehy. MSU is one of three Big Sky Conference schools, along with Boise State and North Dakota, to win a Camellia Bowl game. Erickson led Montana State to three straight (1966, 1967, 1968) Big Sky Conference championships, and a spot in the 1966 College Division Western Regional (Camellia Bowl), where the Bobcats lost to the San Diego State Aztecs 28–7. MSU was a NAIA independent from 1957–1962 and UM was a NCAA University Division (large) independent in 1950 and 1962. 2017-18. Schaefer scored on a short run with 8:15 to play and Erickson hit Bain for a touchdown with five minutes left cutting the lead to two at 24–22. Lulay started the sixth game of his freshman year against Idaho State. Before World War II, Montana State football tasted success often, but in small doses. All told he had 480 yards rushing in three games against Montana, all wins. Montana State, behind head coach Dave Arnold, beat Arkansas State 31-14, after falling behind 14-0, in the quarterfinals and Rhode Island 32-20, after trailing 20-12 entering the fourth quarter, in the semifinals. Lulay was the quarterback at MSU from 2002-2005 leading the Bobcats to three Big Sky Conference titles and two NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearances. Sam McCullum was a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX against the Oakland Raiders. The most recent is Dane Fletcher, who was a linebacker for the New England Patriots, in Super Bowl XLVI. He was also a head coach in college and professional football from 1982 to 2011. When it reassembled following World War II, its special mission was to carry the Bobcat banner after 14 members of Montana State's previous team, the 1941 squad, were killed during World War II. The playing field ran east–west and had lighting as far back as the 1940s. 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He played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1956–64, and for five straight years was an All-Western All-Star and twice was an All-Canadian All-Star. Ash hasn't had a losing season at MSU and his season record has improved each year. He went on to coach the Miami Hurricanes to two NCAA Division I-A national championships. He went on to play eight seasons in the NFL, including five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The name of the stadium was changed from Reno H. Sales Stadium to Bobcat Stadium at this time. Robbinsville vs. Northampton County (NCHSAA 1A Final) Tarboro vs. East Surry (NCHSAA 1AA Final) Northeastern vs. Reidsville (NCHSAA 2A Final) Salisbury vs. Shelby (NCHSAA 2AA Final) Leesville Road vs. Zebulon B. Vance (NCHSAA 4AA Final) Southern Nash vs. Charlotte Catholic (NCHSAA 3A Final) North Dakota State is unanimous No. Bobcat Stadium is approximately a half mile due south. There are two divisions; flag football for third and fourth grades, and tackle football for … These additions would increase seating capacity to approximately 24,000. In 2008, the natural grass playing surface was replaced with FieldTurf. The other time it occurred was when 1984's national championship team saw defensive end Mark Fellows, punter Dirk Nelson, and offensive tackle Bill Schmidt selected. He has been an NFL defensive line coach since 1990 and currently coaches in that capacity for the Denver Broncos. They finished at 9-0-1. The only pre-war regular to play in the Harbor Bowl was Bill Zupan, whose brother Al was among those 'Cat gridders making the ultimate sacrifice. The three events (Montana Classic Cup, Montana State Cup and Montana Showcase) provide competition based on … Among other 2011 upgrades were an 18' x 37' LED video board, two scoreboards and sound system. In 10 regular-season games, the team captain collected 51 tackles and led the Big Sky with 12 sacks. Kollar became one of just four Big Sky Conference players ever selected as an NFL first round draft choice when he was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1974. Composed of war-hardened veterans, Clyde Carpenter and the Bobcats rolled up a 5-3-1 regular season record, impressive enough to land the team its first-ever bowl bid. The Bobcats trailed by 15 points in the fourth quarter and outscored the Grizzlies 29-3 after falling behind 22-0. Montana State vs Eastern Washington Prediction, Line. The game was aired on CBS television and radio. The Bobcats have won conference titles in eight of the past nine decades and have won multiple conference titles in seven of the last eight decades. Holland's No. Eight years later, the Bobcats defeated Louisiana Tech, 19–6, in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game in Charleston, South Carolina, for their third national championship. FB: 39: Jesse Jones: Sr: RB 4: Tom Clements: Jr C: 55: Robb Fellows: Sr: OG: 73: Bruce Randall: Jr: OG: 60: Todd Vasey: So: OT: 74: Don Leake: So: OT: 66: Bill Schmidt: Sr: WR 2: Tom White: Jr: WR 89: Brent Bateman: Sr: TE 24: Tom Malhum: Sr: WR 18: Kelly Davis: So: WR 44: Derek Dietrich: Jr: RB 21: David Pandt: So: FB 25: Eric Miller: So: FB 30: Toby Petty: Jr Prior to Drake he was the head coach at Division III Juniata for nine years. [citation needed]. The championship was the first for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the 1956 Montana State football team is a member of the RMAC Hall of Fame. [16] It was razed in early 1972 and is the site of the Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center, opened in 1973. 2021 Montana State Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com. Score updates from the 119th Cat-Griz football game and Montana's high school football state championships. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. While that game stands out, his best performances were against the Grizzlies. Fund-raising isn't expected to go public until 2015. Look back at all the 2019 Montana state champions from football, volleyball, cross country, soccer and the fall golf sports seasons. The Bobcats have played in 945 games and their all-time record stands at 456-457-32. 's 1985 championship team. The RMAC would drop down to the small college division of NCAA football in 1939 and remained there until 1952 when it joined the NAIA. Ash has complied a 39-20 (.661) overall record, which represents the third best winning percentage and fourth best win total in school history in the modern era of the sport. Upon the establishment of Division II in 1973, a full playoff system was introduced to determine the national champion. He would later go on to play for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings earning four trips to the Pro Bowl in his 19 seasons as a professional. He is a member of the MSU Hall of Fame and his number "77" is one of only four football numbers retired by MSU. A running back from 1964–67 nicknamed the Iron Tumbleweed, Don Hass is one of only two players in MSU history to receive first team All-America status twice, and is the only MSU player to be named a first team NCAA All-America twice. Prior to the 2011 addition Bobcat Stadium was renovated in 1997 when the west grandstand was removed and replaced with a new grandstand with luxury sky suites, indoor stadium seating, press box, and club room. Kollar became one of just four Big Sky Conference players ever selected as an NFL first round draft choice when he was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1974. In the history of college football, including the NAIA, there have been just 11 quarterbacks that have gone over 10,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing for their career. The first was Stenerud in Super Bowl IV, followed by Ron East, who played defensive tackle the following year in Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys. The Bobcats schedule includes opponents, date, … The NCAA Western Regional was one of four regionals that led up to the selection of the NCAA College Division champion by poll. From 1963 to 1985 Montana State enjoyed its most successful period of the Cat-Griz rivalry. Prior to that UM had a 40–10–5 advantage. The former Bobcat All-America was a standout defensive back and kick return specialist for nine years with Calgary. The NCAA Western Regional was one of four regionals that led up to the selection of the NCAA College Division champion by poll. Stenerud's name is in the Kansas City Chiefs' ring of honor, and he is one of just four MSU players to have his number, "78" retired. MSU's other defensive tackle Chase Benson of Helena, Mont. UM takes over at the 20 with speedy receiver Ron Baines at quarterback. He ran for a Cat-Griz record 209 yards against Montana in 1967, leading the Bobcats to a 14–8 win. A year later he bounced back, despite nagging injuries, to lead the nation in sacks with 14 sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss. During this period UM enjoyed a 30–8–1 edge in Cat-Griz games. Both teams play for The Great Divide Trophy. Bobcat Stadium is approximately a half mile (0.8 km) due south. MSU ended the drought by winning three of four, while UM holds a 6-4 edge after "The Streak" with Montana winning the most recent game 36-10 in Bozeman. Before World War II, Montana State football tasted success often, but in small doses. Montana State, behind head coach Dave Arnold, beat Arkansas State 31–14, after falling behind 14–0, in the quarterfinals and Rhode Island 32–20, after trailing 20–12 entering the fourth quarter, in the semifinals. The Lions started the season 0–5 before winning 13 of their last 15 games to win the championship. His 2007 team was 6-5, followed by a 7-5 mark in 2008, 7-4 in 2009, 9-3 in 2010 and 10-3 in 2011. He graduated with a 3.91 GPA. With three wins he will move into second place. MSU is one of just three schools to have repeat winners of the Buck Buchanan Award, which is given out annually by The Sports Network to the most outstanding defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Stream sports and other activities from high schools across Montana, both live and on demand. The Bobcats also won their third straight Big Sky Conference title that season. In 1966 he ran for 142 yards in a 38–0 rout in Missoula. He led MSU to Big Sky titles and the FCS playoffs the first three years of his career. The Cat-Griz game against Montana in 2013 set a stadium record with an attendance of 21,527. MSU finished the 1926 season undefeated in RMAC conference games, but was not awarded a conference title. He led the Eagles to one league title and was 51-36-3. Their primary rival is Montana, whom they meet in the annual Brawl of the Wild, more commonly referred to as the Cat-Griz game. The Bobcats finished the 1964 season at 7-4. MSC rejoined the NCAA (College Division) in 1957, and had one of its most successful runs as an independent from 1957 to 1962 with six straight winning seasons, including an 8-2 mark in 1957 and 8-1 in 1958. Semifinals. 2012-13. In his sophomore year, he proved his worth by leading the Big Sky Conference with 12.5 sacks as a situational pass rusher. It was located directly south of the Romney Gym, across Grant Street and northeast of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, which opened in 1957. [8] Kostrba ran for 100 yards in both playoff games and Don Ueland ran for 94 in the championship game. Running back Tom Kostrba scored from seven yards out in the fourth quarter to seal the win.[6]. The Bobcats did not record a winning season between 1931 and 1941, MSC's last pre-war squad. Reno H. Sales Stadium was erected in 1973 and replaced Gratton Field. In 1954, Jim Argeris became the first player selected as a first team All-America. Tight end Joe Bignell hauled in 10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the championship game. UNLV 77, Duke 79, Kentucky 103, Duke 104, UNC 54, Kansas 53, NC State 54, Houston 52 NCAA Tournament 1988 NCAA , 1976 NCAA , 1940 NCAA , 1950 NCAA , 1981 NCAA Montana State head coach Jeff Choate believes North Dakota State's decade-long run of dominance in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision isn't good for the college game. All three Big Sky Conference championships were taken in the last game of the season with wins over rival Montana. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the AFL's 1966 draft. 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