Griz playoff game free on Big Sky TV

The Big Sky Conference and Broadcast International have announced that Saturday's first-round NCAA Division I Football Championship playoff game between the University of Montana and Wofford will be available free on Big Sky TV.

Saturday's contest in Missoula features the second-ranked Montana Grizzlies and Southern Conference champion Wofford, ranked No. 11. Coverage begins at noon.

To view the game on the Internet, fans will need to log on to www.bigskytv.org on Saturday and click on the link to the game.

Users will not need to register, but viewers are encouraged to visit www.bigskytv.org today to watch a demo video, and make sure their computers are configured correctly to view Saturday's game.

Instructions for those operating Windows Vista, and many other troubleshooting directions are available at www.bigskytv.org.

Montana, the Big Sky Conference champion, is making its 15th straight playoff appearance. The Grizzlies bring an 11-0 record into Saturday's playoff game.

Wofford bring an 8-3 record into Washington-Grizzly Stadium. It is the first meeting between the programs.