Montana State Justin Lamson (8) throws in the first quarter against Montana in the semifinal round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 20. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Casey Kreider
December 20, 2025
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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.