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Montana State's Brent Vigen Named Big Sky Coach of Year, Plans to Remain with Bobcats
Brent Vigen won his third Big Sky Coach of the Year after leading Montana State to a 10-game winning streak and a No. 3 FCS Playoff seed.
- On November 26, 2025, Brent Vigen declined an external offer and chose to remain at Montana State after speaking with Athletic Director Leon Costello and posting on Montana State Football social media.
- Vigen said the program's investments influenced his choice, citing Montana State University investments and long-term football plans and adding, `I'm honored for the opportunity to keep leading this team and to continue this journey as the head football coach.`
- The season's results strengthened Vigen's position as Montana State Bobcats won ten straight games and defeated the University of Montana, leading to his third Big Sky Coach of the Year award.
- Vigen's decision secures coaching continuity for the playoffs as Montana State will enter as the No. 2 seed and host the Dec. 6 game in Bozeman, Montana.
- On November 26, 2025, Brent Vigen earned his third Big Sky Coach of the Year award, with Justin Lamson and Caden Dowler also honored at Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman.
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Montana State's Brent Vigen says he's staying as Bobcats football coach
Montana State University football coach Brent Vigen announced Wednesday he is staying in Bozeman.The Bobcat coach, who led his team to a second consecutive Big Sky Conference title this season, wrote on social media that he spoke with the school's athletics director, Leon Costello, and chose to remain in place."I'm honored for the opportunity to keep leading this team and to continue this journey as the head football coach," Vigen wrote in a sta…
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