Five Things to Watch: Montana Grizzlies Host South Dakota State in Second Round

Five things to watch: Montana Grizzlies host South Dakota State in second round

The Montana Grizzlies will host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a second-round playoff game that has the feel of a semifinal.

Buckle up: No. 3 Montana, No. 14 South Dakota State ready for second-round heavyweight duel

It's a heavyweight clash in the second round of this year's FCS playoffs as the No. 3 Montana Grizzlies (11-1) get set to host the No. 14 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-4) as these two programs are ready to line it up for the third straight year in the playoffs with their seasons on the line.It's the fourth straight meeting in the playoffs between these two programs, who will meet for the 11th time. SDSU won in the previous two playoff meetin…

FCS playoffs: South Dakota State at Montana feels like a semifinal matchup in Round 2

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State has defeated Montana in the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, and both times that's what was supposed to happen. In 2023, the Jackrabbits were defending national champions, winners of 28 games in a row and putting the finishing touches on one of the most dominant seasons in FCS history. The Grizzlies were a good team, but they felt more like sacrificial lamb than a threat to upset the Jacks. SDSU won 23-3. …

2025 FCS Playoffs: Second-Round Predictions

The 2025 FCS playoffs continue with the second round. The Top 8 seeds are coming off byes and now join the fun in the chase for a national championship. After a 6-2 mark last week, let’s predict some more scores. New Customer Offers at BetMGM New Customer Offer: Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l Terms Predictions Record:2025 Record: 129-462024 Record: 126-40 FCS Playoffs Second-Round Predictions Second-…