'House divided': Montana State grad, Illinois State grad add FCS title to engagement bliss

'House divided': Montana State grad, Illinois State grad add FCS title to engagement bliss

"It's a fun way to start this next chapter." - ISU grad Lexi Showalter, who got engaged to MSU grad Dan McGee in early December

Montana State's 'Takeaway Hat' has become big part of defense's identity

When Montana State linebacker Bryce Grebe delivered a game-sealing interception return for a touchdown late in the Bobcats' FCS semifinal victory over Montana, his sideline celebration with MSU's 'Takeaway Hat' had to be cut short."He comes to the sideline and they got the hat waiting for him," recalled Montana State co-defensive coordinator Shawn Howe. "And I'm like, 'Hey, we can't turn this into a huge celebration this time because we're getti…

FCS Championship: #2 Montana State vs. Illinois State Preview & Prediction

The FCS championship will have a new look this year. After 15 years in Frisco, Texas, the title game is heading to Nashville. And a new-look champion will be crowned. No. 2 seed Montana State hasn’t won an FCS title since 1984. Unseeded Illinois State has never won an FCS championship. Check out our preview and prediction below. Predictions Record:2025 Record: 138-512024 Record: 126-40 Montana State vs. Illinois State On TV The matchup between …