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North Dakota State vs Montana State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Dakota State Bison | 6 | North Dakota State leads |
 Montana State Bobcats | 4 |
Meetings since 1927: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
North Dakota State has won the last 6 meetings.
2-4 Regular season
4-0 Postseason
6-4 Last 10
28-20 Avg score
6 Longest North Dakota State win run
Biggest North Dakota State win 52-10 in 2018, a 42-point margin.
Biggest North Dakota State loss 0-22 in 1927, a 22-point margin.
Every North Dakota State vs Montana State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 * | North Dakota State win | Neutral | 35-32 |
| 2023 * | North Dakota State win | Bozeman | 35-34 |
| 2021 * | North Dakota State win | Neutral | 38-10 |
| 2019 * | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 42-14 |
| 2018 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 52-10 |
| 2010 | North Dakota State win | Bozeman | 42-17 |
| 2005 | Montana State win | Bozeman | 17-20 |
| 1946 | Montana State win | Bozeman | 18-39 |
| 1929 | Montana State win | Bozeman | 0-6 |
| 1927 | Montana State win | Bozeman | 0-22 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the North Dakota State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1927.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 1927, 6-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Dakota State and Montana State meet.
How to watch North Dakota State vs Montana State
When North Dakota State and Montana State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the North Dakota State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the North Dakota State vs Montana State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The North Dakota State this season
Follow North Dakota State in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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North Dakota State vs Montana State: the essentials
North Dakota State Bison vs Montana State Bobcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Rocky Mountain (FBS). North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 1927, 6-4. Across 10 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Dakota State vs Montana State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the North Dakota State Bison team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Montana State against the whole conference, see Montana State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Dakota State and Montana State?
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 1927, 6-4. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch North Dakota State vs Montana State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are North Dakota State and Montana State in the same conference?
No. North Dakota State plays in the Mountain West. Montana State plays in the Rocky Mountain (FBS). This is a non-conference game.