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Two top-25 foes FCS face off as No. 5 Montana meets No. 16 North Dakota on Saturday.
The Grizzlies are coming off a big 42-17 win over Central Washington, while the Fighting Hawks are 1-1 after a close loss to Kansas State and a 30-point win over Portland State.
Montana is 15-10-1 over North Dakota since 1915, but the Fighting Hawks have won the past two matchups, including a 27-24 victory in 2024.
The Grizzlies are led by electric running back Eli Gillman, who averages 13.2 yards per attempt with 198 yards and three touchdowns.
Quarterback Jerry Kaminski is the man to watch for North Dakota. He's thrown for 395 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 74 yards and three touchdowns.
Here's everything you need to know about watching Montana vs. North Dakota on Saturday.
What channel is Montana vs. North Dakota on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Montana vs. North Dakota will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.
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Montana vs. North Dakota start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. MT
Kickoff of Montana vs. North Dakota is set for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 13.
The game will be played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana.
Montana football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Grizzlies' schedule.
Sept. 6 | Montana 41, Central Washington 17 | — |
Sept. 13 | vs. North Dakota | 3 p.m. |
Sept. 20 | vs. Indiana State | 3 p.m. |
Sept. 27 | vs. Idaho | 10:15 p.m. |
Oct. 4 | at Idaho State | 8 p.m. |
Oct. 11 | vs. Cal Poly | 4 p.m. |
Oct. 18 | vs. Sacred Heart | 3 p.m. |
Oct. 24 | at Sacramento State | 10:30 p.m. |
Nov. 1 | at Weber State | 3 p.m. |
Nov. 8 | vs. Eastern Washington | 3 p.m. |
Nov. 15 | at Portland State | TBD |
Nov. 22 | vs. Montana State | 2 p.m. |
North Dakota football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Fighting Hawks' schedule.
Aug. 30 | Kansas State 38, North Dakota 35 | — |
Sept. 6 | North Dakota 50, Portland State | — |
Sept. 13 | at Montana | 3 p.m. |
Sept. 20 | vs. Valparaiso | 1 p.m. |
Oct. 4 | at Northern Iowa | 4 p.m. |
Oct. 11 | vs. Youngstown State | 3 p.m. |
Oct. 18 | at Southern Illinois | 2 p.m. |
Oct. 25 | vs. Indiana State | 3 p.m. |
Nov. 1 | at South Dakota | 12 p.m. |
Nov. 8 | vs. North Dakota State | 2:30 p.m. |
Nov. 15 | at Murray State | 12 p.m. |
Nov. 22 | vs. South Dakota State | 2 p.m. |