Montana at Montana State
Saturday, November 21, 2009. Montana kept the Great Divide Trophy Share
Montana beat Montana State 33–19. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Montana led the series 32–9–1.
Final at Bobcat Stadium, BozemanAttendance 15,127
- At kickoff
- 38°F, a few clouds, wind 9 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Gallatin Field Airport (KBZN), 17 km from the stadium, nine minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 0 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 33 |
| Montana State | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 19 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Montana 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Montana–Montana State gameMontana leads 38–18–1 in 57 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.
| 2025 | Montana State 48, Montana 23 | FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal |
| 2025 | Montana State 31, Montana 28 | |
| 2024 | Montana State 34, Montana 11 | |
| 2023 | Montana 37, Montana State 7 | |
| 2022 | Montana State 55, Montana 21 | |
| 2021 | Montana 29, Montana State 10 |
Around this game
Montana
- Next gamevs. South Dakota StateNov. 28, 2009, NCAA Division I Football Championship – First Round
- SeasonMontana in 2009
- ProgramMontana history and records
Montana State
- Next gamevs. Fort LewisSept. 4, 2010
- SeasonMontana State in 2009
- ProgramMontana State history and records

