Griz earn No. 6 seed – Will host second round playoff game in Missoula

The Montana Grizzlies officially returned to the FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2015 on Sunday with the FCS Selection Committee seeding UM at No. 6 to give the Griz a first-round bye.

Montana (9-3, 6-2 BSC) will now host a second-round matchup against the winner of the Southeast Louisiana (7-4) vs Villanova (9-3) first round-game on Dec. 7 in Missoula. Kickoff for the second-round contest at Washington-Grizzly Stadium is set for 1 p.m. The game will be streamed nationwide on ESPN 3.

The selection extends Montana's FCS record playoff appearance total to 24 seasons.

Montana is one of four teams from the Big Sky Conference to earn a seed in the FCS Playoffs, with conference co-champion Weber State earning the third seed, Sacramento State taking the fourth seed, and Montana State earing the fifth seed.

Should Montana win its second-round contest against Southeast Louisiana or Villanova, the Grizzlies will advance in the bracket to face the winner of Weber State's second round game. Wofford and Kennesaw State will face off in the first round, with the winner traveling to Ogden, Utah, on Dec. 7 to face Weber State in the second round.

Up to date playoff ticket information can be found at GoGriz.com/FCS.

There were 10 automatic playoff bids given to conferences with an additional 14 teams receiving at-large bids for the playoffs. The FCS Playoffs begin on Nov. 30^thwith the first-round games, followed by the second round on Dec. 7, the quarterfinals on Dec. 13 and 14 and the semifinals on Dec. 20 and 21. The NCAA Division I Football Championship game will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT on ABC.

2019 FCS PLAYOFF INFORMATION

Regular Ticket price: $35

SEASON TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION:

The 2019 NCAA FCS Championship Tournament will be held in 5 rounds.

#6 Grizzlies will host a 2nd Round game in Missoula at 1:00 PM December 7, 2019
The deadline to purchase your season seats is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3^rd

Box Office Hours:

Sun. Nov. 24^th............................................................ Closed
(Tickets may be purchased online or by fax.)
Mon. – Wed. Nov. 25^th – Nov. 27.............................. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thu. Nov. 28^th............................................................ Closed for Thanksgiving
(Tickets may be purchased online or by fax.)
Fri. Nov. 29^th ............................................................. 4:30 p.m. - halftime of the Griz Basketball game
Sat. Nov. 30th & Sun. Dec. 1^st…………………………………………… Closed
(Tickets may be purchased online or by fax.)
Mon. Dec. 2^nd – Thurs. Dec. 5^th................................. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fri. Dec. 6^th ............................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
After hours WILL CALL...................................... 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 7^th............................................................... 8:30 a.m. – Halftime

4 WAYS TO BUY YOUR SEASON SEATS

Online at GrizTix.com
******PRINT-AT-HOME OPTION IS AVAILABLE WHEN BUYING ONLINE******

Buy OnLine – Save time and receive instant confirmation via email!
- Purchase online ONLY if you want all of your season tickets. (GrizTix cannot accommodate partial orders online.)
- Go to www.griztix.com and choose "FCS Playoffs" for detailed information and instructions.
  - If you did not choose the print-at-home option -Tickets will be available for pick up after 12pm on Tuesday.
    - Print and bring your order confirmation; it really helps!

An additional $6.00 fee per season order (not per ticket) is charged for online purchases.
- For single game ticket orders, there is a $4.50 per ticket fee.
- GrizTix accepts Visa, MasterCard or AMEX for online orders.

Click here for a printable order form

FAX in your order form

Complete your order form (below) with credit/debit card payment information and fax to (406) 243-2514. A $6.00 fee per season order will apply. For ADDITIONAL Single Game Tickets there is a $4.50 per ticket fee.
- FAX ORDERS FOR SEASON SEATS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE.No order will be processed without payment. GrizTix accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX for fax orders.
- Please do not call in to check on your order.Due to the high volume of ticket sales during playoff weeks, we cannot research your orders while you hold. If there is a problem you will be contacted by GrizTix staff.
- For Fax Orders, please allow 2 business days before pickup.

In Person

You may come to the Adams Center Box Office, (please bring a filled out order form, form is below) purchase your season seats and take them with you.
We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking on campus is limited and may it can be difficult to find parking close to the Adams Center.

By Phone

Call (406) 243-4051 or 888-MONTANA.
- A $6.00 fee per Season Order will apply.
- Single Game Tickets have a $4.50 per ticket fee.
- We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover or AMEX.
GrizTix Call Center hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(Except Thanksgiving)

You may experience difficulty getting through by phone due to the high volume of calls.
Please allow 1 business day before pickup.

You may authorize another person to pick up your tickets on your order form or when you purchase by phone. However, please note that tickets will be filed under the last name or business that is listed on the account.

PARKING

If you have a season parking permit for lots M, M1, N, P, R, T, U, V, W, Y or Z it will be honored for the playoff game. You must have your season hang tag for admittance to your designated lot.

GAME DAY TAILGATES, RESERVED AND RV PARKING

If you have a Season Reserved Tailgate in Kirkwood Memorial Grove, River Bowl South and Memorial Row or a Season Reserved RV and Season Reserved Car spaces along Campus Drive, Van Buren, 5^th and 6^th Streets and Prescott Lot. You must purchase a permit for the playoff game(s). Please visit www.gogriz.com/FBParking for more information and to fill out your request to reserve your space.

SINGLE GAME PURCHASE INFORMATION:

If you do not have season tickets and wish to attend the Griz playoff game - SINGLE GAME TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE, BEGINNING NOVEMBER 24!!

Purchase tickets online at www.griztix.com
Stop by the Adams Center Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Order tickets over the phone at (406) 243-4051 or 888-MONTANA (expect delays with this route)

Season ticket holders will have until Tuesday at 6 p.m. of game week to renew their seats. All remaining seats still available after that will open to the general public at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Griz earn No. 6 seed – Will host second round playoff game in Missoula

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