Montana to host NDSU in Saturday semifinal

Montana's postseason run continues next week in another battle of FCS bluebloods when the North Dakota State Bison visit Missoula in the semifinal round of the playoffs, with gametime set for Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p.m.

For the second week in a row, the game will be broadcast to millions of fans nationwide on ESPN2.

The Griz versus Bison game will be a rematch of the 2022 FCS second round matchup in Fargo when North Dakota State topped Montana 49-26.

It will also be the first meeting between the two powerhouse programs in Missoula since 2015 when the Griz beat a Carson Wentz-led Bison squad 38-35 in one of the most memorable games ever at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

No. 2 seed Montana improved to 12-1 on the season and stayed undefeated at home Friday night beating Furman 35-28 in the quarterfinal round to advance to the semis for the 11^th time in program history and the first time since 2011.

North Dakota State avenged a regular season loss to South Dakota with a lopsided 45-17 win over the Coyotes on the road in Vermillion.

The winner of the Griz/Bison game will advance to the FCS National Championship game in Frisco, Texas, on January 7.

Tickets to Saturday's semifinal are now on sale to season ticket holders at GrizTix.com.

Tickets for non-season ticket holders will become available on Tuesday, December 12th at 5 p.m.

Season ticket holders have until NOON on Tuesday, December 12th to purchase their same seats for the game. Any season tickets not purchased by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday will go on sale to the general public beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12th.

The Adams Center box office will stay open after traditional hours on Tuesday night to assist those who wish to purchase in person.

Tickets to the semifinal are $35 each. Student tickets are FREE, with student guest passes costing $10.

For more information on tickets, visit GoGriz.com/FCSPlayoffs.

University of Montana Athletics

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