Griz to host Tennessee State in first round of FCS Playoffs

Montana officially earned the No. 14 seed in the 2024 FCS football playoff bracket, the NCAA announced Sunday morning during the annual selection show on ESPNU, extending the Grizzlies' record playoff appearance total to 28.

The Griz (8-4) will now host the Tennessee State Tigers (9-3), co-champions of the Big South/Ohio Valley Association in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 8:15 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

The first-round game will be broadcast to millions of television sets nationwide on ESPN2. It is the only first round game that will be broadcast on national TV.

Saturday's game marks the first time Montana and Tennessee State have ever faced each other. The Grizzlies are 4-3 all-time against current members of the Big South/OVC Association. The last meeting between UM and a member of the association was when the Griz hosted Southeast Missouri in the first round of the 2022 FCS playoffs – a 34-24 win for UM.

Tennessee State is coached by former Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George. Former Grizzly Brandon Fisher is the Tigers' defensive coordinator.

The winner of Montana's first round game will travel to Brookings, South Dakota, to face the No. 3 seed South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the second round of the playoffs. Should Montana advance, it sets up a rematch of last year's national championship game.

Playoff Ticket Information

Season ticket holders have until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to secure their seats for the first-round playoff game. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 a.m. Tickets to the first-round game cost $30 each plus fees.

University of Montana students will receive free tickets to the game, and will be available at noon on Sunday, Nov. 24, at GoGriz.com/StudentTickets.

Purchase Tickets HERE.

Adams Center Ticket Office Hours (Nov. 24-30):
• Sun. Nov. 24th                                  Closed (Tickets may be purchased online)
• Mon. – Wed. Nov. 25 – Nov. 27       8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thu. Nov. 28th                                 Closed for Thanksgiving (Tickets may be purchased online)
• Fri. Nov. 29th                                    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Sat. Nov. 30th                                   10:00 a.m. – Halftime

3 WAYS TO BUY YOUR SEASON SEATS

Online at GrizTix.com
• 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.
• An additional $6.00 fee per season order (not per ticket) is charged for purchases.
• For single game ticket orders, there is a $11 per ticket fee.
• GrizTix accepts Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover for online orders.
• Please confirm you have a working credit card in your Griztix account

In Person
• You may come to the Adams Center Box Office and purchase your season seats.
• We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX.
• An additional $6.00 fee per season order (not per ticket) is charged for purchases.
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 $11 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 & Black Friday)
• You may experience difficulty getting through by phone due to the high volume of calls.

PARKING
If you have a season parking permit for lots A, F, L, M, M1, N, N1, P, R, S, T, U, V, 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, 5th and 6th Streets, P1 and Prescott Lot. You must purchase a permit for the playoff game(s).
• KMG - $105 (2 parking passes)
• RBS - $75 (1 parking pass)
• RBS - $105 (2 parking passes) (RBS #1 So. & RBS #2 So.)
• MR - $75 (1 parking pass)
• MR - $105 (2 parking passes)
• CD - $60 (all RV's)
• 5th - $60 (RV's – 40' spaces)
• 5th - $30 (CAR's – 20' spaces)
• 6th - $60 (RV's – 40' spaces)
• 6th - $30 (CAR's – 20' spaces)
• PRESCOTT - $30
• LOT P1, V (reserved), W - $30
• NON-RESERVED in "regular" lots – sold in advance - $25

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Griz to host Tennessee State in first round of FCS Playoffs

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