Help Missoula be named “Best College Sports Town” in America
8/3/2026 1:23:00 PM | General
As Montanans, we know how loud and passionate Griz fans can be. But it's no longer our little secret.
In fact, USA Today recently published a list of 20 cities they consider the best when it comes to college sports fandom. Not only is Missoula featured among the 20 finalists, but it is the only city from the FCS level, and the only one recognized that is home to a non-Power 4 program.
Missoula and Griz Nation are going up against some heavy hitters from the SEC, Big Ten and others. Among the competition includes Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Alabama), University Park, Pennsylvania (Penn State), Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LSU), Athens, Georgia (Georgia), Ann Arbor, Michigan (Michigan), Eugene, Oregon (Oregon) and others.
USA Today selected the finalists. Now, the publication is leaving it up to fans to decide the winner.
We know Griz fans are always up for a challenge, and nearly one week into the voting period, Missoula proudly ranks first thanks to your support!
Votes are still being counted through Monday, August 17, however, and fans can vote once per day, per device and browser. Let's help others around the country see one of the many things that makes Griz Nation and our hometown of Missoula special!
Spread the word, and vote daily at: GoGriz.com/VoteMissoula
In fact, USA Today recently published a list of 20 cities they consider the best when it comes to college sports fandom. Not only is Missoula featured among the 20 finalists, but it is the only city from the FCS level, and the only one recognized that is home to a non-Power 4 program.
Missoula and Griz Nation are going up against some heavy hitters from the SEC, Big Ten and others. Among the competition includes Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Alabama), University Park, Pennsylvania (Penn State), Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LSU), Athens, Georgia (Georgia), Ann Arbor, Michigan (Michigan), Eugene, Oregon (Oregon) and others.
USA Today selected the finalists. Now, the publication is leaving it up to fans to decide the winner.
We know Griz fans are always up for a challenge, and nearly one week into the voting period, Missoula proudly ranks first thanks to your support!
Votes are still being counted through Monday, August 17, however, and fans can vote once per day, per device and browser. Let's help others around the country see one of the many things that makes Griz Nation and our hometown of Missoula special!
Spread the word, and vote daily at: GoGriz.com/VoteMissoula
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