Montana State University Athletics

Montana State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning serious athletics with scholarships and strong fan support. The Bobcats field 11 varsity sports with 314 total athletes, representing just 2.2% of the 14,472 students. Athletic scholarships total nearly $7 million annually. The university competes in the Big Sky Conference against regional rivals. Montana State maintains one of college sports' most heated rivalries with the University of Montana Grizzlies, known as the "Brawl of the Wild." Football games between these schools draw passionate crowds and statewide attention. The Bobcats have built competitive programs across multiple sports, with football and basketball generating the most campus excitement. Bozeman's outdoor culture and mountain setting attract student-athletes who value both competition and recreation.