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NAU football set to face No. 1 Montana State on national TV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

NAU football set to face No. 1 Montana State on national TV

Summary

No. 18 Northern Arizona University (NAU) will compete against No. 1 Montana State on Saturday, September 26, in a Big Sky Conference game. The matchup will air on ESPN 2 at 7:30 p.m. MST. NAU enters the game with a 3-1 overall record, having recently achieved a strong offensive performance against Utah Tech, amassing 495 yards and 35 points. Montana State, the defending FCS champion, boasts an 18-game winning streak, including a recent 35-30 victory over Central Connecticut State. Both teams are 1-0 in conference play, with NAU head coach Brian Wright emphasizing the need for improved performance against Montana State.

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By the Numbers

•NAU holds a 3-1 overall record and is 1-0 in the Big Sky.
•Montana State brings an 18-game winning streak into the game.
•The matchup will be televised nationally on ESPN 2.
•NAU has the most takeaways in the FCS this season with 12.
•Both teams last faced each other in 2025, where Montana State won 34-10.

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What they're saying

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No. 18 NAU heads to Bozeman to face No. 1 Montana St. The Lumberjacks look to snap the Bobcats' 18-game win streak in front of a national audience.
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