Get your claws ready — it’s Bears vs. Bobcats in a classic FCS grudge match where both sides are out to prove who rules the wilderness. Northern Colorado hopes to claw back into relevance after a rough mid-season run, while Montana State rolls in like a pack of predators on the prowl, unbeaten in Big Sky play and hungry for another statement win.
The Bobcats mauled the Bears 55–17 in their last meeting, and history isn’t exactly on Northern Colorado’s side — they’ve lost six straight to Montana State. Still, under the lights in Greeley at noon local time (1:00 p.m. MT), anything can happen in this Big Sky battle of tooth and claw.
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📺 Where to Watch Northern Colorado vs. Montana State? (November 1)
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| Kickoff (Local) | 1:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Nottingham Field, Greeley, Colorado |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Stream | ESPN+ / Fubo |
💸 Betting Odds
| Market | Line | Odds |
| Spread | Montana State -24.5 | -125 |
| Total (O/U) | 53.5 | O -115 / U -115 |
| Moneyline | Montana State (N/A) | Heavy Favorite |
| Total Points – Odd/Even | Odd -132 / Even -118 | SBK Best Line |
📊 Head-to-Head (Last Two Meetings)
| Date | Winner | Score | Location |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Montana State Bobcats | 55–17 | Greeley, CO |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Montana State Bobcats | 13–9 | Bozeman, MT |
🏷️ Series Record: Montana State leads 6–0
📈 Average Margin: +25.6 in favor of the Bobcats
🧠 Team Form & Key Stats
🐻 Northern Colorado Bears (3–5 Overall)
The Bears enter Week 10 licking their wounds after back-to-back losses but still show flashes of fight — especially through the air. Their 1,382 receiving yards on the road rank 10th in the nation, proving that they can move the chains when given time in the pocket. The catch? That pocket rarely holds up.
- 39 sacks allowed this season — 2nd most in NCAA Division I
- 0 receiving first downs (min. 125 targets) — fewest in NCAA
- 896 rushing yards in October — 9th most nationwide
- Offense: 21.1 PPG | 315 YPG
- Defense: 31.5 PPG allowed | 410 YPG allowed
If Northern Colorado wants to keep this one respectable, the key will be protecting the quarterback long enough to find their speed on the outside.
🐱 Montana State Bobcats (7–1 Overall, 5–0 in Big Sky)
The Bobcats are playing like predators with purpose. Their offense is a well-oiled ground machine — 1,337 rushing yards at home (6th most in the country) — and they’re averaging nearly 40 points per game.
Coach Brent Vigen’s crew knows how to adapt mid-game, and with QB efficiency at a season-high and zero interceptions on the road, this team takes care of the ball like a championship contender.
- Offense: 39.4 PPG | 470 YPG
- Defense: 17.8 PPG allowed | 295 YPG allowed
- Streak: 6 straight wins
- Home Record: 4–0
Expect heavy doses of the run game and clock control early, forcing the Bears to play catch-up.
🔢 Key Betting Trends
| Trend |
| Montana State has covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 vs. Northern Colorado. |
| 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings have gone Over 53.5 total points. |
| Northern Colorado is 0–8 straight up in the last 8 meetings. |
| Montana State is 4–0 ATS on the road this season. |
| The Bears are 1–5 ATS when allowing more than 35 points. |
💰 Prop Bets
| Prop | Pick | Odds |
| First Half Total Points | Over 26.5 | -115 |
| Montana State Rushing TDs | Over 3.5 | +120 |
| Northern Colorado Total Points | Under 17.5 | -110 |
| Total Points Odd/Even | Odd | -132 |
🧩 Same Game Parlay (SGP) Suggestion
| Leg | Selection | Odds |
| Montana State -24.5 | ✅ | -125 |
| Over 53.5 Points | ✅ | -115 |
| Montana State 1st Half ML | ✅ | -300 |
| Total Parlay Odds: | +380 |
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Prediction
This one’s shaping up to be another chapter in the Bobcats’ dominance over Northern Colorado. Expect Montana State’s ground game to chew clock and yardage while their defense keeps the Bears’ offense caged for most of the afternoon.
Prediction: Montana State 45 – Northern Colorado 17
Best Bet: Montana State -24.5
Lean: Over 53.5
