Could a Big Conference Switch Coming For Montana Colleges?

We might hear news about changes coming to Montana's two largest colleges soon.

Massive Conference Changes

College football has undergone drastic changes over the past couple of years.

We have seen many colleges switch conferences for sports over recent years. These moves include schools like Washington, UCLA, Colorado, and more.

Earlier this week, several Mountian West schools announced they will head to the Pac-12 Conference in 2026. More schools from the Mountain West could be leaving soon.

This announcement means the Mountain West Conference will look for schools to add in the coming years.

Which schools?

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Bobcat and Griz Moving?

Ever since the news broke about the Mountain West losing schools to the Pac-12, there have been speculations on which schools could replace them.

Sac State and UC Davis are in contention to join, but two choices could come from Montana.

Many speculate that the Mountain West could ask the University of Montana and Montana State to join.

This move would mean both Montana schools would jump from FCS to FBS.

Both teams would have to join as a package deal.

Montana and Montana State have been two juggernauts in the FCS football ranks for years, and their other athletic programs are also fantastic.

Should Montana State and Montana Jump?

Probably.

Montana State and Montana would get more resources for athletics, including TV rights.

Both schools would be on a larger platform for recruiting athletes, new prospective students, and potential advertising.

It could be a rough couple of years to start for Montana and Montana State, but this would also allow them to make the College Football Playoff in the future.

This possible scenario has been constantly talked about by many college football fans in Montana recently, and it seems it's time for both Montana schools to jump to the FBS.

Should Montana and Montana State do it?

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