Sam Herder is predicting the Cats will win. I like our chances!!
https://herosports.com/fcs-football-week-12-predictions-montana-state-montana-bzbz/
No. 3 Montana State at No. 7 Montana
The Brawl of the Wild has the biggest implications in years. If MSU wins, the Bobcats should be a Top 2 seed while Montana will play in the first round. If the Griz win, both teams end up somewhere in the seeds.
Montana is getting healthier, and having Cam Humphrey back at QB has led the offense to score 35 and 30 points in the last two games after a rough October. A concern for MSU is its All-American RB Isaiah Ifanse (1,208 rushing yards, eight TDs) is day-to-day this week and dealing with general soreness. It would be a surprise if Ifanse doesn’t play, but what percentage health is the star RB going to be at?
The good news is MSU is more balanced offensively compared to past seasons with QB Matthew McKay. The bad news is the Bobcats are going up against an elite defense with stars on all three levels. How much offensive success will MSU have? On the other hand, how much offensive success will Montana have? Montana State has a ferocious defensive front that will look to feast on an inexperienced and beat-up Montana o-line.
This will be a defensive battle. But I’ll take MSU with the slight edge in the trenches, which will lead to a win.
Prediction: Montana State 21-17