BOZEMAN — Montana State University will celebrate its longstanding and beloved Cat-Griz football rivalry with events throughout the week of Nov. 17.
The annual football game between MSU and the University of Montana – popularly known as the “Brawl of the Wild” – will be played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula this year. Kickoff is at noon Saturday, Nov. 22. The game can also be viewed on Scripps Networks, ESPN+ or at a local watch party.
Additional events open to all Bobcat fans are listed below:
Can the Griz, Nov. 8-22
The annual Can the Griz food drive, an off-field competition between MSU and UM to see which school can collect the most donations for its local food bank, is being held Nov. 8-22. Non-perishable items can be donated at one of these drop-off locations, or monetary contributions can be made to support those in need. The friendly battle is now in its 26th year and is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. For more information, visit canthegriz.org.
MSURA, OLLI and MOLLI Annual Brawl of the Wild Lecture, Nov. 20
The MSU Retirees & Associates, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of MSU and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Montana will host their annual Cat-Griz partnership event during the week of the game. The virtual presentation given by James Koch, former UM president, will examine the financial and competitive development of intercollegiate athletics and the governance of these programs at the national level, within athletic conferences, by governing boards and on campuses. The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the MSU Alumni Foundation Great Room, 1501 S. 11th Ave. in Bozeman, and online. The event is open to Montana OLLI and MSU Retiree & Associates members and friends of MSU. Registration for in-person attendance is $15 and covers light appetizers and beverages. Online registration is free. Registration is required by Thursday, Nov. 13.
Bobcat Brawl Bingo, Nov. 22
Bobcat fans are invited to play Bobcat Brawl Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 22, wherever they’re watching the game. Participants who get a bingo, snap a photo and share it on social media using #BobcatBrawlBingo25 will be entered for a prize. Winners will be picked at random, and two individuals will receive Bobcat Bookstore makeovers valued at $100 each. The giveaways and event are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation. Rules may be found online. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Cat-Griz watch parties, Nov. 22
Across the nation, more than 10,000 MSU and UM alumni, friends and fans are expected to gather at more than 90 locations to watch the Brawl of the Wild together. A complete list of watch parties hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation can be found at msuaf.org/catgrizwatchparty. Online registration is preferred by Thursday, Nov. 20; walk-ins are also welcome.
