NDSU vs. Montana: Free stream, TV, how to watch FCS Playoffs

While the start of bowl games is getting attention at the FBS level, we still have North Dakota State vs. Montana on Saturday in an FCS Playoffs Semifinal matchup. Friday night’s game will air on TV via ESPN2. Fans can watch college football games for free by signing up for a trial of fuboTV.

NDSU has had a wild ride this season, going 11-3 on the year, with the three losses coming in-conference against North Dakota, South Dakota and South Dakota State. But now, the Bison are one win away from a spot in the National Championship Game. On the other side, the 12-1 Grizzlies are coming off a dramatic overtime win against Furman in the quarterfinals.

What time does the game start? What TV channel will it air on? – Saturday’s game will start at 4:30 p.m. EST from Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. The game will air on TV via ESPN2.

Live stream info: fuboTV | Sling | DirecTV Stream | ESPN+ – Fans can watch the game for free by signing up for a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. Meanwhile, Sling provides one of the cheapest streaming options on the market.

The game will also be streamed online on ESPN Plus, which goes for $4.99/month (click to sign up). Viewers can also use login credentials from a cable or TV provider to watch via WatchESPN or the ESPN App.

More coverage via the Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has hired North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans’ assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach.

USC coach Lincoln Riley announced the latest high-profile addition to his defensive staff Sunday. Entz joins D’Anton Lynn, who was recently hired away from UCLA earlier this month to be the Trojans’ defensive coordinator.

Entz has won two FCS national championships in five seasons in charge at North Dakota State, and he will remain with the Bison until the end of their current season. North Dakota State (11-3) visits Montana on Saturday for the FCS semifinals.

Entz is 60-10 with the FCS powerhouse Bison, winning national titles in 2019 and 2021. He has coached eight NFL draft picks in his tenure, including star quarterback Trey Lance.

Entz was North Dakota State’s defensive coordinator for five years before becoming head coach.

USC (7-5) is thoroughly overhauling its defense after the school finished the regular season 120th in the 130-team FBS with 438.8 yards allowed per game and 34.9 points allowed per game, leading to the firing of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch.

USC faces Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 after losing five of its final six regular season games. The Trojans’ defensive ineptitude sabotaged a prolific offense led by Caleb Williams that was fourth in the FBS in scoring.