MSU's season opener will mark the program's first-ever home night game
Bobcat Season Opener Moved to Thursday Night
4/20/2012 10:02:00 AM | Football
MSU's August 30 home game against Chadron State to be first under Bobcat Stadium lights
The wait for Bobcat fans anticipating the 2012 college football season just got a little shorter. Montana State Director of Athletics Peter Fields announced at Friday's Triangle Classic banquet in Great Falls that MSU is moving its season opener against Chadron State to Thursday, August 30, with a 7:05 pm kickoff.
“There is great anticipation for the upcoming season and the addition of lights to Bobcat Stadium has created excitement,” Fields said. “This was an opportunity to have some fun and do something our fans haven't experienced before.”
Montana State opens the 2012 season on the heels of back-to-back Big Sky titles and FCS Playoff appearances. The Bobcats' home playoff win over New Hampshire last December was the program's first post-season victory since 2006. Returning All-Americas Jody Owens and Zach Minter anchor a defense featuring eight returning starters, while junior quarterback DeNarius McGhee anchors the Bobcat offense.
The August 30 game is believed to be the first home night game in program history.
“There is great anticipation for the upcoming season and the addition of lights to Bobcat Stadium has created excitement,” Fields said. “This was an opportunity to have some fun and do something our fans haven't experienced before.”
Montana State opens the 2012 season on the heels of back-to-back Big Sky titles and FCS Playoff appearances. The Bobcats' home playoff win over New Hampshire last December was the program's first post-season victory since 2006. Returning All-Americas Jody Owens and Zach Minter anchor a defense featuring eight returning starters, while junior quarterback DeNarius McGhee anchors the Bobcat offense.
The August 30 game is believed to be the first home night game in program history.
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