How to Watch Stephen F. Austin vs Montana State: Stream College Football Live, TV Channel

The SFA Lumberjacks will take the field against the Montana State Bobcats on Friday in the quarterfinals of the FCS Championship.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will head on the road in Week 16 of the college football season to take on the Montana State Bobcats in the quarterfinals of the FCS Championship at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana on Friday. The Lumberjacks put together a breakout campaign, rolling to an 11–2 overall record and a perfect 8–0 mark in Southland Conference play. After opening with two road losses, they responded with an 11-game winning streak, dominating conference opponents and earning a Top 10 national seed that set the stage for a deep FCS Championship run.

How to Watch Stephen F. Austin vs Montana State in College Football Today:

Game Date: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN

Location: Bobcat Stadium

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In the playoffs, they traveled to Abilene Christian for a second round showdown and advanced with a 41–34 victory, piling up over 500 yards of total offense behind a prolific passing performance from quarterback Sam Vidlak, who threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Kylon Harris caught 183 of those yards on 11 receptions with one score.

The Bobcats delivered another powerhouse season, rolling to an 11–2 overall record and a perfect 8–0 mark in Big Sky play after rebounding from early non-conference losses at Oregon and against South Dakota State with an 11-game winning streak. They dominated league opponents before capping the regular season with a dramatic 31–28 road victory over rival Montana to secure the Big Sky title and a top national seed in the FCS Championship. 

In the postseason, Montana State opened with a 21–13 home win over Yale in the second round, relying on a physical rushing attack led by Adam Jones, who had 107 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. Julius Davis and quarterback Justin Lamson both ran for over 50 yards as well. Lamson threw for 91 yards, but all three touchdowns for Montana State were on the ground.

What Time Is The FCS Quarterfinal Game Between Stephen F. Austin vs Montana State On?

The Stephen F. Austin vs Montana State game will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tune in today to catch great college football action.

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