Appalachian State

The Day Saturday, August 31 dawned with a crystal blue sky in Missoula, unusual, because the valley had been cloaked in smoke from the Lolo Creek Complex for the last few weeks. My first thought was... perfect.

University of Montana officials are expecting a sold-out record crowd at the Saturday night August 31 opening game, as the Montana Grizzlies host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at 7 p.m.

Excitement is high for this University of Montana football season, especially when the very first game is against one of the most successful programs in the country, Appalachian State, on Saturday, August 31.

Head coach Mick Delaney is adding strength and speed to the Grizzly offense with the addition of two transfers from Football Bowl Subdivision schools, Boise State and the University of Washington. "Jamal Wilson is a fullback from Boise State," Delaney said...