Montana State Captures First National Title Since 1984
January 06, 2026
January 06, 2026
WACO, Texas, Jan. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Montana State Captures First National Title Since 1984
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For the first time in FCS championship history, it took overtime to decide a winner. Illinois State scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra period, and the Redbirds scored a touchdown on their possession, but Montana State blocked the extra point attempt. . . .
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Montana State Captures First National Title Since 1984
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For the first time in FCS championship history, it took overtime to decide a winner. Illinois State scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra period, and the Redbirds scored a touchdown on their possession, but Montana State blocked the extra point attempt. . . .
