MISSOULA — The Montana and Montana State football teams will take center stage in Las Vegas in the coming years.

ESPN Events announced Monday that the Bobcats will be featured in the 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic inside Allegiant Stadium and the Grizzlies will play in the event in 2029. Montana State will face North Dakota State, and Montana will meet South Dakota State.

“We’re thrilled to have Montana, Montana State and Big Sky football showcased on ESPN as part of the Vegas Kickoff Classic,” Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill said. “Labor Day Weekend is one of college football’s great traditions, and these games will demonstrate that the FCS can deliver marquee matchups in world-class destinations like Las Vegas, while creating a one-of-a-kind experience for our fans.”

Both games will be

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