MISSOULA — Montana continued to inch up the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, while Montana State again slid in the poll.
Like last week, Montana climbed one spot and Montana State fell one place. The Grizzlies, 1-0 after dispatching Central Washington 42-17 last week, are now ranked fifth, just behind the No. 4 Bobcats, who are 0-2 with losses to Oregon and South Dakota State.
MSU will look for its first win of the season Saturday with a home game against San Diego, while UM will welcome in North Dakota of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Fighting Hawks are ranked 16th after playing FBS Kansas State tough in the opener and then beating Portland State 50-20 last week.
Reigning national champion North Dakota State is still the top-ranked team. The 2-0 Bison, who notched a 59-3 win ov