BOZEMAN — Montana State defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV is from Bozeman and always grew up dreaming of playing for the Bobcats.

Flash forward to Eiden's senior year, and he's a captain leading a stout defensive line and fulfilling his family legacy.

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"(It’s) just really a big honor, and (I’m) really excited to be able to put on a good name for Bozeman and do the best I can to represent this town," Eiden said.

What makes programs like Montana State unique in this current landscape is the fact that so many in-state players want to stay home and represent the Cats like Eiden.

Richie Melby

"There’s a lot of guys, whether it’s from Bozeman or the state of Montana, where this is the dream," Montana

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