After all the exciting ups and downs of the FCS season, the championship game will be a chalk showdown between the top two playoff seeds.
On Sunday afternoon, No. 1 South Dakota State will attempt to bow out what has been a perfect 2023 campaign against No. 2 Montana. The Jackrabbits are coming off a dominant 59-0 victory over Albany in the semifinals, and they have outscored their opponents 123-12 in three playoff games.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, narrowly escaped the previous round with a 31-29 double-overtime win over North Dakota State. Montana suffered its only loss of the season on September 23, then won its next 10 games en route to the title game.
Can the Grizzlies pull off the upset? Or is another Jackrabbits championship celebration simply inevitable?
Here's everything you need to know about Montana vs. South Dakota State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Who is playing in the FCS Championship today?
- Match: Montana vs. South Dakota State
- Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas
Montana and South Dakota State will battle for the FCS title at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
What time is the FCS Championship today?
- Date: Sunday January 7
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Montana vs. South Dakota State kicks off around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 7. Washington and Michigan will next meet in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8.
What channel is the FCS championship on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Direct: Fubo
Montana vs. South Dakota State will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Viewers can also watch Montana vs. South Dakota State with Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Montana calendar, 2023 results
| Date | Opponent/Result | Kick-off time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Montana 35, butler 20 | — | — |
| September 9 | Montana 43, Utah Tech 13 | — | — |
| September 16 | Montana 17, Ferris State 10 | — | — |
| September 23 | Northern Arizona 28, Montana 14 | — | — |
| September 30 | Montana 28, Idaho State 20 | — | — |
| October 7 | Montana 31, UC Davis 23 | — | — |
| October 14 | Montana 23, Idaho 21 | — | — |
| October 28 | Montana 40, Northern Colorado 0 | — | — |
| November 4 | Montana 34, Sacramento State 7 | — | — |
| November 11th | Montana 34, Portland State 10 | — | — |
| November 18 | Montana 37, Montana State 7 | — | — |
| December 2 | Montana 49, Delaware 19 | — | — |
| December 8 | Montana 35, Furman 28 (extension) | — | — |
| December 16 | Montana 31, North Dakota State 29 (OT) | — | — |
| January 7 | against South Dakota State | 2:00 p.m. | ABC |
South Dakota State Schedule, 2023 Results
| Date | Opponent/Result | Kick-off time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31 | South Dakota State 45, Western Oregon 7 | — | — |
| September 9 | South Dakota State 20, Montana State 16 | — | — |
| September 16 | South Dakota State 70, Drake 7 | — | — |
| September 30 | South Dakota State 42, North Dakota 21 | — | — |
| October 7 | South Dakota State 40, Illinois State 21 | — | — |
| October 14 | South Dakota State 41, Northern Iowa 6 | — | — |
| 21st of October | South Dakota State 17, Southern Illinois 10 | — | — |
| October 28 | South Dakota State 37, South Dakota 3 | — | — |
| November 4 | South Dakota State 33, North Dakota State 16 | — | — |
| November 11th | South Dakota State 34, Youngstown State 0 | — | — |
| November 18 | South Dakota State 35, Missouri State 17 | — | — |
| December 2 | South Dakota State 41, Mercer 0 | — | — |
| December 9 | South Dakota State 23, Villanova 12 | — | — |
| December 15 | South Dakota State 59, Albany 0 | — | — |
| January 7 | against Montana | 2:00 p.m. | ABC |
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