Cats, Griz open Big Sky play at home

The Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies both scored big wins at home last week.

And while the Cats and Griz haven't gone anywhere, Saturday is a big day for both. Both teams open up Big Sky Conference play, at home with emotional homecoming games.

The No. 2 Bobcats (3-0) host an underdog, but much-improved Northern Colorado squad Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Stadium, while the No. 11 Griz (2-1) play arch rival Northern Arizona at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Though MSU has risen all the way to No. 2 in the FCS this week, and Northern Colorado seems to be overmatched, the Cats must guard...