Montana State announces events related to Cat-Griz football rivalry

BOZEMAN - Montana State University will celebrate its longstanding and beloved Cat-Griz football rivalry with events throughout the week of Nov. 18.

The annual football game between MSU and the University of Montana - popularly known as the "Brawl of the Wild" - will be played at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman this year. Kickoff is at noon Saturday, Nov. 23. The game can also be viewed on Scripps Networks, ESPN+ or at a local watch party.

Additional events open to all Bobcat fans are listed below:

Can the Griz
The annual Can the Griz food drive, an off-field competition between MSU and UM to see which school can collect the most donations for its local food bank, is being held Nov. 9-23. The friendly battle is now in its 25th year and is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. For more information, visit canthegriz.org. Gifts may also be made to the MSU Student Food Pantry Bounty of the Bridgers.

Bobcat Brawl Bingo
Bobcat fans are invited to play Bobcat Brawl Bingo wherever they're watching the game. Participants who get a bingo, snap a photo and share it on social media will be entered to win a 40-ounce Bobcat tumbler. The giveaways and event are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation. Rules may be found online at msuaf.org/bingo. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Cat-Griz Watch Parties
Across the nation, MSU and UM alumni, friends and fans are expected to gather at more than 90 locations to watch the Brawl of the Wild together. A complete list of watch parties hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation can be found at msuaf.org/catgrizwatchparty. Online registration will close on Friday, Nov. 22; walk-ins are also welcome.

MSURA, OLLI and MOLLI Annual Brawl of the Wild Lecture
The MSU Retirees & Associates, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of MSU and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Montana will host their annual Cat-Griz partnership event during the week of the Brawl of the Wild. This event will explore how NILs - or name, image and likeness - are transforming the landscape of collegiate athletics and rewriting the playbook for Montana's two largest universities. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the MSU Alumni Foundation Great Room and online. In-person registration is $10 and includes lights refreshments and beverages. Online registration is free. Registration is required by Tuesday, Nov. 19.