Montana Grizzlies Host Idaho Vandals in ‘Little Brown Stein’ Rivalry Amidst Stadium Anniversary
The Montana Grizzlies football team is preparing to host the Idaho Vandals for the "Little Brown Stein" rivalry game in Missoula. The Grizzlies aim to regroup and get back to winning ways after a recent loss, facing an Idaho team…
Missoula, MT, October 12, 2026 — The Montana Grizzlies football team is set to face the Idaho Vandals in the upcoming “Little Brown Stein” rivalry game, which will take place in Missoula. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Grizzlies to regroup and return to a winning trajectory following a recent defeat.
The Grizzlies will be competing against an Idaho team that has garnered attention for its dual-threat quarterback. Idaho also enters the contest having recently secured an upset victory, indicating a potentially challenging opponent for Montana.
Adding to the significance of the game, the event will also mark the 40th anniversary of Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The stadium has been a cornerstone for the Grizzlies’ home games throughout four decades.
Details regarding the specific date of the recent loss for the Montana Grizzlies were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the name of Idaho’s dual-threat quarterback and the opponent against whom they achieved their recent upset victory were not specified.
The “Little Brown Stein” rivalry game is a notable event in the teams’ schedules, with the Grizzlies looking to secure a victory on their home turf while celebrating a milestone for their historic stadium.
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