- Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984 AP News
- Montana St. tops Illinois St. in wild FCS title game ESPN
- RandBall: FCS title game is a reminder of why we watch sports Star Tribune
- Bobcats Capture First National Title Since 1984 with 35-34 Overtime Victory Over Illinois State Montana State University Athletics
- Montana State wins the 2025-26 FCS football National Championship in overtime thriller NCAA.com
