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. 16.

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 on Saturday, Nov. 21. 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, Nov. 7-21
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, will run Nov. 7-21. Non-perishable items can be donated at numerous drop-off locations, or monetary contributions can be made to support those in need. The friendly battle is now in its 27th year and is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. For more information, visit www.montana.edu/canthegriz. To make a monetary gift to MSU's Bounty of the Bridgers Campus Food Pantry, please click here.

MSURA, OLLI and MOLLI Annual Brawl of the Wild Lecture, Nov. 20
The MSU Retirees & Associates, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at MSU and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Montana will host their annual Cat-Griz partnership event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20. The virtual presentation given by MSU Dean of Students Matt Caires will explore the history of the Montana University System and how it has evolved over the years, especially since the 1972 Constitutional Convention.

The presentation will explore the establishment of an autonomous Board of Regents to oversee and manage the Montana University System. Caires will also offer an analysis of the legal cases that have tested the line between the autonomy of the Board of Regents and the legislature's appropriations power. Registration is required by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Bobcat Brawl Bingo, Nov. 21
Bobcat fans are invited to play Bobcat Brawl Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 21, wherever they're watching the game. Participants who get a bingo, snap a photo and share it on social media using #BobcatBrawlBingo26 will be entered to win a prize. Winners will be selected at random, and two individuals will receive Bobcat Bookstore makeovers valued at $100 each. The giveaways and event are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation. Rules are available online at www.msuaf.org/brawlbingo. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Cat-Griz watch parties, Nov. 21
Across the nation, more than 10,000 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 is available at msuaf.org/catgrizwatchparty. Online registration is preferred by Thursday, Nov. 19.