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Overview

Football colleges in Montana

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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8
Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 6NAIA

Montana has 8 colleges with Football programs: University of Montana, Montana State University, Carroll College, The University of Montana, Western, Montana State University, Northern, University of Montana, Western, Montana Technological University and Rocky Mountain College. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I and 6 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Montana, Montana State University and Carroll College. Their head coaches are Ryan Nourse at University of Montana, Brent Vigen at Montana State University and Troy Purcell at Carroll College. 5 schools compete in the Frontier Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMontana State University, Northern · $9,961Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveRocky Mountain College · 70%Acceptance rateLargest campusMontana State University · 17,135Undergraduate students
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Every Football program in Montana

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Division I · 2

University of Montana logoUniversity of MontanaMissoula · Big Sky · Coach Ryan NourseMontana State University logoMontana State UniversityBozeman · Big Sky · Coach Brent Vigen

NAIA · 6

Carroll College logoCarroll CollegeHelena · Frontier · Coach Troy PurcellThe University of Montana, Western logoThe University of Montana, WesternDillon · Frontier · Coach Ryan NourseMontana State University, Northern logoMontana State University, NorthernHavre · Frontier · Coach Jerome SouersUniversity of Montana, Western logoUniversity of Montana, WesternDillon · Coach Ryan Nourse
Questions

Questions about Football colleges in Montana

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Montana have Football?

8 colleges in Montana have Football programs: 2 Division I and 6 NAIA.

Which colleges in Montana have D1 Football?

2 colleges in Montana compete in NCAA Division I Football: Montana State University and University of Montana.

Which colleges in Montana have NAIA Football?

6 colleges in Montana compete in NAIA Football: Carroll College, Montana State University, Northern, Montana Technological University, Rocky Mountain College, The University of Montana, Western and University of Montana, Western.

What is the most affordable college in Montana with Football?

Montana State University, Northern has the lowest average net price at $9,961 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Football programs in Montana compete in?

The Frontier Conference has the most Football programs in Montana.

Who are the Football head coaches in Montana?

Ryan Nourse (University of Montana), Brent Vigen (Montana State University), Troy Purcell (Carroll College), Ryan Nourse (The University of Montana, Western), Jerome Souers (Montana State University, Northern), Ryan Nourse (University of Montana, Western), Kyle Samson (Montana Technological University) and Randy Bandelow (Rocky Mountain College).

How do I contact Football coaches in Montana?

There are 59 coaches recruiting Football in Montana. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Football colleges by division in Montana

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Football colleges in Montana

2 schools in Montana compete in NCAA Division I.

NAIA Football colleges in Montana

6 schools in Montana compete in NAIA.