How Will Montana Tech Football Thrive In The 2025 Season?

After a successful 2024 campaign that saw them finish the season with a 9-3 record and hosting a second-round NAIA national playoff game, the Montana Tech Orediggers look for another successful run in 2025 as the Frontier Conference expands. The Orediggers have released their 2025 schedule which will see some significant changes as the Frontier Conference separates into a two-division league bringing several new faces to town along with many familiar foes.

The Orediggers will play an 11-game schedule with 6 games at home including the annual Copper Game which will be played under the lights at Bob Green Field against Montana-Western on August 28th, a 125th Anniversary Celebration/Day One Fundraiser game on September 13th against Rocky Mountain College, homecoming on October 4th against Dakota State, the annual Hall of Fame Game on October 25th against Mayville State and Senior Day on November 15th against Valley City State.

MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS 2025 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

* denotes Frontier Conference - East game

Thursday, August 28th - MONTANA WESTERN - 6pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

Saturday, September 6th - at Carroll College - time TBA, Nelson Stadium, Helena, MT

Saturday, September 13th - ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE - 1pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

Saturday, September 20th - at Southern Oregon University - time TBA, Raider Stadium, Ashland, Oregon

Saturday, September 27th - COLLEGE OF IDAHO - 1pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

Saturday, October 4th - DAKOTA STATE* - 1pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

Saturday, October 11th - at MSU-Northern* - time TBA, Tilleman Field, Havre, MT

Saturday, October 18th - bye week

Saturday, October 25th - MAYVILLE STATE* - 1pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

Saturday, November 1st - at Rocky Mountain College* - time TBA, Herb Klindt Field, Billings, MT

Saturday, November 8th - at Dickinson State - time TBA, Henry Biesiot Activities Center, Dickinson, ND

Saturday, November 15th - VALLEY CITY STATE - 1pm, Alumni Coliseum, Butte, MT

12 Animals You Must Report If You Hit Them in Montana

Ever hit an animal while driving in Montana? It’s an unfortunate reality of life on the road here, and while some critters can scurry off unscathed, others aren’t so lucky.

So, who do you call? If you hit one of these animals, you’ll need to report it to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) or local law enforcement. If it’s an emergency—say, the animal is still alive and injured in a way that poses a hazard—call 911. Otherwise, the non-emergency number will do. They’ll guide you on the next steps and make sure everything is properly documented.

Not sure which animals make the list? Keep reading, because failing to report could land you in hot water.

Gallery Credit: Tony LaBrie