Bobcats vs W. Illinois Tonight: What You Need to Know

The Montana State Bobcats open up the 2018 football season at home tonight against the Western Illinois Leathernecks. Here's what you need to know about tonight's game:

• Game time is 7:05 p.m. Pre-game coverage starts at 6 p.m. on 100.7 XL Country. Don't forget to wear your Gold Rush T-shirts!
• Clear plastic bags are now required to use if you want to bring items into Bobcat Stadium. Click Here to find out more.
• You can listen to every Bobcat football game on our new XL Country App. It's available for Free in your Google Play or Apple Store. Games can also be streamed at XLcountry.com.
• The Bobcat's opponent tonight is Western Illinois whose campus is in Macomb, Illinois. Their mascot is a bulldog. Team colors are purple and yellow.
• Not sure yet who's going to start at quarterback tonight for the Bobcats. It's expected to be either Troy Anderson or Travis Johnson. Neither has taken a snap for the Bobcats in a game.
• Stop by the XL Country tailgate before the game for Free pizza while it lasts and a chance to win season seats to next year's Bobcat football games.

Go Cats!