Bobcat National Championship Team to Visit White House
The team will meet President Donald Trump after winning Montana State’s first national title in 41 years, Sen. Steve Daines said.
- On Wednesday, The Montana State University Bobcats are in Washington to be honored at The White House by President Donald Trump for their FCS national title.
- The Bobcats secured the national title on January 5, 2026, defeating Illinois State 35-34 in overtime, ending a 41-year championship drought for the program.
- Activities include a photo opportunity with President Trump and a Senate ceremony, followed by a lunch at the United States Capitol hosted by Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Governor Greg Gianforte, First Lady Susan Gianforte, and Congressman Troy Downing.
- The visit occurs one week after President Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers to celebrate their back-to-back World Series titles, continuing his tradition of recognizing championship teams.
- NonStop Local crews are traveling with the team to provide exclusive coverage, though no public livestream of the event is currently planned.
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Trump hosts FCS Champion Bobcats at White House
Members of the 2025 FCS Champion Montana State University Bobcat football team got a trip to Washington, D.C. and lunch on Wednesday as President Donald Trump met with students, coaches, the governor and members of Montana’s federal delegation. The Bobcats won the title on Jan. 5, 2026, in overtime against Illinois State, capping off a […]
Trump honors Bobcats during White House ceremony from Daines
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump honored Montana State University head football coach Brent Vigen and the national champion Bobcats at the White House after their 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State in the FCS championship game. Approximately 90 MSU football players joined Vigen in Washington, D.C., for the ceremony organized by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, who helped arrange the team’s recognition. The visit celebrated Montana State’…
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