1988 Montana Grizzlies football team

1988 Montana Grizzlies football
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NCAA Division I-AA First Round at Idaho, L 19–38
Conference	Big Sky Conference
1988 record	8–4 (6–2 Big Sky)
Head coach	Don Read (3rd year)
Offensive coordinator	Tommy Lee (3rd year)
Defensive coordinator	Bill Smith (3rd year)
Home stadium	Washington–Grizzly Stadium

The 1988 Montana Grizzlies football team represented the University of Montana in the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season as a member of the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky). The Grizzlies were led by third-year head coach Don Read, played their home games at Washington–Grizzly Stadium and finished the season with a record of eight wins and four losses (8–4, 6–2 Big Sky).

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result
September 3	Eastern New Mexico*	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT	W 35–6
September 10	South Dakota State*	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT	W 41–16
September 17	at Idaho State	ASISU MiniDome • Pocatello, ID	W 34–7
September 24	Idaho	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT (Little Brown Stein)	W 26–17
October 1	at Nevada	Mackay Stadium • Reno, NV	L 3–27
October 8	Eastern Washington	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT (EWU–UM Governors Cup)	W 30–6
October 15	Northern Arizona	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT	W 33–26 2OT
October 22	at Boise State	Bronco Stadium • Boise, ID	L 28–31
October 29	at Weber State	Stewart Stadium • Ogden, UT	W 41–14
November 5	Montana State	Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT (Brawl of the Wild)	W 17–3
November 12	at Portland State*	Civic Stadium • Portland, OR	L 0–21
November 26	at Idaho*	Kibbie Dome • Moscow, ID (NCAA Division I-AA First Round)	L 19–38
*Non-conference game.