Umpire: Bill Ballard, and Referee: Steve Hazle officiate the coin toss. NDSU QB Bruce Grasamke (Class of 1970) is the guest coin-flipper.
The Montana State 'Bobcat' Team Captains: RB #22 Isaiah Ifanse, LT #63 Mitch Brott, WR #85 Kevin Kassis, and DT #95 Derek Marks meet the 'Bison' Team Captains: FS #6 James Hendricks, CB #9 Marquise Bridges, OT #68 Zack Johnson, and DE #91 Derrek Tuszka at midfield for the coin toss. NDSU wins the toss; they will defer. The Bobcats will receive and drive toward north end-zone.