2005 Montana Grizzlies football team

2005 Montana Grizzlies football
Big Sky co-champion
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Ranking
Sports NetworkNo. 12
Record8–4 (5–2 Big Sky)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRob Phenicie (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorKraig Paulson (2nd season)
Home stadiumWashington–Grizzly Stadium
2005 Big Sky Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 13 Eastern Washington $^   5 2     7 5  
No. 12 Montana ^   5 2     8 4  
No. 18 Montana State   5 2     7 4  
Portland State   4 3     6 5  
Weber State   4 3     6 5  
Idaho State   3 4     5 6  
Sacramento State   1 6     2 9  
Northern Arizona   1 6     3 8  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2005 Montana Grizzlies football team represented the University of Montana as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by third-year head coach Bobby Hauck, the Grizzlies compiled an overall record of 8–4, with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, and finished as Big Sky co-champion. Montana advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoffs, where the Grizzlies lost to Cal Poly in the first round. The team played home games at Washington–Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana.