The Montana Western men's cross country team has been predicted to finish tied for ninth in the preseason coaches' poll for the Frontier Conference. Rocky Mountain topped the rankings with 92 points, edging out Carroll, who received 91 points. The Bulldogs share ninth place with MSU-Northern, each accumulating 25 points, while Providence trails at 11th with just 12 points. The FC Cross Country Championships will take place in Billings on November 6, 2026, with the winner earning a spot in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Rocky Mountain received 92 points, including 6 first-place votes.
  • Montana Western and MSU-Northern each scored 25 points, tying for 9th place.
State of Play
  • Montana Western finished 11th in the 2025 FC Cross Country Championships.
  • The team returns six runners, including senior Brody Henry and juniors Kreg Butler and Noah Rovente.
What's Next

The Bulldogs kick off their 2026 season at the MSU Bobcat Twilight meet on September 4, with the men's 5k starting at 7:20 p.m. MT.

Bottom Line

Montana Western faces challenges ahead as they aim to improve their standings in the upcoming season, leveraging their returning talent and newly added freshmen to enhance their performance.