The Big Sky Conference has released its 2026 Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls:


Big Sky Football Preseason Coaches Poll

1. Montana State (11) – 143
2. Montana – 130
3. UC Davis (2) – 121
4. Northern Arizona – 108
5. Idaho State - 99
6. Southern Utah – 82
7. Idaho – 77
8. Eastern Washington – 70
9. Weber State – 48
10. Northern Colorado – 47
11. Cal Poly – 46
12. Portland State – 24
13. Utah Tech – 19

*Parentheses denotes first-place vote // Coaches could not vote for their own team

Big Sky Football Preseason Media Poll

1. Montana State (35) – 490
2. Montana (1) – 448
3. UC Davis (2) – 421
4. Idaho State – 349
5. Northern Arizona – 339
6. Idaho – 283
7. Southern Utah – 273
8. Eastern Washington – 246
9. Cal Poly – 168
10. Weber State – 155
11. Northern Colorado – 153
12. Portland State – 68
13 Utah Tech – 65

*Parentheses denotes first-place vote

Whole article here: https://bigskyconf.com/news/2026/7/19/bobcats-sweep-big-sky-football-preseason-polls-yet-again.aspx