Bobcats Football

Looking back on his coaching past, Taylor Housewright compared creating his own philosophy to artists. They look at other styles and learn from others to forge a new, individualized path.

After emphasizing continuity during Montana State’s head coaching search, the Bobcats finalized their staff Friday by keeping seven coaches and adding three.

Last week, new Montana State head coach Brent Vigen signed a four-year contract, which was obtained by the Chronicle on Thursday morning, that includes a $210,437 base salary.

The 120th matchup between Montana and Montana State will be played in Missoula on Nov. 20 as the Big Sky is moving the 2020 league schedule, which didn't get played, to the fall of 2021.

About a week after being named Montana State’s head coach, Brent Vigen has selected his offensive and defensive coordinators.

As he was formally introduced as Montana State’s next head coach and laid out his vision for the program, Brent Vigen admitted he had thought about a day like this for years.

After Montana State named Brent Vigen as its next head coach, MSU athletic director Leon Costello and Vigen suggested keeping the assistant coaches on staff would be a priority, even if that meant shifting around personnel.

Since December, the direction Montana State was going in was unclear.

When North Dakota State played at Montana State over 10 years ago, Brent Vigen felt the Bobcats were in a position to thrive. He could also envision his family living in Bozeman.

Days after Montana State announced it was hiring Brent Vigen as its next head coach, the Bobcats also appear to be moving to solidify their coaching staff.