NCAA, ESPN Discussing Options For Montana Viewers

MISSOULA, Mont. -- The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) has responded to Grizzly and Bobcat fans who are upset they can't view the football playoff games on TV.

ESPN owns the broadcast rights to the championship and the first and second round playoff games will only be shown on ESPN 3, an internet channel most Montanans can't access.

In a comment on facebook the NCAA told Montanans they are looking at options with ESPN to try and make the game viewable in the state.

"To our Montana fans: We understand you are unhappy with the current arrangement of playoff games being shown on ESPN3 and not being able to see them in your state. Our goal is to expose the championship to as many fans as possible. The NCAA and ESPN are discussing options to make these games viewable, but ultimately, we cannot guarantee anything beyond the ESPN3 coverage that is planned. Thanks for your understanding and have a happy Thanksgiving!"

Both the Grizzlies and the Bobcats host playoff games Saturday, December 3rd.