Excellent summation, 2010. Assuming a team needs 7 D1 wins to become playoff eligible, Montana will need to win all 5 home D1 games and at least 2 on the road. Here are their options:
Wyoming
NDSU
ND
Poly
EWU
SUU
I don't see the Griz beating Wyoming, NDSU, or EWU, so they have to win 2 of 3 against North Dakota, Poly, and Southern Utah. That's no easy feat considering they have a thin O-line and a questionable Ellis Henderson. Remember, this only gets them to 7 wins AND we're assuming they beat the Cats in the Brawl. Realistically, they'll have to pull off an upset against us, the Bison, or Cowboys to make the playoffs. November could be a fun month to watch the Griz apologists spin.