Seven Montana FCS Players Earn Preseason All-America Honors

The 2025 college football preseason accolades highlight strong performances from teams in the Mountain West and Big Sky Conferences. In the Mountain West, Boise State junior quarterback Maddux Madsen was named the preseason offensive player of the year, while San Diego State's Trey White and Gabe Plascencia earned top defensive and special teams honors, respectively; Boise State led with 10 players on the preseason all-MWC team and is favored to win the conference. Meanwhile, the Big Sky Conference saw Montana State lead with four players on the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America teams, including first-team selections offensive lineman Titan Fleischmann and punt returner Taco Dowler. Montana also had three players honored, with all-purpose player Michael Wortham making the first team, and running back Eli Gillman and linebacker Peyton Wing earning third-team recognition. Wortham, a senior transfer from Eastern Washington, is notable for his versatility and kickoff return records, while Gillman ranks among Montana's all-time top rushers. These preseason recognitions underscore the talent and high expectations for these programs as the 2025 season approaches.