Led by fourth-year head coach Jeff Choate, the Bobcats compiled an overall record of 11–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the Big Sky.

Montana State received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, where, after a first round bye, the Bobcats defeated Albany in the second round and Austin Peay in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals to the eventual national champion, North Dakota State.

The team played home games at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana.

The Big Sky released their preseason media and coaches' polls on July 15, 2019.

[2] Offense Mitch Brott – OL Troy Andersen – FB Defense Bryce Sterk – OLB Greg Filer – CB Brayden Konkol – S