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Watch: It’s always football weather in Montana, apparently…

A football team plays in the snow in Montana…in June.

The only thing missing from this clip is a voiceover from John Facenda. This video, complete with a picturesque snowfall, had an NFL Films feel about it.

And that it took place in June only makes it that much more noteworthy.

Wait, a picturesque snowfall in June?

It began snowing at Montana State University (Bozeman, Montana) on Monday during a summer football session. The moment was caught by Brennon Mossholder, the head coach of Hillcrest High School (Idaho Falls, Idaho).

Hillcrest finished the season 12-1. They lost the 4A state championship to Bishop Kelly (Boise, Idaho).

Check out this video of Hillcrest practicing football in June, against the backdrop of a snowfall. There was enough snow to begin some slight accumulation on the field:

 

Talk about some crazy weather out in Montana this week. Snow on Monday and by Saturday, the temperature will reach 83°F.

Perhaps an elk will trade in his soccer fandom to make the trek north from Colorado and join in on the football practice.

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Wisconsin football offers one of nation’s best class of 2026 edge rushers

Wisconsin football offers one of nation’s best class of 2026 edge rushers

Wisconsin football extended an offer to four-star class of 2026 EDGE McHale Blade on Monday.

Both 247Sports’ composite ranking and On3’s industry ranking have Blade as a four-star recruit. The Country Club Hills, Illinois native already holds offers from 19 schools including Michigan, USC, Miami (Florida), Florida, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Missouri, Nebraska, Cincinnati and Tennessee.

247Sports has Blade as the No. 23 defensive lineman in the class of 2026, No. 6 recruit from Illinois and No. 192 overall player in the class. On3, on the other hand, has Blade as Illinois’ No. 1 recruit for 2026.

He currently stands at 6’4,” 230 pounds, representing Hillcrest High School in Illinois.

His first gridiron offer arrived from Florida in December 2023. Alongside Michigan, USC, Missouri and Texas A&M, Wisconsin became the latest program to offer Blade in May 2024.

247sports has yet to release a crystal ball prediction, but On3’s recruiting prediction machine has in-state Illinois as Blade’s most likely landing spot.

Whether it be through recruiting cycles or the transfer portal, Wisconsin is certainly looking to bolster its defensive front.

Over the past week, UW’s recent DL transfer targets have committed elsewhere. Those include C.J. West to Indiana, Khurtiss Perry to Virginia Tech, Jay’Viar Suggs to LSU and Brandon Lane to Louisville.

Wisconsin has offered several 2026 recruits over the past few weeks, including Brayden Trimble, Kaleb Woods, Jarin Mock, Nick Reddish Brayden Robinson, Amari Sabb, and Will Conroy.