Montana Football's New Era with Head Coach Bobby Kennedy

Coach Bobby Kennedy is Montana's 38th head football coach - he joins The Preferred Walk-On Show to talk about the opportunity to lead the Montana Grizzlies football program, the mentors who shaped his coaching philosophy, his front-row seat at the 2005 USC-Texas national championship, and why the Brawl of the Wild is unlike any rivalry in college football.From Joe Glenn in Missoula to Mack Brown at Texas to Lou Tepper at Illinois, Kennedy's coaching tree runs through some of the most influential figures in the sport. He opens up about mental toughness, presence, and detail - and delivers honest advice to the walk-ons and under-recruited players chasing the dream.In the opening conversation of our 2026 Summer Interview Series, Coach Kennedy discusses:Why community and relationships are the engine of Montana footballLessons from Joe Glenn, Mack Brown, and Lou Tepper that still shape his approachBehind the scenes at the 2005 National Championship at the Rose BowlThe leadership principle Kennedy teaches above all others: be present, be detailedThe electric game day atmosphere at Washington-Grizzly StadiumThe truth about the Brawl of the Wild from someone who's lived itReal talk for walk-ons and under-recruited athletesThe Grizzly Quarterback Club and how the community fuels Montana football⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome and intro: Coach Bobby Kennedy's journey in college football 02:44 — Community and relationships at the heart of Montana coaching culture 04:41 — Early influences that shaped Kennedy's coaching philosophy 05:47 — Mentorship under Coach Joe Glenn 07:58 — Lessons from Mack Brown and Lou Tepper 11:28 — Inside the 2005 USC vs. Texas National Championship 14:33 — The Rose Bowl and the weight of iconic venues 16:23 — Kennedy's core leadership lesson: be present, be detailed 18:32 — Game day inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium 20:02 — The pride and passion of the Brawl of the Wild 21:54 — Advice for young athletes and walk-ons chasing the dream 23:00 — Enjoying the journey and enjoying the ride 26:54 — Supporting Montana football: the Quarterback Club and community 29:06 — Closing thoughtsThe Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.🎧 Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"📸 Instagram — @preferredwalk_on🎵 TikTok — @preferredwalkon👍 Facebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOn🐦 X / Twitter — @PreferredWO