The game took place at 2 p.m. EST on December 22, 1956 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.[2][3] It was televised on CBS and 5,000 fans attended in person.[2][4] The playing field was mud-logged and the game was a defensive ground battle, with each goal line threatened just once. Montana State player Ron Warzeka tackled Saint Joseph's fullback Mike Murphy on the 16-yard line after a long rushing attempt. Later, Warzeka missed a field goal attempt. The Bobcats attempted only two passes, with one intercepted and the other falling incomplete. The Pumas attempted only one pass, and it was also incomplete. Montana State gained 225 rushing yards on 45 carries, and Saint Joseph's gained 153 yards on 49 carries.[4] The final result was a scoreless tie, and the teams were named NAIA co-champions for the 1956 season.[3]