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MISSOULA - The folks with the Montana Meth Project hope that fans will show up at Saturday's Griz football game decked out in black.

The organization is joining forces with UM for the first time ever to spread the word about the risks of methamphetamine use. Griz fans are asked to wear black in support of the Meth Project's prevention message.

UM's marching band will be wearing black uniforms and organizers say some other surprises are in the works on the field and around the stadium.

Executive Director Bill Slaugher says meth use may be down, but even more needs to be done.

"Meth use is down 63% in Montana since 2005. What a great accomplishment, but there's a lot of risk out there and still a lot of meth out there in in Montana, so our kids are at risk."

Kickoff for the Grizzlies home opener against Western State College is Saturday at 1:05 p.m. at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. You can also watch the game on Montana's CW television network.