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Eli Gillman Scores 3 TDs, No. 3 Montana Improves to 3-0 with Methodical Win over Utah Tech
The Grizzlies seek a 3-0 start and a third straight home win while Utah Tech looks to rebound after being outscored 117-7 in two games.
On Saturday, the third-ranked Montana Grizzlies improved to 3-0 by defeating Utah Tech 35-14 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, concluding their season-opening homestand in Missoula.
Running back Eli Gillman led the offensive charge with 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns, setting a new Montana program record for total career touchdowns with 60.
Quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat threw for 246 yards and a 15-yard touchdown to receiver Lekeldrick Bridges, while Brooks Davis recorded a career-high 12 catches for 151 yards.
Utah Tech committed 11 penalties for 104 yards and lost two fumbles, including a touchback forced by Grizzlies defensive back Chris Johnson II at the 2-yard line.
Montana travels to Corvallis next to face Oregon State in its first road game, while the Trailblazers host Northern Arizona next Saturday.