Eli Gillman Runs for 142 Yards and 2 TDs, Montana Beats Idaho 41
Montana improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Sky Conference, holding possession for over 33 minutes to secure their ninth win in 10 meetings against Idaho, officials said.
- On Saturday night, the Montana Grizzlies defeated Idaho 41-30 in the Big Sky Conference opener, with Eli Gillman rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries.
- The Little Brown Stein rivalry continued Saturday, with Montana and Idaho contestings for the trophy for the 90th time, with Montana winning nine of the last ten meetings.
- UM limited Idaho to 15 first downs, only four on the ground, while the Vandals averaged just 3.2 yards per carry and Joshua Wood completed 50% of his passes for 262 yards.
- With the victory, Montana Grizzlies moved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference, while Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood's three second-half rushing touchdowns and conversions fell short.
- Idaho will look to bounce back in two weeks against Northern Colorado, while conference play continues next week with road matchups including Idaho State at the ICCU Dome.
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Eli Gillman runs for 142 yards and 2 TDs, Montana beats Idaho 41-30
Eli Gillman had 142 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 27 carries, Keali’i Ah Yat and Michael Wortham each accounted for two TDs, and Montana beat Idaho 41-30 in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.
No. 5 Montana takes care of business, handles No. 8 Idaho to keep Little Brown Stein
MISSOULA Montana made sure the Little Brown Stein would not change hands in spite of the individual effort of Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood.Wood was good, but the No. 5-ranked Grizzlies had too much Kealii Ah Yat, Eli Gillman and Michael Wortham in a 41-30 win over the eighth-ranked Vandals in front of a wild Saturday-night crowd at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.WATCH THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS: No. 5 Montana takes care of business, handles No. 8 Idaho to…
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