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Gillman runs for 275 yards, 4 TDs as Montana routs UC Davis 62-22
Gillman surpassed the previous school mark of 265 yards and scored four times as Montana improved to 4-1 and 2-0 in Big Sky play.
On Saturday, Montana running back Eli Gillman shattered the school's single-game rushing record with 275 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Grizzlies to a 62-22 victory over No. 10 UC Davis.
Gillman surpassed the previous school record of 265 yards set by Yohance Humphrey in 2001 and broke the Big Sky Conference career record for rushing touchdowns, reaching 60.
Montana's offensive front paved the way for 366 net rushing yards and 605 total yards, while defensively the Grizzlies disrupted UC Davis with defensive end Tyler King recording 2.5 sacks.
With the win, Montana moves to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Sky standings, while UC Davis slipped to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the league.
Returning to Missoula for homecoming next Saturday, Montana will host Northern Colorado in a Big Sky Conference matchup, with The Bears entering on a two-game winning streak after defeating Utah Tech 37-13.