The Montana Grizzlies are gearing up for a highly anticipated top-10 clash against UC Davis at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. After a convincing 42-7 win over Cal Poly, the Grizzlies have climbed to No. 7 in the Stats FCS Top 25 rankings. Junior Bergen was recognized as the Big Sky Conference’s special teams player of the week for his record-breaking punt return touchdown.
With a record of 7-2, Montana is ready to face off against UC Davis, who boasts an 8-1 record and is undefeated in conference play. This game is crucial for both teams as they compete for the Big Sky regular-season championship. Last season, the Grizzlies emerged victorious in a 31-23 win over the Aggies in California.
Head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Ryan Tirrell, and Bergen shared their thoughts on the upcoming matchup during a press conference. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 with a scheduled kickoff time of 8:15 p.m. This marks the Grizzlies’ return home after a month-long absence, following a bye week and two consecutive road games. Fans can watch the full press conference on the team’s website.
Montana is looking to maintain their momentum and secure a crucial victory against UC Davis as they continue their push for a successful season in the Big Sky Conference. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between these top contenders at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
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