The Montana Grizzlies are coming off a strong 24-0 win over Northern Colorado, marking their third consecutive shutout victory over the Bears. This win has propelled them up to the No. 8 spot in the FCS top 25 poll with a 6-2 record overall and a 3-1 record in the Big Sky conference. Senior safety Jaxon Lee was recognized as the conference’s defensive player of the week for his standout performance in the game.
Looking ahead, the Grizzlies are gearing up to face Cal Poly (2-5, 1-3) in San Luis Obispo, Calif. This upcoming game will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2022, and kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Mountain time on Saturday. Head coach Bobby Hauck, senior tight end Evan Shafer, and defensive player of the week Jaxon Lee discussed the win over UNC and shared their thoughts on the upcoming matchup with Cal Poly during a press conference on Monday.
Fans can watch the full press conference video above to hear from the Grizzlies’ leaders as they prepare for their back-to-back road trips. As the season progresses, Montana continues to impress with their strong defense and solid performances, and they will look to maintain their momentum as they face off against Cal Poly this weekend.
Source
Photo credit www.montanasports.com
