Gillman runs for 2 TDS, Morrison makes 3 FGs to help Montana beat Missouri State 29-24
— Eli Gillman ran for 89 yards and two touchdowns and Montana held off Missouri State for a 29-24 victory on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Missouri State Bears
24
Montana Grizzlies
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOST | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| MONT | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 29 |
Washington-Grizzly Stadium · 26,482 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 24-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Delaware Blue Hens | L 38-61 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 24-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:38 24-29
Ty Morrison 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:43 24-26
Jmariyae Robinson 7 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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Touchdown 9:36 17-26
Eli Gillman 2 Yd Run (Ty Morrison Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 17-19
Xavier Harris 34 Yd pass from Logan Fife (Ty Morrison Kick)
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Touchdown 12:07 17-12
Jayden Becks 32 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-12
Ty Morrison 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:07 10-9
Ty Morrison 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:43 10-6
Yousef Obeid 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:12 7-6
Eli Gillman 37 Yd Run (Ty Morrison PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:25 7-0
Jacardia Wright 7 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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MONT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:24 · End of 4th Quarter
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MOST 0:24
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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MONT 1:38
8 plays, 44 yards, 3:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:38 24-29
Ty Morrison 38 Yd Field Goal
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MOST 4:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 24-26
Jmariyae Robinson 7 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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MONT 9:36
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:36 17-26
Eli Gillman 2 Yd Run (Ty Morrison Kick)
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MOST 10:41
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:51 · Downs
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MONT 0:32
6 plays, 53 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 17-19
Xavier Harris 34 Yd pass from Logan Fife (Ty Morrison Kick)
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MOST 3:00
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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MONT 5:41
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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MOST 8:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MONT 10:10
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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MOST 12:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 17-12
Jayden Becks 32 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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MONT
12 plays, 76 yards, 1:40 · Field Goal
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MOST 1:40
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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MONT 2:19
3 plays, -12 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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MOST 2:57
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:10 · Interception
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MONT 7:07
12 plays, 66 yards, 4:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-12
Ty Morrison 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:07 10-9
Ty Morrison 35 Yd Field Goal
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MOST 11:43
16 plays, 59 yards, 7:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:43 10-6
Yousef Obeid 33 Yd Field Goal
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MONT 4:12
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 7-6
Eli Gillman 37 Yd Run (Ty Morrison PAT failed)
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MOST 5:25
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:25 7-0
Jacardia Wright 7 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick)
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MOST 9:19
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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MONT 11:25
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:27 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MOST
MONT
22
1st Downs
23
6-14
3rd down efficiency
2-9
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
356
Total Yards
347
257
Passing
180
23/39
Comp/Att
14/26
6.6
Yards per pass
6.9
99
Rushing
167
34
Rushing Attempts
35
2.9
Yards per rush
4.8
13-112
Penalties
4-49
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
36:37
Possession
23:23
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