Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Montana Grizzlies
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Keali’i Ah Yat scores go-ahead TD to help Montana beat Southern Utah 28-21
The win gave Bobby Kennedy a victory in his debut as Montana’s head coach and extended the Grizzlies’ winning streak in season openers to 12 games. Montana entered the game ranked No. 2 in the FCS Stats Perform Top 25.
Ah Yat completed 15 of 28 passes and also ran for a 3-yard touchdown. Eli Gillman had 169 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, rushing for 76 yards on 13 carries and catching two passes for 93 yards.
Gillman opened the scoring with an 85-yard touchdown reception on Montana’s first offensive play and added a 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter for a 14-3 halftime lead. Cooper Buffington blocked a 50-yard Southern Utah field goal attempt late in the half.
Southern Utah tied the game at 21 on Will Burns’ 58-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Acord with 11:41 remaining. Jake Mason blocked the ensuing extra-point attempt before Montana drove 80 yards and Ah Yat connected with Bridges for the go-ahead score.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:42 | Eli Gillman 85 Yd pass from Keali'i Ah Yat (Jo Silver Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 13:27 | Jayden Rogers 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:50 | Eli Gillman 29 Yd Run (Jo Silver Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:09 | Floyd Chalk 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:48 | Keali'i Ah Yat 3 Yd Run (Jo Silver Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:56 | Joshua Acord 13 Yd pass from Will Burns (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:41 | Joshua Acord 58 Yd pass from Will Burns (Jayden Rogers PAT blocked) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:14 | Lekeldrick Bridges 53 Yd pass from Keali'i Ah Yat (Jo Silver Kick) |
Statistics
 SUU |
 MONT |
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|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 8-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-11 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 510 | Total Yards | 337 |
| 251 | Passing | 264 |
| 24/34 | Comp/Att | 15/28 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 9.4 |
| 259 | Rushing | 73 |
| 49 | Rushing Attempts | 18 |
| 5.3 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 9-94 | Penalties | 3-32 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 43:34 | Possession | 16:26 |
Game Information
Location: Missoula, MT
Attendance: 31,287 · Capacity:
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