Posts Tagged ‘Montana Football’
Welnel Passes No. 37 Tradition to Janacaro
Welnel announced Levi Janacaro, a Missoula native and fellow linebacker, is his choice to be the 17th player in program history to wear No. 37, ... more
GSA Tailgate Moves Inside “The Grizzly Den” For Spring Game
Fans set to attend the annual Grizzly Scholarship Association Spring Football Game on April 7, will now have the chance to experience Washington-Grizzly Stadium's new premium seating zone, The Grizzly Den,... more
GSA Spring Tour Returns in 2023
The Montana Grizzlies are back on the road and headed to a town near you!... more
Tim Hauck Returns to Montana as a Defensive Analyst
Grizzly Sports Hall of Famer, 13-year NFL vet, and Super Bowl-winning coach Tim Hauck has returned to the University of Montana as a defensive analyst.... more
Rohrbach Named FCS Punter of the Year
Montana freshman punter Patrick Rohrbach earned the Football Championship Subdivision's highest special teams honor Wednesday, being named FCS Punter of the Year.... more
Big Plays Haunt Griz in Loss to Bison
Saturday's game ends Montana's season in the second round at 8-5 overall, while the Bison advance to their 13th straight quarterfinal.... more
Griz Advance to set up Blue Blood Battle with Bison
This week Montana travels to Fargo for a titanic battle between FCS blue bloods when the Grizzlies take on the No. 3 and defending national champion North Dakota State Bison.... more
In a Comeback for the Ages, Griz Rally to Beat SEMO
The Montana Grizzlies pulled off one of the most improbable and historic comebacks in program history Saturday night, defeating Southeast Missouri 34-24 in the first round of the FCS playoffs.... more
Montana to Host SEMO Under the Lights in First Round Playoff Game
Montana will extend its FCS record playoff appearances to 26 this Saturday after earning an at-large bid to the 2022 tournament.... more
Rohrbach a Finalist for the Jerry Rice Award
As the current No. 2 punter in FCS football and a catalyst on the best punting unit in the subdivision, Montana freshman Patrick Rohrbach was named a finalist for the 2022 Stats Perform Jerry Rice Award Monda... more
Griz Move up in National Rankings at No. 2 in both Polls
After a 3-0 start to the season, the Montana Grizzlies are now the consensus No. 2 team in the nation this week... more
Grizzly defense suffocates Coyotes in 24-7 win
The Montana defense put in yet another commanding performance Saturday, keeping South Dakota scoreless for three and a half quarters of football in a 24-7 rout.... more
Montana Nearing Record Season Ticket Sales as Kickoff Approaches
With Montana picked to win the Big Sky Conference title and receiving a top-two preseason national ranking, excitement for Griz football is high in Missoula. ... more
Montana Finalizes 2022 Television Schedule
Television details for the remainder of Montana's 2022 football season have been finalized. Here they are:... more
Griz Picked No. 2 in AFCA Preseason Poll
The FCS football coaches around the nation have tabbed the Montana Grizzlies as the No. 2 team in the nation in the (AFCA) preseason top-25 poll. ... more
Griz in at No. 3 in Preseason Media Top-25
After being picked to win the Big Sky Conference title race by the league's coaches and media, the Montana Grizzlies slotted in at No. 3 on the Stats Perform Preseason Top-25 on Monday.... more
Three Griz Named to Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List
This year, three more Grizzlies are favored to join that list of the nation's elite defenders, with Patrick O'Connell, Justin Ford, and Robby Hauck each being named to the Buchanan Award preseason watch lis... more
Griz Set Kickoff Times for Home Football Games
Kickoff times for Montana's slate of six home games for the upcoming 2022 football season have been confirmed... more
Four Montana Legends Earn Place in Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame
Grizzly Athletics proudly announced the Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame incoming class of 2022, and the recipient of the Grizzly Lifetime Honors Award.... more
Seven Griz Return for Pro Day
Seven former Montana football players will return to Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Tuesday, April 5, for the team's annual Pro Day... more
No. 6 Griz to Face No. 3 Dukes in FCS Quarterfinal
Survive and advance is the mantra in the FCS Playoffs, and the Montana Grizzlies did that and a whole lore more last week, dominating Eastern Washington and advancing to take on James Madison. ... more
Griz Advance to Face James Madison in Virginia
With Friday's win over Eastern Washington, the Montana Grizzlies have advanced to the Quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs and will Play James Madison in Virginia. ... more
Griz Get Redemption on Eagles, Advance to FCS Quarterfinal
Montana improves to 10-2 and advances to the FCS quarterfinal round against No. 3 James Madison. ... more
Griz Host Eagles in Titanic Playoff Rematch
The second season of Montana football kicks off under Friday night lights this week as the Grizzlies ride a five-game winning streak into the second round of the FCS playoffs for a rematch against E. Washington... more
Griz Stars Honored at Annual Awards Banquet
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and his staff honored some of the Grizzlies' best performers of the year on Sunday at the annual team awards banquet. ... more
#7 Griz Host #3 Cats in Brawl for the Ages
On Saturday, the 120th edition of the Montana/Montana State game returns after a two-year layoff and returns to Missoula for the first time in three years.... more
Griz Axe Jacks With Dominant Defense
Every time you think Montana's defense has put together its best performance of the season, they find a new way to step their game up.... more
Griz Look to Continue Winning Ways on the Road in Greely
With momentum from of two-straight wins, the Montana Grizzlies return to the road, to battle Northern Colorado Saturday with kickoff in Greeley set for noon.... more
Griz Roll Over Vandals to Retain Stein
Montana retained the "Little Brown Stein" with a statement win, rebounding with a 34-14 rout of rival Idaho. ... more
Montana Grizzlies NCAAF News: Showdown vs. Vandals, FCS Rankings, More
Montana Tries To Bounce Back vs. Idaho this week in Moscow. ... more
2001 Griz Closing in on Goal as Team Reunion Nears
When the 2001 Montana Grizzlies set out to achieve a goal, there's no stopping them. ... more
Griz Look to Avenge 2019 Loss to Hornets at Home
At the halfway point of the season, the Griz enter Saturday's game against the Hornets ranked in the top-five nationally with one of the best defenses in the FCS.... more
Griz Return Home to Face Western Illinois
After picking up one of the biggest wins in program history over the Washington Huskies last week – the Grizzlies have fueled the gas tank for the 2021 season.... more
Montana Improves to No. 4 in Media Poll, Named FCS Team of the Week
After one of the biggest upsets in college football history, Montana has been named the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.... more
ESPN+ to Carry Nine Griz Games This Fall, With Streaming Options for Entire Season
Nine of Montana's 11 regular season football games will now be available to watch nationwide via live stream on ESPN+.... more
Griz Picked No. 9 in Coaches’ Preseason Poll
Football coaches around the FCS have picked Montana to finish No. 9 in the AFCA FCS Coaches' Preseason Top 25 poll.... more
2001 National Champion Griz to Reunite for a Good Cause
Led by former head coach Joe Glenn, the 2001 Griz are set to make their triumphant return to Missoula for a team reunion on Oct. 15 and an on-field celebration.... more
Griz in at No. 9 in Preseason Media Poll
The Montana Grizzlies slotted in at No. 9 in the preseason edition of the Stats Perform FCS media top-25... more
Kickoff Times for the 2021 Griz Football Season Announced
The Montana Grizzlies will play their home opener against Western Illinois under the lights of Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Five Griz Named to Preseason All-Big Sky Team
The Montana Grizzlies landed five players on the 30-man Big Sky Preseason All-Conference Team, the league announced Monday.... more
Lewis to Carry on the #37 Tradition
Montana senior linebacker Jace Lewis of Townsend has been named the next Grizzly to carry on the #37 legacy jersey tradition.... more
Hauck Named Academic All-American
Montana junior safety Robby Hauck was the only player from the Big Sky Conference named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team.... more
Ground Game, Defense, Lead Griz to Win Over Portland State
Montana closed its abbreviated spring season with a 48-7 win over Portland State.... more
Griz Host Portland State to Cap Spring Season
And just like that, the Montana Grizzlies' spring season enters the home stretch as UM prepares to take on Portland State in its second and final game of April.... more
Montana Athletics Rolls Out Spring Football Ticket Process
Roughly 5,000 fans will get the chance to watch the Montana Grizzlies take on Central Washington and Portland State live and in-person at Washington-Grizzly Stadium this spring... more
Attendance, Kick Times, and Broadcast Details Set For Griz Spring Games
The Montana football team will have a limited number of fans in attendance at its two spring football games, kick times have been confirmed.... more
Montana Adds Spring Game vs. Portland State
The Montana Grizzlies have added another opponent to the 2021 modified spring schedule, with Portland State set to visit Washington-Grizzly Stadium in a non-conference matchup on April 17.... more
2020 Big Sky Schedule Moved to 2021
The Big Sky Conference announced Wednesday it has approved moving the fall 2020 conference football schedule to the fall of 2021, restoring the slate of games that had previously been canceled.... more
Louie-McGee Signs Contract to Play at Edmonton
Montana's record-breaking wide receiver Jerry Louie-McGee has officially signed to play professionally for the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League.... more
Mick Holien, “Voice of the Griz” for a Generation, Remembered as One of “The Good Guys”
Grizzly Athletics plans to pay tribute to Holien in the fall of 2021 when the fans he cared for so much are once again able to pack into Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Dahlberg Arena.... more