Posts Tagged ‘Grizzly football’
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
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
Griz Picked No. 11 in Athlon Preseason Poll
In one of the year's first preseason polls, Montana is slotted in at No. 11 in the Athlon Sports Preseason FCS Top-25.... 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’s Offense Reloaded for 2021
When the Montana Grizzlies take the field for their first official practice of spring on Friday, one of their many offensive weapons will be running back Marcus Knight.... 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
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
Olson, Louie-McGee Named to Edmonton’s Negotiation List
Former Grizzlies Dante Olson and Jerry Louie-McGee have been added to the Edmonton Football Team's negotiation list, officially claiming the exclusive Canadian Football League rights of the two Montana stan... more
Griz Picked No. 7 in Preseason Media Poll
By ERIC TABER - The Montana Grizzlies were slotted in at No. 7 in the first, and only, STATS Perform FCS Top 25 media poll of the year, the organization announced Tuesday.... more
Big Sky Postpones All Fall Sports Until Spring 2021
Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, the Big Sky Conference is postponing all competition for its fall sports to spring 2021.... more
Statement on Montana’s Home Football Game Against Morehead State
Morehead State has informed Montana director of athletics Kent Haslam of their intention to obtain a waiver from the Pioneer League to play the Montana/Morehead State game as scheduled. ... more
Griz Picked Second in Big Sky Preseason Polls
The Montana Grizzlies have been picked to finish second in the 2020 Big Sky title race by the league's coaches and media.... more
Longtime Relationships Help Griz Land Transfers From Louisville and Arizona
A pair of recruiting journeys years in the making came full circle for Grizzly head coach Bobby Hauck and his staff this week.... more
Big Sky Kickoff Moved to July 23-24
The Big Sky Conference's annual Football Kickoff has been moved up to Thurs. July 23-24. All 13 league head coaches and one student-athlete from each football program will participate.... more
Griz Adjust 2020 Summer Camp Slate
The Grizzlies will now host two camps for high school-age players in the month of July as well as a pair of youth camps in June... more
Olson Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
The greatest tackler in Montana and Big Sky Conference history received the chance to make a literal dream of a lifetime come true Saturday, signing with the Eagles.... more
Griz Football Classics Set For Re-Air on ROOT Sports & SWX
Montana's 1995 National Championship win over Marshall is set to highlight a 31-game slate of Big Sky Conference classic football game re-broadcasts on ROOT Sports and SWX Montana.... more
Griz Football Season Ticket Renewal Extended
Grizzly Athletics has made the decision to temporarily delay mailing season ticket renewals to current holders.... more
Grizzly Athletics Announces Social Distancing Measures
The University of Montana Department of Athletics will suspend all practices and group team activities through March 29... more
Montana, Hauck Agree to New Four-Year Contract
The University of Montana and Bobby Hauck, the school's winningest football coach of all time, have agreed to a new four-year contract, extending him through January 2024.... more
Olson Wins Buck Buchanan Award
On its 25th anniversary, Olson became just the third Grizzly ever to be awarded the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year at the STATS FCS Awards Banquet.... more
Olson, Toure, and O’Donoghue Tabbed First Team All-Americans
By ERIC TABER - The postseason honors continue to pile up for the Montana Grizzlies this week, with a Big Sky-best three standouts being named to the STATS FCS All-America First-Team.... more
Big Sky-Best Five Griz Named All-American by HERO Sports
A Big Sky Conference-best five Montana Grizzlies have earned All-America honors from HERO Sports, the online sports news outlet announced Monday.... more
Griz Set For Marquee Rematch at Weber State
By ERIC TABER-This week No. 6-seed Montana returns to the road for a "Thrilla in Manilla", traveling to Ogden, Utah, for an epic quarterfinal title-bout rematch against No. 3-seed Weber State.... more
Records Fall as Griz Advance to FCS Quarterfinal
By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies scored a season-high 73 points against Southeaster Louisiana while punching its ticket to a quarterfinal rematch against No. 3 Weber State.... more
Olson Again Honored for his Work Off the Field
Montana linebacker Dante Olson was twice recognized this week for his commitment to academics and service in the community.... more
Olson Once Again Making a Strong Case for Defensive Player of the Year
By ERIC TABER Montana defensive coordinator Kent Baer's resume reads like a laundry list of some of the greatest programs in college football history. He's coached the Cal Golden Bears, the Stanford Card... more
Griz Up to #3 in National Polls Ahead of Brawl of the Wild
As expected, the Montana Grizzlies have risen to No. 3 in the major national polls this week after a 35-16 demolition of the previously third-ranked Weber State Wildcats over the weekend.... more