The Montana Grizzlies defeated the Idaho Vandals in a thrilling FCS showdown on Saturday, 23-21. The matchup between the No. 10 ranked Grizzlies and the No. 3 ranked Vandals was one of the most anticipated games of the season.
The game was a back-and-forth battle between two teams that were evenly matched. Montana quarterback Dalton Sneed threw for a total of 279 yards and two touchdowns, while Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino threw for a total of 287 yards and one touchdown.
The game came down to the wire, with Montana’s defense coming up with a huge stop on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Grizzlies’ defense was able to contain Idaho’s offense, limiting them to just 21 points.
Montana wide receiver Jerry Louie-McGee had a huge game, catching seven passes for a total of 109 yards and one touchdown. He was the difference maker for the Grizzlies, as his performance helped Montana pull off the upset win.
The victory was a huge one for Montana, as they now move to 5-2 on the season and remain in contention for an FCS playoff spot. The Grizzlies will look to continue their winning ways next week when they take on No. 8 ranked Weber State.
The loss was a tough one for Idaho, as they now drop to 6-1 on the season and will have to regroup before their next game against No. 5 ranked Eastern Washington.
Overall, it was an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the FCS. Montana’s victory over Idaho was a huge upset and will be remembered for years to come.
