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Photos: Montana trounces South Dakota State to advance in FCS playoffs

11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8777.jpg University of Montana graduate student Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrates a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9080.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9093.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9060.jpg University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9080 (1).jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9025.jpg University of Montana senior Drew Deck (2) makes a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9060 (1).jpg University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8955.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8963.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8892.jpg University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8896.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8867.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8878.jpg University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8837.jpg University of Montana sophomore Kyon Loud (5) celebrates during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8852.jpg University of Montana junior Hayden Schwartz (97) and graduate student Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8789.jpg University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8762.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8765.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8687.jpg University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8725.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8748.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8662.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8663.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8638.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8650.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) celebrates a run during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8593.jpg University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8627.jpg University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) makes a throw during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9389.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA8574.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) warms up before the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9331.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9363.jpg University of Montana sophomore Kyon Loud (5) celebrates a run during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9307.jpg University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) celebrates a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9318.jpg University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9280.jpg University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9292.jpg University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) celebrates a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9198.jpg University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9252.jpg University of Montana senior Blake Bohannon (4) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9164.jpg University of Montana senior Prince Ford (6) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports 11082025 Griz FB SOUTH DAKOTA9190.jpg University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Photo by: Cassie Evans / MTN Sports DSC03147.jpg Montana offensive lineman Cannon Panfiloff celebrates with running back Stevie Rocker Jr. after Rocker scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03137.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr., left, and Michael Wortham celebrate after Rocker scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03126.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03068.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham signals for a first down during UM's game against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03077.jpg Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02943.jpg Montana's Kenzel Lawler (8) and Caleb Otlewski (45) tackle South Dakota State's Alex Bullock in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02819.jpg Montana's Kyon Loud celebrates a pass breakup against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02722.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02533.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman runs the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02151.jpg Montana's Diezel Wilkinson (24) hits South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) as he throws a pass in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02163.jpg Montana's TJ Rausch (10) celebrates an interception with his teammates against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03378.jpg Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03379.jpg Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03380.jpg Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03381.jpg Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03401.jpg Montana's Drew Deck celebrates a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03415.jpg Montana's Drew Deck, left, and Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrate after Deck caught a touchdown pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC01975.jpg The Montana marching band performs in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC01980.jpg Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02007.jpg Former Montana great Junior Bergen waves the No. 37 flag in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02054.jpg South Dakota State's Logan Green (51) and Quinten Christensen (69) prepare to take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02109.jpg Montana's Drew Deck takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02038.jpg Montana mascot Monte performs for the crowd in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02103.jpg Montana's Tanner Huff takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02088.jpg The South Dakota State Jackrabbits take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02186.jpg Fans in the north end zone celebrate in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02116.jpg Montana's Peyton Wing takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02122.jpg Montana's Kellen Detrick takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02141.jpg Montana's Kyon Loud takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02132.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham, left, and Weston Adams take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02202.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham runs after the catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02231.jpg Montana's Blake Bohannon runs after the catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02225.jpg Montana's offense lines up against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02279.jpg South Dakota State's offense huddles up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02246.jpg Montana's Jose Gale runs after a catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02299.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. catches a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02328.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrates with Evan Shafer after Rocker scored against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02361.jpg Montana's Micah Harper (2) tackles South Dakota State's Alex Bullock in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02376.jpg Montana's defense runs to the sidelines during a timeout in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02393.jpg South Dakota State's Chase Mason looks for an opening in the defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02407.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck watches from the sidelines in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02440.jpg Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02448.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman runs with the ball after a catch in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02472.jpg Montana and South Dakota State meet in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02484.jpg Fans in the student section cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02505.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman runs against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02542.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) and Ian Finch (5) celebrate against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02566.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham looks for an opening against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02588.jpg South Dakota State's defense looks on in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02491.jpg Montana's Monte Gillman (0) is knocked out of bounds by South Dakota State's Dontay Johnson (3) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02591.jpg Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu sacks South Dakota State's Chase Mason in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02639.jpg Montana's Caleb Otlewski (45) and Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) tackle South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02647.jpg Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02605.jpg Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) and Caleb Otlewski (45) celebrate in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02666.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham makes a catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02684.jpg Montana's Monte Gillman (0) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02714.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02751.jpg Montana's Liam Brown (79) and Keali'i Ah Yat (8) celebrate after a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02772.jpg Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02838.jpg Montana's Kyon Loud (5) and Kenzel Lawler (8) celebrate after a stop against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02883.jpg Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) and Hayden Schwartz (97) celebrate against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02900.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck gives the thumbs up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02925.jpg Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02852.jpg South Dakota State's Josiah Johnson attempts to break away from Montana tacklers in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC02987.jpg Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03043.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03035.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03018.jpg Montana's Blake Bohannon is tackled in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03117.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03181.jpg Montana's Tanner Huff attempts to keep the ball out of the end zone on a punt in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03261.jpg South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) snaps the ball and looks to pass against Montana's defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03314.jpg Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) runs with the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03228.jpg Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03293.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03257.jpg South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson speaks with officials in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03324.jpg Montana's Drew Deck carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03439.jpg Montana's Drew Deck, left, and Brooks Davis celebrate after Deck scored in the third quarter for the Griz in the second round of the FCS playoffs against South Dakota State on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03435.jpg Montana's Everett Johnson (62), Josh Gale (81) and Brooks Davis (3) celebrate with Drew Deck (2) after Deck scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03336.jpg Montana's Drew Deck (2) looks to get past South Dakota State defenders in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03489.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03527.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03550.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham, right, is tackled by South Dakota State's Jalen Lee in the end zone in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03367.jpg Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03508.jpg Montana's Brooks Davis (3) catches a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03535.jpg Montana's Everett Johnson (62) yells in celebration against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03586.jpg Montana's Korbin Hendrix celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports Michael Wortham Montana's Michael Wortham celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03594.jpg Montana's Jake Olson celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03637.jpg Montana's Prince Ford, right, defends a pass to South Dakota State's Alex Bullock (84) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03663.jpg Montana's Prince Ford (6) celebrates after forcing an incompletion in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03684.jpg Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03686.jpg Montana's Kenzel Lawler (8) and TJ Rausch (10) celebrate after a stop against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03693.jpg South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) throws a pass against Montana in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03719.jpg South Dakota State and Montana line it up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03698.jpg Montana's Prince Ford, left, tackles South Dakota State's Sammy Dresie in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03739.jpg Montana's defense prepares for the next play against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03725.jpg Montana's TJ Rausch gestures to South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03815.jpg Montana's Brooks Davis carries the ball against the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03792.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham (6) runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03769.jpg Montana's Ian Finch, center, is celebrated by his teammates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03825.jpg Montana's Brooks Davis celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04277.jpg Montana's players and coaches circle up after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04239.jpg Montana's Kyon Loud (5), Brooks Davis (3) and more celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04255.jpg Montana's Kyon Loud, left, and Michael Wortham celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04251.jpg Montana's Brooks Davis celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04282.jpg Montana's players huddle up after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04240.jpg Montana's Michael Wortham (6), Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) and more celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04235.jpg Montana's Evan Shafer celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04232.jpg From left to right, Drew Deck, Blake Bohannon, Patrick Matan and Kenzel Lawler celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04226.jpg From left to right, Kyon Loud, Brooks Davis, Weston Adams, Michael Wortham and Colton Lentz celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04217.jpg Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04205.jpg Montana's Cannon Panfiloff celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04197.jpg Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. blows a kiss after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04139.jpg Montana's Clay Oven (37), Geno Leonard (31) and Colin Amick (70) run toward the fans after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04149.jpg Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04181.jpg Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04129.jpg Montana's Caleb Otlewski celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04166.jpg Montana's Peyton Wing (32), Jareb Ramos (90) and Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04185.jpg Montana's Colton Lentz (40), Caleb Otlewski (45) and Malae Fonoti (7) celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04120.jpg Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04105.jpg Montana's Diezel Wilkinson, left, celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04080.jpg Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04101.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, left, and South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson shake hands in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04048.jpg Montana's defense celebrates after a turnover in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04068.jpg Montana's Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates after an interception against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04032.jpg Montana's Brock Beaner (13) is celebrated by his teammates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC04010.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck looks on with Everett Johnson in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03976.jpg Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03995.jpg Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State with teammates Colin Amick (70), Jake Olson (87) and Evan Shafer (84) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03965.jpg Fans look on from the stands at the Montana Grizzlies as snow covers Mount Sentinel in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03935.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) celebrates with Cade Klimczak (72) after scoring a touchdown in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03902.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman (10) runs in for a score against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03880.jpg Montana's Jake Olson (87) and Blake Bohannon (4) look on in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports DSC03862.jpg Montana's Blake Bohannon (4) carries the ball against the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / 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University of Montana graduate student Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrates a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Drew Deck (2) makes a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Kyon Loud (5) celebrates during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Hayden Schwartz (97) and graduate student Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) celebrates a run during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) makes a throw during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) warms up before the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Kyon Loud (5) celebrates a run during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) celebrates a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) scores a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr (21) celebrates a touchdown during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Blake Bohannon (4) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Prince Ford (6) makes a tackle during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against South Dakota State University at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, MT Saturday, December 6, 2025.Cassie Evans / MTN Sports
Montana offensive lineman Cannon Panfiloff celebrates with running back Stevie Rocker Jr. after Rocker scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr., left, and Michael Wortham celebrate after Rocker scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham signals for a first down during UM's game against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kenzel Lawler (8) and Caleb Otlewski (45) tackle South Dakota State's Alex Bullock in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kyon Loud celebrates a pass breakup against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman runs the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Diezel Wilkinson (24) hits South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) as he throws a pass in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's TJ Rausch (10) celebrates an interception with his teammates against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck (2) dives for a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck celebrates a touchdown catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck, left, and Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrate after Deck caught a touchdown pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
The Montana marching band performs in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Former Montana great Junior Bergen waves the No. 37 flag in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's Logan Green (51) and Quinten Christensen (69) prepare to take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana mascot Monte performs for the crowd in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Tanner Huff takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans in the north end zone celebrate in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Peyton Wing takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kellen Detrick takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kyon Loud takes the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham, left, and Weston Adams take the field in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham runs after the catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Blake Bohannon runs after the catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's offense lines up against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's offense huddles up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Jose Gale runs after a catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. catches a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. celebrates with Evan Shafer after Rocker scored against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Micah Harper (2) tackles South Dakota State's Alex Bullock in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's defense runs to the sidelines during a timeout in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's Chase Mason looks for an opening in the defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck watches from the sidelines in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman runs with the ball after a catch in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana and South Dakota State meet in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans in the student section cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman runs against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) and Ian Finch (5) celebrate against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham looks for an opening against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's defense looks on in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Monte Gillman (0) is knocked out of bounds by South Dakota State's Dontay Johnson (3) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu sacks South Dakota State's Chase Mason in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Caleb Otlewski (45) and Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) tackle South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) and Caleb Otlewski (45) celebrate in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham makes a catch against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Monte Gillman (0) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Liam Brown (79) and Keali'i Ah Yat (8) celebrate after a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kyon Loud (5) and Kenzel Lawler (8) celebrate after a stop against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) and Hayden Schwartz (97) celebrate against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck gives the thumbs up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's Josiah Johnson attempts to break away from Montana tacklers in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Blake Bohannon is tackled in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Tanner Huff attempts to keep the ball out of the end zone on a punt in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) snaps the ball and looks to pass against Montana's defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) runs with the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Photos from Montana and South Dakota State meeting in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson speaks with officials in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck, left, and Brooks Davis celebrate after Deck scored in the third quarter for the Griz in the second round of the FCS playoffs against South Dakota State on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Everett Johnson (62), Josh Gale (81) and Brooks Davis (3) celebrate with Drew Deck (2) after Deck scored a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Drew Deck (2) looks to get past South Dakota State defenders in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) carries the ball against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham, right, is tackled by South Dakota State's Jalen Lee in the end zone in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Brooks Davis (3) catches a pass against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Everett Johnson (62) yells in celebration against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Korbin Hendrix celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Jake Olson celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Prince Ford, right, defends a pass to South Dakota State's Alex Bullock (84) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Prince Ford (6) celebrates after forcing an incompletion in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kenzel Lawler (8) and TJ Rausch (10) celebrate after a stop against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State's Chase Mason (7) throws a pass against Montana in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
South Dakota State and Montana line it up in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Prince Ford, left, tackles South Dakota State's Sammy Dresie in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's defense prepares for the next play against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's TJ Rausch gestures to South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Brooks Davis carries the ball against the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham (6) runs past the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Ian Finch, center, is celebrated by his teammates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Brooks Davis celebrates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players and coaches circle up after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kyon Loud (5), Brooks Davis (3) and more celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Kyon Loud, left, and Michael Wortham celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Brooks Davis celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players huddle up after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Michael Wortham (6), Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) and more celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Evan Shafer celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
From left to right, Drew Deck, Blake Bohannon, Patrick Matan and Kenzel Lawler celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
From left to right, Kyon Loud, Brooks Davis, Weston Adams, Michael Wortham and Colton Lentz celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Cannon Panfiloff celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Stevie Rocker Jr. blows a kiss after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Clay Oven (37), Geno Leonard (31) and Colin Amick (70) run toward the fans after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Caleb Otlewski celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Peyton Wing (32), Jareb Ramos (90) and Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Colton Lentz (40), Caleb Otlewski (45) and Malae Fonoti (7) celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's players celebrate after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Diezel Wilkinson, left, celebrates after beating South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans cheer in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, left, and South Dakota State head coach Dan Jackson shake hands in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's defense celebrates after a turnover in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates after an interception against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Brock Beaner (13) is celebrated by his teammates in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck looks on with Everett Johnson in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) scores a touchdown against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Malae Fonoti (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota State with teammates Colin Amick (70), Jake Olson (87) and Evan Shafer (84) in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Fans look on from the stands at the Montana Grizzlies as snow covers Mount Sentinel in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) celebrates with Cade Klimczak (72) after scoring a touchdown in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman (10) runs in for a score against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Jake Olson (87) and Blake Bohannon (4) look on in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Montana's Blake Bohannon (4) carries the ball against the South Dakota State defense in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Dec. 6, 2025 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
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