Photos: No. 5 Montana surges past No. 16 North Dakota in thriller
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) warms up before the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
The University of Montana Grizzlies warm up before the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Danny Sirmon (89) makes a catch while warming up before the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) warms up before the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) scores a touchdown during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Hunter Peck (56) and University of Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) make a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Elijawah Tolbert (11) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) stiff-arms a defender during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Kyon Loud (5) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) runs the ball during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Blake Bohannon (4) makes a reception for a first down during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles out of the pocket during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Kade Boyd (17) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) celebrates a turnover during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) makes a touchdown catch during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana Head Coach Bobby Hauck signals to his team during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) scores a touchdown during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) pressures a pass during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
A fan celebrates during the Montana game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) runs the ball during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs the ball during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Josh Gale (81) catches the ball for a big gain of yards during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a first down pass during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
The University of Montana defense makes a stop during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) makes a play call during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) celebrates a touchdown during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Brooks Davis (3) scores a touchdown late in the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
The University of Montana celebrates a win against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Elijawah Tolbert (11) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) calls out to the team during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
The University of Montana defense makes a stop during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
The University of Montana celebrates a win against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Malae Fonoti (7) finds a running hole during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Caleb Otlewski (45) prepares for a play during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass on the run during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Michael Wortham (6) jukes a defender during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Clay Oven (37) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Everett Johnson (62) celebrates a win during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Clay Oven (37) celebrates a stop during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) and University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) celebrate a victory against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) watches the game clock during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keali'i Ah Yat (8) watches from the sidelines during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Peyton Wing (32) forces an early throw during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Caleb Otlewski (45) makes a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) runs for a first down during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Eli Gillman (10) breaks a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Elijawah Tolbert (11) celebrates a tackle during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana makes a stop during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Drew Deck (2) makes a catch during the game against University of North Dakota at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula Montana, Saturday, September 13, 2025.James Dobson / For MTN Sports