_DSC9438.jpg Montana's Robby Hauck, left, embraces his uncle, Tim Hauck, after the Montana Grizzlies fell to North Dakota State 49-26 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8710.jpg Montana's Patrick O'Connell holds the football during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9384.jpg North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz, left, embraces Montana head coach Bobby Hauck after the Bison defeated the Grizzlies 49-26 on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9332.jpg North Dakota State's TK Marshall races past Montana's Robby Hauck during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9345.jpg North Dakota State's Tyler Terhark (80) celebrates with teammate TK Marshall after Marshall scored against Montana during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9322.jpg Griz defensive players look to the sideline during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9308.jpg North Dakota State's Cole Payton (15) runs the ball against the Grizzlies during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9282.jpg Montana's Corbin Walker (8) attempts to tackle North Dakota State's TaMerik Williams (22) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9271.jpg Montana's AJ Forbes, left, and Hunter Mayginnes, center, look up at the scoreboard during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9429.jpg Tim Hauck embraces Marcus Welnel (37) and Robby Hauck (17) after Montana's loss to North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9255.jpg Montana's Levi Janacaro (36) attempts to chase down Cole Payton (15) of North Dakota State during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9204.jpg North Dakota State's Nick Kubitz, right, picks off a Griz pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9200.jpg Montana's Isiah Childs (28) is tackled during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9357.jpg Montana's Jayden Dawson, left, Corbin Walker, center, and TraJon Cotton listen to their coaches on the sideline during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9101.jpg Montana's Daniel Britt looks to pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9180.jpg Griz players huddle up during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9396.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, right, congratulates North Dakota State's Spencer Waege after the Bison beat the Grizzlies on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9123.jpg Montana's Daniel Britt (8) looks to pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9377.jpg Montana's Chris Walker (55) and the game's referees talk after a penalty during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9117.jpg North Dakota State's Dawson Weber (2) deflects a pass intended for Montana's Mitch Roberts (80) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8887.jpg Montana's Isiah Childs runs with the ball during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9113.jpg Montana's Alex Gubner (99), Marcus Welnel (37) and Robby Hauck (17) close in to tackle North Dakota State's Kobe Johnson (4) during a 2022 FCS playoff game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9097.jpg Montana's Daniel Britt looks to the sideline for the play call during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9242.jpg North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz watches from the sideline during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9045.jpg North Dakota State's Dawson Weber (2) picks off a pass intended for Montana's Aaron Fontes (14) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9021.jpg North Dakota State's Jayden Price (23) tackles Montana's Matt Rensvold (81) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8996.jpg North Dakota State's Kobe Johnson (4) scores a touchdown with Montana's Justin Ford (6) in pursuit during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8987.jpg Montana's Corbin Walker watches from the sideline after scoring on a pick-6 during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8785.jpg Montana's Bobby Hauck watches from the sideline during a playoff game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports _DSC8943.jpg Montana's Corbin Walker (8) intercepts a pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8935.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller throws a pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8911.jpg Montana's Nico Ramos kicks a field goal during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8926.jpg Montana players converge on a tackle during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8828.jpg North Dakota State's Javier Derritt chases down a fumble during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8812.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson fumbles the ball after a sack during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8720.jpg Montana's Justin Ford (6) tackles North Dakota State's TaMerik Williams (22) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8412.jpg Montana's AJ Forbes prepares to snap the ball during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8749.jpg Montana's Isiah Childs is tackled during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8667.jpg Montana's Jacob McGourin (92) attempts to bring down North Dakota State's RaJa Nelson (17) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8651.jpg Montana's Bobby Hauck watches from the sideline during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8590.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson runs with the ball during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC9419.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck and his son, Robby Hauck, talk with North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz after the Bison beat the Grizzlies on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8568.jpg Montana's Eli Gillman powers through defenders during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8564.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson hands the ball to Eli Gillman during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8543.jpg Montana's Robby Hauck (17) attempts a tackle during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8523.jpg Montana's AJ Forbes and Journey Grimsrud embrace during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8496.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson (7) scores on a keeper during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8450.jpg Montana's Joey Elwell (84) helps up Isiah Childs (28) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8434.jpg Montana's Isiah Childs (28) is tackled during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8407.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson (7) looks to pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8394.jpg Montana's Lucas Johnson (7) looks to pass during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8071.jpg Montana head football coach Bobby Hauck walks to the locker room during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8321.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller (7) evades a tackle attempt by Montana's Alex Gubner (99) on his way to a touchdown during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8350.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8280.jpg Montana's Patrick Rohrbach (41) punts the ball during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8249.jpg Montana's Malik Flowers prepares to return a kickoff during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8204.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller runs for a touchdown during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8231.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller (7) celebrates with Jake Lippe (19) and Cody Mauch (70) after scoring a touchdown during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7885.jpg Montana's Isiah Childs catches a pass in warmups during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8187.jpg North Dakota State's Kobe Johnson runs the ball during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8194.jpg North Dakota State's Zach Mathis (0) catches a pass over Montana's Robby Hauck (17) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7753.jpg North Dakota State's Cam Miller throws passes to warm up during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8168.jpg Montana's Garrett Graves (5) attempts to tackle North Dakota State's Jayden Price (23) during Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7777.jpg Montana's Chris Walker warms up before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8109.jpg Montana captains Patrick O'Connell (58), Robby Hauck, far back, Mitch Roberts (80) and Lucas Johnson (7) take the field before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8129.jpg Montana's Trevin Gradney (27) and head coach Bobby Hauck look on before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC8007.jpg Montana's Xavier Harris (13) leads the team into the locker room before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7981.jpg Montana players huddle before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7966.jpg North Dakota State players warm up before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7961.jpg Montana head coach Bobby Hauck looks on before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7910.jpg Montana's linebackers huddle before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7868.jpg Montana's offensive linemen run through drills before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports _DSC7760.jpg Montana tight ends coach Bryce Erickson, left, embraces Hunter Mayginnes before Montana's game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota.Photo by: Kyle Hansen/MTN Sports