Photos: No. 3 Montana shuts out Northwestern State to open season
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana football team take the field during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
A University of Montana cheerleader performs during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana football team take the field during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana student section cheers during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana's Dr. Kevin Griggs leads the marching band before the Griz game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Aaron Fontes (14) gains a few yards during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Carson Rostad (33) and University of Montana sophomore Ryan Tirrell (44) make a stop during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana football team take the field during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) starts a play during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Aaron Fontes (14) gains a few yards during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana linebackers huddle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Marcus Knight (21) scores a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Marcus Knight (21) scores a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana mascot Monte enters the stadium before the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
A member of the University of Montana dance team cheer during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana fans cheer during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) scrambles during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana fans cheer during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) scores a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Xavier Harris (13) breaks a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) sacks Northwestern State quarterback Miles Falli (15) during the game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) gains some yardage during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) calls to his team during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Jacob McGourin (92) sacks Northwestern State quarterback Miles Falli (15) during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) avoids a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) celebrates during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Levi Janacaro (36) breaks up a pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Jacob McGourin (92) celebrates a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Malik Flowers (19) makes a catch during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) jukes defenders during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck looks on during a game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on September 3, 2022.James Dobson / MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Braxton Hill (35) pressures Northwestern State quarterback Miles Falli (15) during the game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Alex Gubner (99) celebrates a tackle for a loss of yardage during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell pumps up the crowd during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) makes a tackle in the scrum during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) throws a deep pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Marcus Knight (21) catches a short pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Tyler Flink (54) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) pressures Northwestern State quarterback Miles Falli (15) during the game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) makes a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) catches the ball during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Garrett Graves (5) intercepts a deep pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Braxton Hill (35) makes a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Xavier Harris (13) breaks a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Justin Ford (6) breaks up a pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana back line make a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) makes a deep catch during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) throws a pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Garrett Graves (5) tries to break up a pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Nick Ostmo (26) fights through traffic during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) and junior AJ Forbes (57) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) gains yards after a reception during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana football team takes the field prior to a game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson / MTN Sports
The University of Montana football team take the field during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
Fans cheer during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
Northwestern State quarterback Miles Fallin throws a pass during the game against the University of Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Nash Fouch (4) makes a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) catches a pass for a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana student section cheers during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Corbin Walker (8) makes a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
Montana Griz fans celebrate during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) celebrates a touchdown with junior Hunter Mayginnes (61) during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) makes a tackle during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior TraJon Cotton (3) makes a stop during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Nash Fouch (4) breaks up a pass during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana fans fill the stands during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) surveys the field during the game against Northwestern State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, September 3, 2022.James Dobson/MTN Sports