Montana Grizzlies Face Off Against Northern Colorado Bears in Big Sky Conference Clash

The Montana Grizzlies, ranked No. 9, are set to take on the Northern Colorado Bears in a Big Sky Conference matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The game will be hosted at Nottingham Field in Greeley, Colorado, and is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET.

The Grizzlies, with a 5-2 record, are coming off a bye week and are looking to continue their strong performance in the conference. Led by quarterback Logan Fife, who has accumulated 1,142 passing yards and nine touchdown passes this season, Montana’s offense has been formidable. Running back Eli Gillman has also been a key player, with 710 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Keelan White leads the team in receiving yards with 389 yards on 35 catches, including two touchdowns.

The Northern Colorado Bears, with a 1-6 record, are seeking to turn their season around. Quarterback Kia’i Keone has been a dual threat, with 500 passing yards and 184 rushing yards, along with two rushing touchdowns. Darius Stewart has contributed significantly to the Bears’ running game with 290 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Brayden Munroe is the team’s leading receiver with 305 yards on 23 catches, including two touchdowns.

In their last outings, the Bears secured a 21-17 victory over the Weber State Wildcats, while the Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 31-20. The game between Montana and Northern Colorado can be streamed live on ESPN+.