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• Griz McSurdy selected in 7th round by Cowboys

  April 28, 2012 7:58 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana's Caleb McSurdy was selected in the 7th round of the 2012 National Football League draft by the Dallas Cowboys today (Saturday, April 28). He was the 222nd player chosen. McSurdy is the second former Griz player chosen in this year's NFL draft, as cornerback... more »

• Griz break 2nd half tie to top Cats at home

  February 26, 2012 1:17 AM

  MISSOULA - At the half, the Cats and Griz were all tied up at 21, but in the 2nd, it was Montana who was able to knock down enough shots to come out with the victory. Art Steward led the Grizzlies with 14 points, Will Cherry added 13 and... more »

• Griz win at home, Cats lose on road in Bracket Busters

  February 19, 2012 12:53 AM

  MISSOULA - Montana reached the 20 win mark Saturday as the Griz were able to handle the visiting Warriors of Hawaii 94-79. The story in this one was all about Griz small forward Kareem Jamar who finished with a tripe-double going for 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. ... more »

• Cherry carries Griz past Northern Colorado

  January 20, 2012 12:39 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - Junior guard Will Cherry scored a game-high 27 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a 76-58 Big Sky Conference victory over the visiting Northern Colorado Bears Thursday evening in UM's Dahlberg Arena. Montana (5-1 league/12-6 overall) has now won seven of its last... more »

• Senator Tester stops by Griz football practice

  December 2, 2011 10:47 PM

  MISSOULA - All of the Grizzly football players are gearing up for Saturday's big game. The Griz players got a special surprise Friday when Senator Jon Tester stopped by campus to wish them good luck against Central Arkansas. "Thank you all very much for what you do, play... more »

• ESPN to broadcast Cat and Griz games

  November 29, 2011 6:22 PM

  BILLINGS - After a week of Montana football fans bombarding ESPN with calls and emails, and Montana's congressional delegation putting pressure on the sports mega-giant, the network has decided to air the University of Montana and Montana State football playoff games on television. The second round playoff games will... more »

• Griz Pflugrad named Big Sky Coach of the Year

  November 23, 2011 6:16 PM

  OGDEN, UT - A solid season capped by a decisive win over Montana State University is enough to earn UM Griz coach Robin Pflugrad honors as the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year. The conference announced Wednesday afternoon that Pflugrad, now in his second year as Grizzlies' head... more »

• Griz playoff ticket sales heat up in Missoula

  November 23, 2011 6:11 PM

  MISSOULA - Griz Nation continues to scramble in the wake of hearing Montana's second-round playoff game will not be televised. Griz playoff ticket sales heated up a little bit on Wednesday with tickets now available to the general public. Season ticket holders were able to buy their tickets starting... more »

• Rehberg writes letter of concern over ESPN coverage

  November 22, 2011 10:25 PM

  BILLINGS- Congressman Dennis Rehberg has written a letter to ESPN asking the sports network to allow television broadcast or cable coverage of the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Rehberg's letter is addressed to the president of ESPN, George Bodenheimer: "Dear Mr. Bodenheimer, I was... more »

• Baucus releases statement to ESPN in regards to FCS Playoffs

  November 22, 2011 7:29 PM

  Washington, D.C. - Montana's senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus says it just isn't right that most Montanans will not be able to watch the Bobcat and Grizzly football teams advance through the playoffs due to ESPN's decision not to air the first and second-round playoff games on cable. "In... more »

• Cats, Griz stock up on Big Sky Conference Awards

  November 22, 2011 5:41 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Co-Big Sky Conference champions Montana and Montana State each had six athletes selected as 1st-Team All-Big Sky, while both the Cats and Griz were represented with individual awards, the league announced Tuesday. Montana linebacker Caleb McSurdy has been chosen as the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player... more »

• LIVE: CAT GRIZ Live Stream

  November 19, 2011 12:25 PM

  BOZEMAN - Watch the Cat-Griz game LIVE online. College football fans will enjoy Montana vs. Montana State live on the Internet Saturday Morning. This is a free college football game live from KTVQ.com and MTN Sports. During commericals stream will go to black. Like us on Facebook more »

• University of Montana Athletic Director watching game from afar

  November 19, 2011 12:32 AM

  MISSOULA, MT - It took a major prior obligation for UM's Athletics Director, Jim O'Day, to miss Saturday's big game. O'Day is the chair of the F-C-S playoffs selection committee, so he has to be in Indiana Saturday. But, he hopes his travel plans don't interfere with him watching... more »

• Griz finish perfect at Washington-Grizzly Stadium

  November 5, 2011 8:30 PM

  MISSOULA - A showdown with the Bobcats is looming, but the Grizzlies needed to take care of some business on Saturday. Montana hosted Senior Day in Washington-Grizzly Stadium against the Division 2 Western Oregon Wolves. Western Oregon will play for a conference championship next week and they hung with... more »

• Griz blast Weber State behind Sambrano's 4 TD's

  October 29, 2011 8:56 PM

  MISSOULA - The day started ominously for the Griz as Weber State went on top 3-0 early in the first quarter. Let's just say, things would brighten up for the maroon and silver afterwards. Quarterback Jordan Johnson tied a school record today throwing for 6 touchdown passes. 4 of... more »

• VIDEO: Northern Arizona vs. Montana - Live stream

  October 22, 2011 5:31 PM

  MISSOULA - Watch the Griz game LIVE online. College football fans will enjoy Montana vs. Northern Arizona live on the Internet Saturday afternoon. This is a free college football game live from KTVQ.com. During commericals stream will go to black. Feed starts at 4 p.m. Like us... more »

• University of Montana fans make a "grizzly" mess

  October 2, 2011 12:11 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - It's all fun and games until someone has to clean up. At least that seems to be the opinion of those cleaning up after messy Griz fans. "It can be kind of gross when there is like liquid and things," said high school Key Club member,... more »

• Griz bounce back with big win over Northern Colorado

  October 1, 2011 7:06 PM

  MISSOULA - It was an enjoyable homecoming for the Griz this year as Montana routed Northern Colorado 55-28. Leading Montana on Saturday, Montana of course, Joe Montana's son Nate Montana getting the surprise start at the beginning of the game as Jordan Johnson stayed on the sideline nursing his injuries.... more »

• Griz come back to defeat Cal Poly

  September 10, 2011 7:15 PM

  MISSOULA - Jabin Sambrano and Dan Moore scored two touchdowns each Saturday to carry Montana to a 37-23 win over Cal Poly. Sambrano took the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown to help Montana (1-1) win its home opener. The Grizzlies, who trailed 17-14 at the half, took... more »

• Air quality won't affect Saturday's Griz football game

  September 9, 2011 11:40 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - The University of Montana says it's taking into account the Missoula Health Department's air quality guidelines for this weekend's Griz football game. UM's head athletic trainer says the team cancelled and moved practices in the past, but not games. He says visibility ranges determine whether... more »

• Sports Xtra Blog: Cats, Griz Face Monstrous Road Tests

  August 31, 2011 10:12 PM

  College football season kicks off for the Cats and Griz this weekend and as we've seen in the past, each team will leave the Treasure State to face national powerhouses from the FBS. Let's start things off with Montana State. The team is the defending co-Big Sky Champions and... more »

• Griz-Tennessee available on PPV

  August 31, 2011 4:48 PM

  BILLINGS - The Griz football season gets underway this Saturday as Montana travels to Knoxville, Tennessee to take on the Vols. The game kicks off at 4:00 p.m. mountain time and will be played at Leyland Stadium, which holds a capacity of 102,000. Most Griz games will be telecasted... more »

• Chase Reynolds signs with the St. Louis Rams

  August 17, 2011 11:24 PM

  MISSOULA - That didn't take long. Just days after the Seattle Seahawks cut former Griz running back Chase Reynolds, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. Agent Marc Lillibridge sent out a tweet earlier Wednesday about the signing. Reynolds appeared in one game for the Seattle Seahawks, rushing for... more »

• Chase Reynolds signs free agent contract with Seahawks

  August 2, 2011 10:56 PM

  MISSOULA - While many NFL superstars are holding out from training camps due to financial disputes, Chase Reynolds isn't being picky about his contract situation. "Do I care what it says? I just want it to have a place to sign my name," he said with a laugh in... more »

• Kroy Biermann arrives in Billings Play Video

  May 13, 2011 10:47 PM

  BILLINGS - The Magic City was pleased to welcome back Hardin native Kroy Biermann who returned to Billings to lead a performance session Friday for Athletic Medicine and Performance. Biermann demonstrated many different skill and agility tests over at Granite Health and Fitness at 5:00 showcasing his athletic ability... more »

• Krystkowiak up for Utah job

  March 31, 2011 10:59 PM

  MISSOULA - Larry Krystkowiak may be about to get back in the business of coaching college basketball. The New York Post is reporting the former Montana Grizzly great, and Missoula native, is up for the head coaching job at the University of Utah. Krystkowiak is currently an assistant coach for... more »

• Griz head basketball coach tip-toeing out of Missoula?

  March 31, 2011 1:21 PM

  MISSOULA - Could Griz head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle be tip-toeing out of Missoula? Tinkle has led the Griz men to two straight 20-win seasons, and other schools have noticed. On Wednesday, KGPE-TV in Fresno reported that Tinkle interviewed for the Fresno State head coaching job. Tinkle did... more »

• Griz men end season in home loss to Duquesne

  March 16, 2011 11:09 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana's basketball men lost to Duquesne Wednesday night 87-76 in the opening round of this year's College Basketball Inivitational. The loss ends Montana's season and follows last week's late-game loss to Northern Colorado in the Big Sky Conference Tournament Championship. A win there would've qualified Montana for... more »

• NFL lockout leaves former Griz stars in limbo

  March 16, 2011 9:06 PM

  MISSOULA - There is no denying the NFL is the most popular professional league in America. And more and more, former Grizzlies are living their dream by playing on Sundays. But at the moment, everyone's future is up in the air. The owners started a lockout last Friday, and that... more »

• Griz add Suiaunoa as Defensive line coach

  March 15, 2011 7:05 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Football program has added another piece to their coaching puzzle with the addition of Lawrence (Legi) Suiaunoa as the new Defensive Line Coach. Suiaunoa comes to Montana from Portland State University where he served as the Vikings Defensive Line Coach. Previous to his... more »

• Lady Griz building momentum into NCAA Tournament

  March 15, 2011 7:00 PM

  MISSOULA - The Lady Griz took some lumps these last two years, but they'll get a nice reward this weekend. Montana is heading back to the NCAA tournament for the nineteenth time, and it will be the third career trip for the maroon and silver seniors. Montana drew a... more »

• Griz lose in OT to Eastern Washington

  February 26, 2011 11:08 PM

  CHENEY, WA - Glen Dean scored 17 points and Laron Griffin and Cliff Ederaine teamed up for an unlikely three-point play with 6.4 seconds left in overtime that proved the difference in Eastern Washington's 59-55 victory over Montana on Saturday night. Ederaine added 14 points and Cliff Colimon 13 for... more »

• Griz men try to hold onto league lead tonight

  February 24, 2011 6:04 PM

  BILLINGS - Montana's basketball men try to reverse road fortunes tonight starting at Portland State. The Griz have lost their last three outside Missoula by at least 16 points apiece. If Montana wins both games this week, it would more-than-likely give the Griz a regular-season title and a host... more »

• Brokaw to speak at Montana commencement

  February 8, 2011 11:34 AM

  MISSOULA- Former network news broadcaster Tom Brokaw will address graduates at the University of Montana's 114th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14. Brokaw stepped down as anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News" in 2004. He remains active in broadcast journalist as a special correspondent for NBC. ... more »

• Mariani sets pro bowl return record

  January 31, 2011 9:53 AM

  HONOLULU - We've been talking about the NFL Pro Bowl ever since the roster was released with the name Marc Mariani assigned to the kick return spot on the AFC squad. The former Grizzly got to the Pro Bowl by setting franchise return records for the Tennessee Titans, so... more »

• Griz rout Cats in Bozeman, 79-58

  January 30, 2011 12:25 AM

  BOZEMAN - Brian Qvale had game highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds as Montana broke away from a halftime tie to rout Montana State 79-58 on Saturday night and move into first place in the Big Sky Conference. Montana State (11-10, 5-4) scored the first basket of the second... more »

• Mariani mobbed on return to Missoula

  January 17, 2011 4:58 PM

  MISSOULA - Tennessee Titans Pro-Bowler Marc Mariani returned to Missoula over the weekend to sign autographs and we caught up with a young man standing in line who had a long way to go before meeting his hero for the second time. Kade Olson had one hour before Mariani... more »

• Griz dominate Weber State

  December 31, 2010 6:36 PM

  MISSOULA - Derek Selvig scored 23 points and Brian Qvale added 13 as Montana routed Weber State 75-56 on Friday. Will Cherry had 11 points for the Grizzlies (10-4, 2-0 Big Sky), who have won five straight and seven of eight. The game's final lead change occurred midway through the... more »

• Investigators: Griz football star's death preventable

  December 21, 2010 10:13 AM

  MISSOULA - Federal mine safety investigators say the accident that killed former University of Montana football star Tim Bush could have been prevented with better training and use of equipment. The 29-year old was killed while he was working underground as a contract miner at the Galena Silver Mine... more »

• Former Griz corner pleads guilty to biting a woman's leg

  December 16, 2010 1:06 AM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana cornerback Jimmy Wilson has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct for biting a woman's leg over the summer. The Missoulian reports Wilson appeared in Municipal Court on Wednesday and was given a six-month deferred sentence. Judge Marie Anderson also imposed a $50... more »

• Griz men take down Oregon State 71-66

  December 15, 2010 11:13 PM

  MISSOULA - Brian Qvale had 27 points and 18 rebounds and Will Cherry scored 22 to lead Montana over Oregon State 71-66 on Wednesday night. Despite leading for most of the game, the Grizzlies (6-4) had to hold off a late charge by the Beavers (4-5). Cherry sealed the deal... more »

• Griz await Wednesday tip-off with Oregon State

  December 15, 2010 10:18 AM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Grizzlies men's basketball team is looking for a clean sweep of its Pac-10 schedule this year. After dominating UCLA 66-57 a week and half ago in Pauley Pavilion, the Griz welcome Oregon State into Dahlberg Arena Wednesday night. The 5-4 Griz will host the 4-4... more »

• Cat, Griz earn All-American honors

  December 14, 2010 5:09 PM

  HELENA - Athletes from Montana State and Montana have been named to the Walter Camp Foundation All-America football team. Bobcat offensive lineman Mike Person and Grizzly defensive back Trumaine Johnson were named to the 26-man team Tuesday. Person, a 6-foot-5, 295 pound senior from Glendive and Johnson, a 6-3, 197-pound... more »

• Griz basketball blows out UGF

  December 10, 2010 12:44 AM

  MISSOULA - Brian Qvale had game highs of 16 points and five blocked shots to lead Montana to an 85-50 victory over Great Falls on Thursday night. Mathias Ward added 14 points for the Grizzlies (5-3), and Kareem Jamar had 11 points and a game-best nine rebounds. Lukas Hambsch led... more »

• Hellgate standout commits to Griz football

  December 8, 2010 5:01 PM

  MISSOULA - Missoula Hellgate lineman Jesse Ginn has made a verbal commitment to play football at the University of Montana. The Missoulian reports Ginn is making his official visit this weekend, but committed to the Griz in June after participating in football camp this summer. Ginn earned first-team all-state honors... more »

• Griz stun UCLA in Westwood

  December 6, 2010 12:38 AM

  LOS ANGELES - Will Cherry scored 18 points and Brian Qvale added 13 to lead Montana to a 66-57 victory over UCLA Sunday night. The victory was the first for the Grizzlies over the Bruins in the five-game history between the two teams. UCLA (3-4) was hopeful that returning home... more »

• Carpenter hits 60-yard field goal in Dolphins loss

  December 5, 2010 6:15 PM

  MIAMI (AP) - Miami kicker Dan Carpenter on Sunday hit a 60-yard field goal to tie for the fifth-longest in NFL history. Carpenter is from Helena, Mont., and played at the University of Montana. The longest kick in NFL history is 63 yards, shared by Jason Elam and Tom Dempsey.... more »

• Connor Lebsock commits to Griz

  December 1, 2010 5:26 PM

  BILLINGS - The Lebsocks are continuing family tradition at the University of Montana. Skyview quarterback and safety Connor Lebsock is on his way to the Griz after delivering a verbal commitment to follow his father and brothers onto the football field as a Griz. Ron Lebsock played center at... more »

• Griz rally to beat Cal State Fullerton

  December 1, 2010 12:16 AM

  MISSOULA - Will Cherry scored 24 points to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a 75-67 come-from-behind win over a physical Cal State Fullerton team Tuesday night at Montana's Dahlberg Arena. Cherry scored 18 of his 24 in the second half to help the Grizzlies outscore the Titans 52-38 in the... more »

• Griz fans cheering for MSU Bobcats?

  November 30, 2010 2:26 PM

  The Montana State University Bobcats are gearing up for Saturday's game against the North Dakota State Bison. With the Bobcats in the playoffs and the University of Montana Grizzlies failing to advance to the postseason, we want to know what team Griz fans will be cheering for. So,... more »

• Griz men punish Idaho

  November 22, 2010 11:59 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana's basketball men sprinted out of the gates and stunned the University of Idaho Vandals, 75-33 Monday night at UM's Dahlberg Arena. Will Cherry had a career high 24 points to lead both teams in scoring, while Brian Qvale added 21 for the Grizzlies. Montana (2-2) never gave... more »

• Mariani runs his way into NFL record book

  November 21, 2010 6:35 PM

  NASHVILLE - Marc Mariani returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown Sunday, becoming the first NFL player this season to record a kick and punt return touchdown. The rookie from Montana fielded the Washington Redskins' punt in the 1st quarter of the Titans home game, darted left, hurdled a... more »

• Griz miss FCS Playoffs for first time in 18 years

  November 21, 2010 5:58 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS - The match-ups in the 20-team 2010 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs were announced this morning, and for the first time in 18 years, The University of Montana Grizzlies will not be in the field. The Griz had participated in the FCS (Division I-AA) playoffs a record 17 years in... more »

• Cats earn #4 seed in FCS Playoffs

  November 21, 2010 5:56 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Montana State Bobcats got the good news they were hoping for Sunday morning, receiving the 4th seed in the upcoming FCS Playoffs, giving them a first round bye and at least one home game. The Cats won the Big Sky Conference title yesterday, after their... more »

• FCS Selection Show set for 8:00 AM Sunday

  November 20, 2010 10:49 PM

  The Montana State Bobcats know they're in the FCS Playoffs, earning the Big Sky Conference's automatic berth Saturday with their 21-16 win over the rival Montana Grizzlies. All that's left for MSU is to find out their seed. The Griz are waiting on a much more important decision. With... more »

• Former Griz Proctor injured in Dolphins game

  November 18, 2010 11:44 PM

  MIAMI - Former University of Montana football player Cory Procter suffered what appeared to be a serious injury to his lower left leg during the Miami Dolphins 16-0 loss to the Chicago Bears Thursday night. Proctor, who started at center, left 6 minutes into the game. He was moving downfield... more »

• Hamilton first grader picked for Cat-Griz coin toss

  November 17, 2010 6:06 PM

  HAMILTON - Skylar Tibbs, a first grade student at Washington Elementary School in Hamilton, has been selected to toss the coin for the Cat/Griz game this Saturday. Tibbs, who is just six and a half years old, says she is a little nervous but ready to toss... more »

• Time running short to donate for MSU stadium expansion

  November 15, 2010 6:18 PM

  BOZEMAN - There are only a few days left to donate for the new stadium expansion, which has now reached over 90% of its fundraising goal. Montana State will match donations up to $4 million, through a loan, which will be repaid through future athletics revenues. So far, including... more »

• Cats, Griz staged among nation's best

  November 15, 2010 5:02 PM

  BILLINGS - When Montana and Montana State square off Saturday in Missoula, fans will gather to see two of the nation's best FCS teams. Montana State climbs to 8th in this week's Sports Network National Poll, while the Griz jump from 13th to 11th after pulling away late from... more »

• Griz survive UND, Reynolds runs for history

  November 13, 2010 6:29 PM

  MISSOULA - Senior running back Chase Reynolds rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns and broke the school record for scoring runs as The University of Montana Grizzlies defeated the visiting University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux 27-17 Saturday afternoon in UM's Washington-Grizzly Stadium (attendance, 24,151). Reynolds' three touchdown runs... more »

• Former UM players hope Griz stay put

  November 11, 2010 12:12 AM

  HELENA - There's no easy answer to the question: Should the University of Montana move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision or stay in the Football Championship Subdivision? It's a complicated issue taking into account finances, facilities, national television exposure, athletic success, postseason play and the continuation of a 109-game... more »

• Griz likely to remain in Big Sky

  November 10, 2010 7:14 PM

  BILLINGS - Officials at the University of Montana said Wednesday they'll announce within the next week whether Montana will join the Western Athletic Conference. But sources tell Q2 Sports it likely won't happen. The Western Athletic Conference has said Montana is high on its list as it looks for... more »

• Griz for Kids Toy Drive Saturday in Missoula

  November 9, 2010 5:46 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana football team is holding its sixth annual Griz for Kids Toy Drive Saturday. Fans can drop off new, unwrapped toys at all entrances to Washington Grizzly Stadium before the game against North Dakota. Cash donations can be made at Missoula Federal Credit Union branches.... more »

• Cats climb again in Top 25

  November 8, 2010 4:52 PM

  BILLINGS - Montana State is on the verge of cracking the FCS Top 25 again, after climbing to 11th in The Sports Network's latest national poll. MSU exploded for two late touchdowns Saturday to beat Weber State, 24-10. The Cats improve to 8-2 with the win and now have... more »

• Griz thump LC State in exhibition

  November 4, 2010 11:34 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Grizzlies rode a double-double performance by Brian Qvale and a second half surge to overcome a slow first half, defeating Lewis-Clark State 59-39 in exhibition action Thursday at Dahlberg Arena. Lewis-Clark State kept it within reach at halftime holding the Grizzlies to just 25 points on... more »

• Cats climb over Griz in latest Top 25

  November 1, 2010 5:01 PM

  BILLINGS - A dramtic overtime win at Idaho State Saturday helped vault MSU over Montana in The Sports Network's latest Top 25 poll. The Cats climb a spot to 12th after Denarius McGhee scrambled for a 25 yard touchdown on MSU's first play of overtime to avoid upset against the... more »

• Griz fall to Weber State, 30-21 Play Video

  October 30, 2010 6:59 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Vai Tafuna rushed for 124 yards and four touchdowns to lead Weber State to a 30-21 win over Montana on Saturday. Weber State (5-3, 4-2 Big Sky) trailed by eight points at halftime before shutting out Montana (6-3, 5-2) in the second half. Tafuna gave the Wildcats... more »

• Nationally ranked Cats, Griz hit the road

  October 29, 2010 5:00 PM

  BILLINGS - Montana coach Robin Pflugrad says he's been impressed with Jordan Johnson in practice, and now he needs the backup quarterback to be game-ready for Weber State on Saturday. Johnson became Justin Roper's backup when Andrew Selle suffered a career-ending shoulder injury. Johnson fired his first TD pass to... more »

• Cats climb, Griz stay put in latest Top 25

  October 25, 2010 5:35 PM

  BILLINGS - A come-from-behind football weekend keeps Montana and Montana State each ranked among the nation's Top 25 in The Sports Network's latest poll. MSU climbs two spots to number 13 after rallying from a 14-0 deficit to beat Northern Colorado at home Saturday, 37-35. Montana stays put at... more »

• Griz win thriller over Lumberjacks

  October 23, 2010 7:11 PM

  MISSOULA - C.J. Atkins snared a 1-yard touchdown pass from Justin Roper with 5 seconds to play Saturday to give Montana a 24-21 victory over Northern Arizona. Atkins outwrestled Northern Arizona cornerback Randy Hale Jr. on a jump ball in the end zone to cap a 14-play, 56-yard drive. Atkins... more »

• CJ Atkins scores 1st ever Griz TD to give UM early lead

  October 23, 2010 3:58 PM

  MISSOULA - Griz wide receiver CJ Atkins took a reverse from Chase Reynolds with 10 minutes left in the 1st quarter at mid field and turned it into a 48 yard touchdown run to give Montana the early 7-0 lead. Coming into the game, Atkins, a junior from Encino,... more »

• Cats, Griz ready to clamp down

  October 22, 2010 5:30 PM

  BILLINGS - MSU is looking to get back on track after a dis-heartening conference loss at Northern Arizona. The 15th-ranked Bobcats host Northern Colorado Saturday with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Last weekend, the Cats were down 28-0 at halftime and fell 34-7 at Northern Arizona, while then 12th-ranked Eastern... more »

• Griz win as time expires versus Portland State

  October 17, 2010 12:26 AM

  PORTLAND, OR. - Three fourth-quarter field goals by Brody McKnight, including a 25-yarder with no time left, lifted Montana to a 23-21 victory over Portland State on Saturday night. Montana (5-2, 4-1 Big Sky) marched 54 yards in 10 plays to the winning field goal by McKnight, who connected from... more »

• Portland State takes late lead on Montana

  October 16, 2010 11:13 PM

  Hillsboro, Ore. - Portland State has taken a 21-20 lead with 2:34 to play in their game with the Montana Grizzlies. The Vikings scored on a 1-yard TD run. The scored was tied at 14, when the Griz made back-to-back field goals to take a 6-point lead. Montana's... more »

• Griz tied with Portland State at the half

  October 16, 2010 9:55 PM

  Hillsboro, Ore. - The Montana Grizzlies are tied 7-7 at the half in their road contest against the Portland State Vikings. The two teams traded 2nd quarter touchdowns after playing a scoreless 1st. With a win, the Griz can tie Eastern Washington for first place in the Big Sky... more »

• Cats, Griz climb in Top 25

  October 11, 2010 4:22 PM

  BILLINGS - MSU and Montana each climb a spot in The Sports Network's latest Top 25 football poll. Montana State jumps to ninth after a convincing 44-31 win at home over Portland State Saturday. Denarius McGhee passed for three touchdowns and ran for another pacing the Cats. MSU travels... more »

• Kroy Biermann makes huge play in Falcons victory

  October 10, 2010 6:07 PM

  CLEVELAND - The Falcons have found a new flyer. Defensive end Kroy Biermann's spectacular diving interception and return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter sent the Falcons to a 20-10 win over the gimpy Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Pressuring Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme on a third-and-seven play at the... more »

• Griz blast Bengals

  October 9, 2010 6:32 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Grizzlies picked up a record-setting day from Chase Reynolds en rout to a 47-28 blowout win over Idaho State Saturday. Reynolds busted into the endzone early in the 3rd quarter for his record-setting 54th career touchdown. That breaks Lex Hilliard's record set between 2003-2007. ... more »

• Nationally ranked Cats & Griz ready for home games

  October 8, 2010 5:37 PM

  Billings - Montana football fans can take their pick of homefield excitement Saturday on the college field. Tenth-ranked Montana State celebrates homecoming by laying its 2-0 Big Sky mark on the line against Portland State. The Vikings are 1-0 in league play and 2-2 overall. MSU rides a four game... more »

• Cats, Griz stand still in Top 25; dominate Player the of Week honors

  October 4, 2010 4:36 PM

  OGDEN - The Cats and Griz stay put in this week's Sports Network Top 25 poll, both among the nation's Top 12. Montana State remains 10th after a thrilling 64-61 overtime win at Sacramento State. Montana holds down the number 12 spot with an easy 30-7 win at Northern Colorado.... more »

• Broncos overcome Titans despite Mariani's 1st NFL TD

  October 3, 2010 7:39 PM

  NASHVILLE - The Denver Broncos couldn't be more one-sided offensively right now. The way Kyle Orton's playing, it doesn't matter. Orton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Correll Buckhalter with 1:33 left, and the Denver Broncos rallied and beat the Tennessee Titans 26-20 on Sunday. The Titans held Denver to... more »

• Griz able to fight off Sacramento State

  September 25, 2010 6:36 PM

  MISSOULA, MT. (AP) - Justin Roper hit Bryce Carver with a 29-yard touchdown pass with 9:34 to play Saturday to propel Montana to a 28-25 win over Sacramento State. Chase Reynolds added two touchdowns for Montana (2-2, 1-1 Big Sky) on a 42-yard pass from Andrew Selle and a 2-yard... more »

• Can Cats & Griz protect home field?

  September 24, 2010 5:52 PM

  HELENA - Both the Montana and Montana State football teams play their Big Sky Conference home openers Saturday afternoon. No. 14 Montana (1-2, 0-1 Big Sky) is looking to snap a rare two-game losing streak when it hosts Sacramento State (2-1, 1-0) for homecoming. Montana fell 36-27 in a wild... more »

• Cats climb within 3 spots of Griz in Top 25

  September 20, 2010 5:15 PM

  BILLINGS - Following back-to-back losses, the Montana Grizzlies have dropped to their lowest national ranking in years limping in to this week's Sports Network poll at number 14. The Griz lost a pair of close road games at Cal Poly and Eastern Washington falling to 1-2. It's Montana's lowest ranking... more »

• Griz take over #1 spot in FCS Poll

  September 6, 2010 6:15 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana moved up to the No. 1 spot in the Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision poll released Monday. Montana was the national runner-up last season and was ranked second behind national champion Villanova in the preseason poll. Villanova lost 31-24 to FBS opponent Temple... more »

• Griz dismantle Western State

  September 4, 2010 10:41 PM

  MISSOULA, MONTANA (9/4/010) --The second-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies tied an NCAA record by scoring four touchdowns on interceptions and their two senior quarterbacks combined for five scoring passes as they rolled to a 73-2 victory over the visiting Western State College (Colo.). Mountaineers Saturday afternoon. A crowd of... more »

• Griz clean up play in 2nd fall scrimmage

  August 21, 2010 6:26 PM

  MISSOULA - All phases of the game were highlighted today, as The University of Montana Grizzlies held their second scrimmage of 2010 fall camp Saturday morning in front of approximately 500 fans in sun-drenched Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The offense scored four times, the defense tallied once, there were two blocked... more »

• Funeral held today for former Griz killed in mine accident

  June 25, 2010 5:37 PM

  KELLOGG, ID - The funeral for a former University of Montana football player killed an a tragic mine accident will take place on Friday. The services for Tim Bush will be held at Kellogg High School where he was a standout football star at 11 o'clock and his family... more »