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Montana returns to Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday to face Portland State after a record-setting 11-sack win over Eastern Washington. At 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Sky, the Griz are aiming to build momentum toward the postseason, while a 2-7 Portland State team arrives after giving several conference opponents a tough fight. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Montana leads the all-time series, 36-13, and is 20-4 against Portland State in Missoula.
  • Brooks Davis had 231 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns against Eastern Washington; he leads the FCS with 1,145 receiving yards.
  • Eli Gillman has 1,161 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns this season.
  • Montana has 25 sacks this season, including a program-record 11 in its latest game.
Yes, But

Portland State’s 2-7 record may understate its threat: the Vikings have pushed most Big Sky opponents and beat third-place Weber State. Montana also remains short-handed on defense, despite its recent breakthrough performance.

State of Play
  • Montana is ranked No. 12 in the Stats Perform FCS poll and No. 13 in the coaches’ poll.
  • The Griz have won 8 of the last 10 meetings with Portland State.
  • The game will air on Montana CBS stations and stream nationally on ESPN+.
What’s Next

Montana hopes to use its home stretch to build a postseason run, with a potential ranked matchup against No. 22 Idaho State next week and two major games later in November.

Bottom Line

The Griz have momentum and a strong home-field history, but Portland State’s competitiveness—and Montana’s injury-hit defense—make this a game the home team can’t afford to take lightly.