Montana defeats Utah Tech 35-14 on Saturday, with Eli Gillman scoring three times. He finishes with 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Grizzlies pull away.
The win also features a pair of milestone moments for Gillman. Multiple outlets report he ties the Big Sky Conference record for rushing touchdowns by reaching 56 total rushing touchdowns, matching Charles Roberts of Sacramento State. The reports also state Gillman sets a Montana program mark for total touchdowns, reaching 60.
Other key production comes from the receiving game: Brooks Davis posts what is described as a career day with 12 catches for 151 yards. While coverage centers on Gillman’s scoring and record status, the shared narrative across outlets is that Montana’s offensive output—both rushing and receiving—drives the double-digit victory over Utah Tech.