Program News – Page 7 – Northwest Football Report

Montana Grizzlies RB Eli Gillman sweeps trio of weekly awards

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: 406mtsports.com ↗

Eli Gillman picks up awards from the Big Sky, the FCS and the East-West Shrine Bowl following his record-breaking performance.

Idaho Vandals sit just outside of Stats Perform FCS Top 25

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: swxlocalsports.com ↗

MOSCOW, Idaho — The Idaho Vandals are riding a four-game winning streak after routing Eastern Washington 62-31. They have won five of their last six games, including two...

Bobcats rise to No. 2, Griz remain No. 12 in FCS rankings

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: swxlocalsports.com ↗

Montana State has moved up one spot to No. 2 while the Grizzlies stay put at No. 12 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll released...

Montana State’s Justin Lamson in Idaho State win, wrestling Dane Steel

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: billingsgazette.com ↗

Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson talks to reporters about the Bobcats’ triple-overtime win at Idaho State, upcoming opponent Northern Colorado, wrestling MSU receiver Dane Steel and more Monday,...

After record-breaking day, Montana’s Eli Gillman earns trio of weekly awards

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: montanasports.com ↗

Eli Gillman was named the Stats Perform FCS national offensive player of the week for the second time this year as he continues to build a case for...

Montana State’s Dane Steel on Idaho State win

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: missoulian.com ↗

Montana State wide receiver Dane Steel talks to reporters about the Bobcats’ triple-overtime win at Idaho State, his game-winning pass, upcoming opponent Northern Colorado and more Monday, Nov....

First look: No. 2 Montana State Bobcats at Northern Colorado

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: missoulian.com ↗

Brent Vigen, who will break a program record with if MSU wins Saturday in Greeley, provided an injury update ahead of the Bobcats’ penultimate Big Sky Conference game.

Montana State up to 2nd, Montana holds at No. 12 in Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: montanasports.com ↗

Montana State climbed one spot to No. 2 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, which was released Monday, while Montana held firm at No. 12.

Mama Dawn Was There to Witness Her Son Make History

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: newstalkkgvo.com ↗

Eight carries, 196 rushing yards, four touchdowns and a record that will live in Big Sky history. Check out the big day through these epic pictures.

2026 Stats Perform FCS Top 25 football polls (Nov. 9)

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: 406mtsports.com ↗

Check out each week’s Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll for the 2026 college football season.

Montana State football commit breaks Idaho high school career yards record

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: sports.yahoo.com ↗

Can the Cats/Griz food drive starts ahead of Brawl of the Wild

November 9, 2026 /// SOURCE: montanarightnow.com ↗

MISSOULA, Mont. — The annual food drive competition tied to the Brawl of the Wild kicked off Saturday as the University of Montana and Montana State worked to...