PHOTOS: Grizzlies advance with 50-29 win over Jackrabbits
CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months AGO
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drew Deck in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrates after a second quarter sack of South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) picks up 13 yards on a run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (5) celebrates after a stop in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) sacks South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason (7) in the second quarter in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) catches a pass in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) scores a touchdown on a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates in the end zone after a 28-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Grizzlies say a team prayer after a 50-29 win over South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Grizzlies sing the fight song after a 50-29 win over South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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A young Griz fan watches the action in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Blake Bohannon (4) picks up yardage after a reception in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)'
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drew Deck in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) scores a touchdown on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) looks for room to run in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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South Dakota State defenders bring down Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) after a reception in the second quarter of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the second quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the second quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) avoids a tackle in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 50-29 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drew Deck in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrates after a second quarter sack of South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) picks up 13 yards on a run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (5) celebrates after a stop in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) sacks South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason (7) in the second quarter in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) catches a pass in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) scores a touchdown on a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates in the end zone after a 28-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
The Grizzlies say a team prayer after a 50-29 win over South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
The Grizzlies sing the fight song after a 50-29 win over South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
A young Griz fan watches the action in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) celebrates with fellow defenders after an interception in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a pass in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Montana safety Terahiti Wolfe (0) intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Blake Bohannon (4) picks up yardage after a reception in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)'Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) throws a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drew Deck in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) scores a touchdown on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) looks for room to run in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
South Dakota State defenders bring down Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) after a reception in the second quarter of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the second quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the second quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) avoids a tackle in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a direct snap in the first quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against South Dakota State in the second round of the FCS Football Championship at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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