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Keali’i Ah Yat Scores Go-Ahead TD to Help Montana Beat Southern Utah 28-21
Bobby Kennedy makes his debut as Montana seeks an early gauge of a retooled roster and a first look at the Grizzlies’ new era.
- The Montana Grizzlies secured a 28-21 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, giving head coach Bobby Kennedy his first win in his debut with the program.
- Kennedy took the helm of the second-ranked Grizzlies this season, tasked with maintaining the program's competitive standard as the 2026 season opener drew significant attention to the new leadership at Montana.
- Running back Eli Gillman recorded 169 yards of offense and two touchdowns, while quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat passed for 265 yards, helping Montana overcome a slow start.
- Despite holding the ball for 43 minutes and 34 seconds with more total plays and first downs, the Thunderbirds fell short after allowing critical late-game points to the Grizzlies.
- Montana faces Drake next week at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, marking the first of three nonconference games before conference play resumes.
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Keali’i Ah Yat scores go-ahead TD to help Montana beat Southern Utah 28-21
Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns, including a 53-yard score to Lekeldrick Bridges with 3:20 remaining, as Montana beat Southern Utah 28-21 on Saturday night in the season and Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.…
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