Montana Rolls Past South Dakota State 50-29 to Reach FCS Quarterfinal at Home

Overview

• Quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat threw for a career-high 360 yards and four touchdowns on 29-of-37 passing.
• Running back Eli Gillman added 135 rushing yards and two scores as Michael Wortham led receivers with eight catches for 113 yards.
• The Grizzlies seized control with a 30-point unanswered stretch across the second and third quarters.
• Montana's defense limited the Jackrabbits to 61 rushing yards and picked off two passes during the pivotal stretch.
• SDSU quarterback Chase Mason passed for 356 yards in the loss as the Jackrabbits finished 9-5, and Montana recorded its 37th home playoff win.