Griz fall short of title bid in loss to MSU - University of Montana . . . With the Griz knocking on the door of a reply score, two offensive penalties, including a holding call that negated a touchdown, stalled the drive and a blocked field goal attempt sealed Montana's fate as a fourth quarter comeback fell short and UM suffered its first loss of the season
Griz to face Jackrabbits in Championship Rematch - University of . . . The Griz ran a wishbone offense in those days, pounding the rock 83 times for 329 rushing yards in that game – still the most carries in Grizzly history All told, Montana ran 99 plays in that game, also a school record to this day