Photos: No. 12 Montana Grizzlies hold off Ferris State
Helena native and UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley raises the No. 37 flag before Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Fans cheer on the Montana Grizzlies during UM's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana offensive lineman Chris Walker (55) looks on during UM's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Fans shine lights during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Grant Glasgow kicks off against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Monte performs for fans during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Eli Gillman is tackled during UM's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Ryan Tirrell (44) and Kale Edwards (0) finish a tackle on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Helena native and current UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley flexes during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana mascot "Monte" crowd surfs during the second half of the matchup between UM and Ferris State on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The Grizzlies beat the Bulldogs 17-10.Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Junior Bergen stumbles after hauling in a catch against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Monte performs for the crowd during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Ryder Meyer (13) and Braxton Hill (35) combine for a tackle on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Trevin Gradney intercepts a pass intended for Ferris State senior CJ Jefferson on Sept. 16, 2023 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana fans cheer on the Griz on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana fans cheer on the Griz on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana freshman Eli Gillman (10) celebrates scoring a touchdown with sophomore Jake Olson (87) on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Garrett Graves (5) clashes with Ferris State's Cam Underwood (9) on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana defensive tackle Alex Gubner (99) prepares for a play during UM's gamee against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Monte performs for the crowd during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Nick Ostmo (26) attempts to run the ball through the Ferris State defense on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Monte performs in front of Griz fans during Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Ryder Meyer attempts to push past Ferris State sophomore Brady Rose on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Junior Bergen (5) is tackled during UM's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Helena native and UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley waves the No. 37 flag before Montana's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Nick Ostmo (26) gets tacked to the ground by Ferris State sophomore Mervens Jean Pierre (19) while being assisted by Jason Williams (5) on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
Montana's Braxton Hill (35) rushes Ferris State quarterback Carson Gulker during UM's game against Ferris State on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Levi Janacaro (37) leads the Grizzlies out of the tunnel before the kickoff against Ferris State on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Ryder Meyer attempts to push past Ferris State sophomore Brady Rose on Sept. 16, 2023 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Andy Mepham/MTN Sports