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GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 14 Weber State (5-3, 5-1) at No. 2 Montana (7-0, 4-0), 3 p.m.
Weber State looks for revenge in this Big Sky Conference matchup, facing a Montana team that knocked the Wildcats out of the FCS playoffs in 2008.
The Wildcats came into the quarterfinal matchup confident after taking down the Grizzlies in regular season play, 45-28. Payton Award candidate Trevyn Smith was brilliant in the first meeting, racking up 158 yards on the ground.
But, Montana took a 14-0 lead early in the second meeting and never looked back in route to a 24-13 win, with a huge performance from Payton Award candidate Chase Reynolds at running back, who tallied 185 yards rushing on 33 carries.
Montana fell in the FCS title game to Richmond, but hasn't lost a game since, including a 45-30 win over Sacramento State last weekend. The Grizzlies recorded 471 total yards, led by Reynolds (581 yards rushing, 11 TDs). The All-American picked up 112 yards and three scores and has now scored in 16 straight games.
Joining the All-American on Montana's second-ranked scoring offense is quarterback Andrew Selle (1,171 yards passing, 12 TDs, one interception) and wide receiver Marc Mariani (30 catches, 19.8 average, six TDs). The All- American is averaging 27.4 yards on nine punt returns, with one touchdown.
The Grizzlies' defense wasn't great against Sacramento State, but did keep the Hornets' rushing attack to 120 yards. Strong safety Mike Cummings (eight tackles) and linebacker Caleb McSurdy (14 tackles) picked off passes in the game.
Notables on this Griz defense include linebacker Shawn Lebsock (52 tackles), free safety Shann Schillinger (34 tackles) and defensive tackle Tyler Hobbs (18 tackles, five tackles for loss).
The Wildcats have won their last three games, including a 28-20 win at Northern Colorado, with an unexpectedly huge game from freshman running back Bo Bolen, a Colorado native, who racked up a career-high 207 yards rushing on 37 carries.
Bolen replaced Payton Award candidate Trevyn Smith (724 yards rushing, five TDs), who was suspended for the first half of the game due to violation of team rules. The All-American did not see action in the contest.
Payton Award candidate Cameron Higgins (2,401 yards passing, 66% completion rate, 24 TDs) has buckled down at quarterback for WSU and has tossed 10 touchdowns and just one interception in his last three games after hurling 10 picks in his first five games.
All-American wide receiver Tim Toone (53 catches, 13.5 average, seven TDs) caught a season-low three passes against UNC, but is a consistent threat. Toone also ranks fourth nationally in punt returns with a 18.9 average.
WSU's defense, like most in the Big Sky, gives up a lot of yardage, but buckles down when needed. The Wildcats did that against the Bears, holding UNC to three points in the fourth quarter.
Defensive end Kevin Linehan (34 tackles, six sacks), safety Jordan Brown (65 tackles, three interceptions) and All-American cornerback Josh Morris (24 tackles, four pass breakups) have helped keep this unit focused late in games.
This contest should be an offensive shootout, with Montana having the slight edge due to home field advantage and the more explosive offense.
MONTANA 35, WEBER STATE 31
GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 14 Weber State (5-3, 5-1) at No. 2 Montana (7-0, 4-0), 3 p.m.
Weber State looks for revenge in this Big Sky Conference matchup, facing a Montana team that knocked the Wildcats out of the FCS playoffs in 2008.
The Wildcats came into the quarterfinal matchup confident after taking down the Grizzlies in regular season play, 45-28. Payton Award candidate Trevyn Smith was brilliant in the first meeting, racking up 158 yards on the ground.
But, Montana took a 14-0 lead early in the second meeting and never looked back in route to a 24-13 win, with a huge performance from Payton Award candidate Chase Reynolds at running back, who tallied 185 yards rushing on 33 carries.
Montana fell in the FCS title game to Richmond, but hasn't lost a game since, including a 45-30 win over Sacramento State last weekend. The Grizzlies recorded 471 total yards, led by Reynolds (581 yards rushing, 11 TDs). The All-American picked up 112 yards and three scores and has now scored in 16 straight games.
Joining the All-American on Montana's second-ranked scoring offense is quarterback Andrew Selle (1,171 yards passing, 12 TDs, one interception) and wide receiver Marc Mariani (30 catches, 19.8 average, six TDs). The All- American is averaging 27.4 yards on nine punt returns, with one touchdown.
The Grizzlies' defense wasn't great against Sacramento State, but did keep the Hornets' rushing attack to 120 yards. Strong safety Mike Cummings (eight tackles) and linebacker Caleb McSurdy (14 tackles) picked off passes in the game.
Notables on this Griz defense include linebacker Shawn Lebsock (52 tackles), free safety Shann Schillinger (34 tackles) and defensive tackle Tyler Hobbs (18 tackles, five tackles for loss).
The Wildcats have won their last three games, including a 28-20 win at Northern Colorado, with an unexpectedly huge game from freshman running back Bo Bolen, a Colorado native, who racked up a career-high 207 yards rushing on 37 carries.
Bolen replaced Payton Award candidate Trevyn Smith (724 yards rushing, five TDs), who was suspended for the first half of the game due to violation of team rules. The All-American did not see action in the contest.
Payton Award candidate Cameron Higgins (2,401 yards passing, 66% completion rate, 24 TDs) has buckled down at quarterback for WSU and has tossed 10 touchdowns and just one interception in his last three games after hurling 10 picks in his first five games.
All-American wide receiver Tim Toone (53 catches, 13.5 average, seven TDs) caught a season-low three passes against UNC, but is a consistent threat. Toone also ranks fourth nationally in punt returns with a 18.9 average.
WSU's defense, like most in the Big Sky, gives up a lot of yardage, but buckles down when needed. The Wildcats did that against the Bears, holding UNC to three points in the fourth quarter.
Defensive end Kevin Linehan (34 tackles, six sacks), safety Jordan Brown (65 tackles, three interceptions) and All-American cornerback Josh Morris (24 tackles, four pass breakups) have helped keep this unit focused late in games.
This contest should be an offensive shootout, with Montana having the slight edge due to home field advantage and the more explosive offense.
MONTANA 35, WEBER STATE 31