Gillman scores 3 times, ties record as Montana defeats Utah Tech 35-14

MISSOULA, Montana (AP) — Eli Gillman contributed 147 yards and three touchdowns, while Brooks Davis had a stellar performance with 12 catches for 151 yards on Saturday. Montana overwhelmed Utah Tech with a final score of 35-14. Gillman tied Charles Roberts of Sacramento State for the Big Sky Conference record with 56 rushing touchdowns and set the Montana record for total touchdowns at 60.

Gillman sealed the victory with a 75-yard dash over right tackle, making it 28-0 in the fourth quarter. His earlier touchdowns came from 1-yard rushes. Following Utah Tech's first points of the game, Dylan Paine executed a 57-yard run for a Griz touchdown. Ah Yat Keali’i led Utah Tech's offense with 25-of-35 passing for 246 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown to Lekeldrick Bridges, which gave the Trailblazers a 21-0 halftime lead.

Montana (3-0), currently ranked third in the Stats Perform FCS poll, amassed 462 total yards, while Utah Tech (0-3) generated 405 yards. The Trailblazers scored their opening points on a 1-yard run by Bronson Barben, followed by Barben connecting with Mike Williams for a 60-yard touchdown. This game marked Utah Tech's first meeting with the Big Sky Conference, previously scheduled as a nonconference matchup. Montana will travel to Oregon State for their next contest.