Montana Grizzlies Dominate UC Davis Aggies in Key Conference Matchup, Gillman Sets Rushing Record
The No. 5 ranked Montana Grizzlies secured a decisive 62-22 victory over the No. 10 ranked UC Davis Aggies in Davis, California. Running back Eli Gillman led the charge for Montana, breaking the school's single-game rushing record with 275 yards…
Great Falls, MT, September 26, 2026 —
The No. 5 ranked Montana Grizzlies delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, defeating the No. 10 ranked UC Davis Aggies with a final score of 62-22. The significant conference matchup took place in Davis, California.
Leading the offensive charge for the Grizzlies was running back Eli Gillman. Gillman etched his name in the Montana record books by breaking the school’s single-game rushing record. He amassed an impressive 275 yards on the ground, surpassing previous records. In addition to his record-setting yardage, Gillman found the end zone four times, contributing significantly to Montana’s high-scoring victory.
The game represented a crucial conference contest for both teams, with the Grizzlies solidifying their standing and the Aggies facing a setback in their conference play. The final score reflects Montana’s dominance throughout the game, with a notable scoring margin of 40 points.
Further details regarding specific game statistics beyond Gillman’s performance, individual player statistics for UC Davis, or the context of how the game unfolded play-by-play were not provided in the summary.
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