No. 13 Northern Arizona Upsets No. 2 Montana in Thriller
No. 2 Montana lost a close contest to No. 13 Northern Arizona, 49-44, in a Big Sky Conference game played in Flagstaff, Arizona. Northern Arizona's quarterback Ty Pennington was instrumental in the victory, accounting for six touchdowns.
Great Falls, MT, October 10, 2026 — In a significant Big Sky Conference matchup, the No. 13 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks secured a narrow victory over the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies, with a final score of 49-44. The game took place in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The contest was highlighted by a standout performance from Northern Arizona’s quarterback, Ty Pennington. Pennington was instrumental in his team’s win, personally accounting for six touchdowns throughout the game. His offensive contributions were key in overcoming the highly-ranked Grizzlies.
The final score indicates a closely fought game, with Northern Arizona ultimately prevailing by a margin of five points. The details regarding specific drives, game-changing plays beyond Pennington’s touchdowns, or the overall performance statistics for other players or teams were not provided in the summary.
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