No. 2 Montana Rallies Past Southern Utah to Secure Bobby Kennedy's Coaching Debut Win

No. 2 Montana defeated Southern Utah 28-21 in a Big Sky Conference battle at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, marking Bobby Kennedy's winning debut as head football coach Montana Sports. The Grizzlies erased a 21-9 third-quarter deficit to secure the victory, showcasing strong defensive adjustments and second-half momentum that proved decisive.
Bobby Kennedy took the reins as Montana's head coach and delivered immediate results against Southern Utah KTVQ. The Grizzlies' defense was particularly strong in the second half, recording multiple fourth-down stops and blocking a long field goal attempt that could have shifted momentum.
The Thunderbirds controlled the first half, holding possession for 21 of the opening 30 minutes and building a 14-3 lead at halftime KXLF. Southern Utah extended their advantage to 21-9 in the third quarter, capitalizing on their time-of-possession advantage with multiple scoring drives that put Montana in a tough spot.
Despite an early interception on the opening snap, quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat delivered a strong overall performance to lead the Grizzlies back. Running back Gillman scored his first touchdown of the season and his 54th career score, providing crucial offensive momentum in Montana's second-half surge KBZK.
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