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Eli Gillman ties Big Sky record as Montana defeats Utah Tech 35-14

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Eli Gillman ties Big Sky record as Montana defeats Utah Tech 35-14

Summary

Montana moved to 3-0 on the season with a 35-14 victory over Utah Tech in Missoula on Saturday. Running back Eli Gillman rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns, tying the Big Sky Conference record of 56 rushing touchdowns while setting a new Montana program record with 60 total touchdowns. Montana quarterback Keali'i Yat threw for 246 yards, including a 15-yard scoring pass to Lekeldrick Bridges that helped establish a 21-0 halftime lead. Brooks Davis contributed a career-high 12 catches for 151 yards to the Montana offensive effort. Utah Tech, which is now 0-3, recorded its first points of the season in the second half through a one-yard touchdown run by Bronson Barben and a 60-yard scoring reception by Mike Williams. Montana travels to face Oregon State next Saturday, while Utah Tech returns home to host Northern Arizona.

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By the Numbers

•Eli Gillman tied the Big Sky career rushing touchdown record with 56 scores.
•Montana leads the series after a 35-14 win at home.
•Brooks Davis recorded a career-best 12 receptions for 151 yards.
•Utah Tech scored its first points of the 2026 season during the contest.
•Montana plays at Oregon State next Saturday.

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10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Gillman scores 3 times, ties record as Montana defeats Utah Tech 35-14

What they're saying

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Eli Gillman for 147 yards and three touchdowns, Brooks Davis had a career day with 12 catches for 151 yards and Montana raced past Utah Tech 35-14 on Saturday. Gilman tied Charles Roberts of Sacramento State for the Big Sky Conference record with 56 rushing touchdowns while setting the Montana record for total touchdowns with 60.
— Yahoo Sports

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