Eli Gillman set a new record for Montana by rushing 275 yards and scoring four touchdowns, leading the team to a decisive 62-22 victory over UC Davis. Quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat contributed with 241 passing yards and four total touchdowns. Montana, ranked fifth in the Stats Perform poll, dominated early, with Gillman scoring twice in the first quarter and Ah Yat adding a touchdown pass. By halftime, Montana led 31-8. Gillman continued his impressive performance with two more touchdowns in the second half, including a 58-yard run. UC Davis, ranked tenth, struggled despite Treynor Cleeland’s 194 passing yards and Jordan Fisher’s 102 rushing yards. Montana will face Northern Colorado next, while UC Davis will play Eastern Washington.
QUESTION: How might setting a new sports record impact a player’s future opportunities and confidence?
Gillman runs for 275 yards, 4 TDs as Montana routs UC Davis 62-22
