Pennington accounts for 6 TDs, Graves adds 100-yard KO return to help Northern Arizona beat Montana

Northern Arizona University triumphed over Montana with a thrilling 49-44 victory, thanks to Ty Pennington’s six touchdowns and Lindsey Graves’ 100-yard kickoff return. This win marked Northern Arizona’s first victory against the No. 2 ranked Montana since 2023 and continued their strong home performance against the Grizzlies. Pennington’s decisive 5-yard touchdown run late in the game secured the lead, while his passing and receiving skills contributed significantly to the team’s success. Montana’s Keali’i Ah Yat delivered a strong performance with 347 passing yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Northern Arizona’s dynamic play. The Lumberjacks’ victory also ended an eight-game losing streak against Top-5 ranked opponents. Both teams are set to host games next Saturday, with Montana facing Idaho and Northern Arizona playing against Portland State. QUESTION: How might Northern Arizona’s victory over a top-ranked team influence their confidence and performance in future games?