Griz ease to 30-7 win at Northern Colorado
by: Gordon Terpe of MontanaGrizzlies.Com
After three straight close games, the Montana Grizzlies enjoyed a change of pace, taking an early lead and never trailing on the way to a 30-7 win over the Northern Colorado Bears in Greeley, Colo.
Grizzly running back Chase Reynolds ran for his 53rd career touchdown, making him co-leader at UM, alongside former running back Lex Hilliard.
Reynolds ran for 105 yards on just 11 carries, and added 17 yards on three receptions. Jhamele Robinson had 41 rushing yards to lead the Bears. Bryce Carver led a balanced Grizzly receiving corps with five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. Jace Davis led all receivers with 77 yards on five catches.
Montana's starting quarterback Justin Roper was 18-of-27 passing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Roper was also intercepted once. Northern Colorado had three quarterbacks combine for 232 passing yards on 17-32 with two interceptions.
True freshman Jordan Johnson also saw his first action for the Griz, going 4-5 for 11 yards passing and 18 yards on the ground.
Caleb McSurdy led the game with 11 tackles, while Brandon Dodson and Trumaine Johnson both had interceptions.
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