Perhaps more importantly, turning almost exclusively to the 6-4, 225-pound dual-threat McDowell at quarterback has allowed the Griz offense to settle on an identity. Montana has scored at least 34 points in each of the last three games en route to blowout wins over Northern Colorado, Sac State and Portland State. After the Idaho State game, he quarterbacked the Griz to back-to-back road wins over ranked teams UC Davis and Idaho. That NAU setback remains Montana’s only loss going into the Brawl, thanks in large part to McDowell. 30, the week after a 28-14 loss to Northern Arizona, leading the Griz to a 28-20 win over Idaho State. McDowell took over as Montana’s starter on Sept. “You could tell, as soon as he got the starting gig, they changed quite drastically,” Montana State linebacker Nolan Askelson said. And how he handles the pressure – from the stage, the stakes and a relentless Montana State defensive front – could decide Treasure State bragging rights, the Big Sky Conference title and the No. This is great 😂You'll learn the hate soon enough! #FTC /KPoKRuqDcd- Heff November 13, 2023Īfter bouncing around the South – Louisiana-Lafayette, Kilgore JC in Texas, Central Arkansas – for several years, McDowell now finds himself a central figure in one of the most heated rivalries in the West – regardless of what you call it.

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