Grizzlies topple Bison 31-29 in double OT
MISSOULA — For the first time to Frisco go the Montana Grizzlies, who needed two overtimes to get past North Dakota State 31-29 in a wild FCS semifinal game Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Corbin Walker’s interception of a two-point point-after pass sealed the win for the Grizzlies (13-1), who will face defending champion (and unbeaten) South Dakota State on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas. It will be their first FCS title-game appearance since the 2008-09 seasons; both of those were in Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Obviously we’re thrilled to get that win, and thrilled to be playing in the national championship in a couple of weeks,” Grizzlies coach Bobby Hauck said. “That’s how you should finish up a game like that: Both teams fighting their tails off. You can’t quantify this, but it’s one of the greatest games in the history of our stadium. It was just a privilege to be a part of that game.”
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