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Montana wide receiver Josh Horner (80) comes down with a reception against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Josh Horner (80) comes down with a reception against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana defensive end Derek Crittenden (47) tries to recover a fumble by South Dakota State running back Brady Mengarelli (44).
Montana defensive end Derek Crittenden (47) tries to recover a fumble by South Dakota State running back Brady Mengarelli (44).
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Eastern Washington defensive lineman Matthew Sommer (94) is called for face-masking after he tackled Montana running back Jeremy Calhoun.
Eastern Washington defensive lineman Matthew Sommer (94) is called for face-masking after he tackled Montana running back Jeremy Calhoun.
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Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) warms up before playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) warms up before playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) points to the crowd while playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) points to the crowd while playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana cornerback JR Nelson (18) tackles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) after Bourne made a catch in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana cornerback JR Nelson (18) tackles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) after Bourne made a catch in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana quarterback Makena Simis (17) rushes for yardage against Eastern Washington in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana quarterback Makena Simis (17) rushes for yardage against Eastern Washington in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana takes the field before playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana takes the field before playing Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Eastern Washington quarterback Reilly Hennessey (12) fumbles the ball as he is hit by safety Manu Rasmussen (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Eastern Washington quarterback Reilly Hennessey (12) fumbles the ball as he is hit by safety Manu Rasmussen (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana cornerback JR Nelson (18) knocks down a pass intended for Eastern Washington wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana cornerback JR Nelson (18) knocks down a pass intended for Eastern Washington wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana running back Jeremy Calhoun (8) rushes for a touchdown as he breaks a tackle by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana running back Jeremy Calhoun (8) rushes for a touchdown as he breaks a tackle by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana running back Joey Counts (21) is helped off the field after getting injured while playing Eastern Washington in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana running back Joey Counts (21) is helped off the field after getting injured while playing Eastern Washington in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Patrick Record/AP Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Saturday in Missoula. Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Patrick Record/AP Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Saturday in Missoula. Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Jake Gall (43) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts to his players during the game against North Dakota State.
Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts to his players during the game against North Dakota State.
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Montana players carry the Great Divide Trophy after defeating Montana State 54-35.
Montana players carry the Great Divide Trophy after defeating Montana State 54-35.
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In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana players celebrate a 54-35 victory over rival Montana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Kelly Gorham/Montana State University via AP)
In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana players celebrate a 54-35 victory over rival Montana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Kelly Gorham/Montana State University via AP)
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In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana State fans watch Montana players celebrate a touchdown against Montana State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Kelly Gorham/Montana State University via AP)
In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana State fans watch Montana players celebrate a touchdown against Montana State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Kelly Gorham/Montana State University via AP)
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Montana State wide receiver Mitchell Herbert has a pass broken up by Montana cornerback JR Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bozeman, Mont., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Montana State wide receiver Mitchell Herbert has a pass broken up by Montana cornerback JR Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bozeman, Mont., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
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Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) while playing North Dakota in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) while playing North Dakota in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana quarterback Makena Simis (17) looks down field before throwing a touchdown pass against North Dakota in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana quarterback Makena Simis (17) looks down field before throwing a touchdown pass against North Dakota in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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North Dakota punt returner Josh Seibel, second from right, dives on top of the ball after dropping a punt against Montana in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
North Dakota punt returner Josh Seibel, second from right, dives on top of the ball after dropping a punt against Montana in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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North Dakota quarterback Ryan Bartels (6) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Montana linebacker Kendrick Van Ackeren (35) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
North Dakota quarterback Ryan Bartels (6) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Montana linebacker Kendrick Van Ackeren (35) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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North Dakota wide receiver Josh Seibel, right, cannot hold onto a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
North Dakota wide receiver Josh Seibel, right, cannot hold onto a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) catches a touchdown pass against North Dakota in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) catches a touchdown pass against North Dakota in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana sings their fight song after defeating North Dakota, 42-16, in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana sings their fight song after defeating North Dakota, 42-16, in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana takes the field before playing North Dakota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana takes the field before playing North Dakota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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South Dakota State quarterback Taryn Christion (1) is chased down by Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
South Dakota State quarterback Taryn Christion (1) is chased down by Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2015, file photo, Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) catches a touchdown pass against North Dakota during an NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont. South Dakota State plays Montana on Saturday, Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Patrick Record, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2015, file photo, Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) catches a touchdown pass against North Dakota during an NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont. South Dakota State plays Montana on Saturday, Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Patrick Record, File)
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Montana running back John Nguyen rushes against South Dakota State during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana running back John Nguyen rushes against South Dakota State during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana fans make some noise while playing against South Dakota State during the second half of the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana fans make some noise while playing against South Dakota State during the second half of the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana kicker Daniel Sullivan (5) kicks a field goal for an extra point against South Dakota State during the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana kicker Daniel Sullivan (5) kicks a field goal for an extra point against South Dakota State during the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) runs passed South Dakota State defensive back Nick Mears (42) during the first half of the first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) runs passed South Dakota State defensive back Nick Mears (42) during the first half of the first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) points to the sky after scoring against South Dakota State during the first half of the first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) points to the sky after scoring against South Dakota State during the first half of the first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) and defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) lead the Grizzlies onto the field before playing against South Dakota State in the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) and defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) lead the Grizzlies onto the field before playing against South Dakota State in the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana running back John Nguyen (20) against South Dakota State during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana running back John Nguyen (20) against South Dakota State during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana sings their fight song after beating South Dakota State 24-17 in a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana sings their fight song after beating South Dakota State 24-17 in a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana fans make some noise while South Dakota State has the ball during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana fans make some noise while South Dakota State has the ball during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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South Dakota State tight end Cam Jones (85) is tackled by Montana safety Yamen Sanders (9) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
South Dakota State tight end Cam Jones (85) is tackled by Montana safety Yamen Sanders (9) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) looks to break a tackle by South Dakota State defensive back Nick Mears (42) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts (86) looks to break a tackle by South Dakota State defensive back Nick Mears (42) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana running back John Nguyen (20) rushes against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana running back John Nguyen (20) rushes against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana players celebrate a touchdown against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana players celebrate a touchdown against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) scores a touchdown against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) scores a touchdown against South Dakota State during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Usher Russ McKinnon clears snow off seats before Montana plays South Dakota State in a first round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Usher Russ McKinnon clears snow off seats before Montana plays South Dakota State in a first round game in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) and his teammates sing the Montana fight song after playing against South Dakota State in the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) and his teammates sing the Montana fight song after playing against South Dakota State in the first round game of the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated South Dakota State, 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) while playing North Dakota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes (91) while playing North Dakota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated North Dakota, 42-16.(AP Photo/Patrick Record)
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