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Montana fan Brad Harthun shows his support before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana fan Brad Harthun shows his support before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts, left, pulls down a touchdown pass as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts, left, pulls down a touchdown pass as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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A Montana fan in the student section show her  excitement during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
A Montana fan in the student section show her excitement during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana defensive tackle Zach Peevey, rear, tackles North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana defensive tackle Zach Peevey, rear, tackles North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Grizzly fans brave the smoke to cheer on their team.
Grizzly fans brave the smoke to cheer on their team.
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Montana's John Nguyen (20) out runs North Dakota State's defensive end Brad Ambrosius (97) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's John Nguyen (20) out runs North Dakota State's defensive end Brad Ambrosius (97) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's Chris Parker (4) and Kendrick Van Ackeren (35) celebrate with teammates.
Montana's Chris Parker (4) and Kendrick Van Ackeren (35) celebrate with teammates.
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Happy Griz fans.
Happy Griz fans.
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Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's head coach Bob Stitt greets his players during pregame prior to his first game as Grizzly head coach, Aug. 29, 2015, against North Dakota State in Missoula. The Grizzlies won 38-35 in thrilling fashion.
Montana's head coach Bob Stitt greets his players during pregame prior to his first game as Grizzly head coach, Aug. 29, 2015, against North Dakota State in Missoula. The Grizzlies won 38-35 in thrilling fashion.
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Fans packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.
Fans packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.
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Montana fans in the student section show their excitement before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana fans in the student section show their excitement before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana fan Mark Joyner shows his support before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana fan Mark Joyner shows his support before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State's head coach Chris Klieman walks on the field after arriving for their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State's head coach Chris Klieman walks on the field after arriving for their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Happy Griz fans.
Happy Griz fans.
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Montana mascot Monte excites the crowd while driving his motorcycle before the game.
Montana mascot Monte excites the crowd while driving his motorcycle before the game.
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Washington-Grizzly Stadium was packed on Saturday.
Washington-Grizzly Stadium was packed on Saturday.
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Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Monte entertains Griz nation Saturday.
Monte entertains Griz nation Saturday.
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The Montana band takes the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Montana band takes the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Monte has the best seat in the house.
Monte has the best seat in the house.
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts celebrates after scoring on a 2 point conversion during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts celebrates after scoring on a 2 point conversion during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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More than 26,400 packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.
More than 26,400 packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday.
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North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Happy Griz fans celebrate Saturday.
Happy Griz fans celebrate Saturday.
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A Montana fan wears a mask due to smoky conditions during an NCAA college football game between North Dakota State and Montana on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
A Montana fan wears a mask due to smoky conditions during an NCAA college football game between North Dakota State and Montana on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State's running back Chase Morlock, center, celebrates with teammates Eric Perkins (13) and Darius Anderson (8)  scores during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State's running back Chase Morlock, center, celebrates with teammates Eric Perkins (13) and Darius Anderson (8) scores during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Grizzly fans go above and beyond to show their team spirit.
Grizzly fans go above and beyond to show their team spirit.
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Montana wide receiver Ellis Henderson, left, celebrates with his quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college football game against  North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana wide receiver Ellis Henderson, left, celebrates with his quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State's wide receiver RJ Urzendowski (16) is tackled by Montana's cornerback JR Nelson (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State's wide receiver RJ Urzendowski (16) is tackled by Montana's cornerback JR Nelson (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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The Montana band takes the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Montana band takes the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) celebrates with fans after their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) celebrates with fans after their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana running back Joey Counts celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana running back Joey Counts celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's running back Joey Counts, right, drags North Dakota State's Jordan Champion (5) after scoring the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's running back Joey Counts, right, drags North Dakota State's Jordan Champion (5) after scoring the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts during the first half of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts during the first half of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's band performs before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's band performs before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State's running back Chase Morlock (25) scores during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State's running back Chase Morlock (25) scores during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes the ball as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's quarterback Brady Gustafson (3) passes the ball as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts, left, pulls down a touchdown pass as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana wide receiver Ben Roberts, left, pulls down a touchdown pass as North Dakota State's Tre Dempsey (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's players huddle before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's players huddle before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) warms up before the start of their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) warms up before the start of their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana fans Jeremy Boulter, left, and Jim Anderson show their support before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana fans Jeremy Boulter, left, and Jim Anderson show their support before the start of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State fans Kory Werlinger, center, poses with his sons Andrew, left, and Ben, right, before the start of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State fans Kory Werlinger, center, poses with his sons Andrew, left, and Ben, right, before the start of an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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North Dakota State's head coach Chris Klieman walks off the field after arriving for an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
North Dakota State's head coach Chris Klieman walks off the field after arriving for an NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Members of the North Dakota State's football team walk off the field after arriving for their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Members of the North Dakota State's football team walk off the field after arriving for their NCAA college football game against Montana Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana fan Brad Harthun shows his support before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana fan Brad Harthun shows his support before the start of their NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, in Mont. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Montana's head coach Bob Stitt shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Fans from both sides show their stuff before Saturday's game.
Fans from both sides show their stuff before Saturday's game.
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A record crowd packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium for Saturday's thriller.
A record crowd packed Washington-Grizzly Stadium for Saturday's thriller.
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