The Sports Network Predicting NAU over the Griz
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:16 am
No. 3 Montana (7-0, 4-0) at Northern Arizona (5-3, 4-1)
Another strong team that finds itself on the playoff bubble is Northern Arizona. The Lumberjacks have lost to Arizona and Appalachian State, but an even more damaging defeat was to Big Sky Conference rival Sacramento State. But NAU is 3-0 at home and will provide a strong challenge for Montana. RB Chris Garrison (22 carries, 134 yards) and QB Lance Kriesien (24 carries, 126 yards) both exceeded the century mark in rushing last week in a 29-20 win over Weber State on the road. NAU's defense forced four turnovers last week and has 12 takeaways in the past four games and 22 on the season (fifth in FCS). CB K.J. Gerard is tied for the lead nationally in interceptions with six. Montana finally got its offense untracked in a 52-7 win over Northern Colorado, but keep in mind that the Bears are winless in eight games and rank dead last nationally in defense. RB Lex Hilliard had a promising 112 yards and two TDs rushing and QB Cole Bergquist added 292 yards passing and four TDs. The Grizzlies will need a similar effort against NAU and must also put ball security as a high priority.
Northern Arizona 24, Montana 21
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Another strong team that finds itself on the playoff bubble is Northern Arizona. The Lumberjacks have lost to Arizona and Appalachian State, but an even more damaging defeat was to Big Sky Conference rival Sacramento State. But NAU is 3-0 at home and will provide a strong challenge for Montana. RB Chris Garrison (22 carries, 134 yards) and QB Lance Kriesien (24 carries, 126 yards) both exceeded the century mark in rushing last week in a 29-20 win over Weber State on the road. NAU's defense forced four turnovers last week and has 12 takeaways in the past four games and 22 on the season (fifth in FCS). CB K.J. Gerard is tied for the lead nationally in interceptions with six. Montana finally got its offense untracked in a 52-7 win over Northern Colorado, but keep in mind that the Bears are winless in eight games and rank dead last nationally in defense. RB Lex Hilliard had a promising 112 yards and two TDs rushing and QB Cole Bergquist added 292 yards passing and four TDs. The Grizzlies will need a similar effort against NAU and must also put ball security as a high priority.
Northern Arizona 24, Montana 21
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