Montana Grizzlies 43–13 Utah Tech Trailblazers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Montana Grizzlies defeated Utah Tech Trailblazers 43–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Montana Grizzlies 43, Utah Tech Trailblazers 13.

Game summary

Montana Grizzlies dominated Utah Tech Trailblazers 43–13 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Vidlak (Montana) — 13.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Eli Gillman — 29.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Beau Sparks — 3 rec, 15.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana (+0.016/play) vs Utah Tech (-0.236/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana Grizzlies	12	12	6	0	43
Utah Tech Trailblazers	0	6	0	12	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MONTMontana Grizzlies

UTUUtah Tech Trailblazers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana
Q1TD
NONick Ostmo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Nick Ostmo rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Montana
Q1TD
EGEli Gillman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Eli Gillman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Montana
Q2TD
NONick Ostmo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Nick Ostmo rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Utah Tech
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Punt return touchdown
Montana
Q2TD
EGEli Gillman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Eli Gillman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Montana
Q3TD
ESEvan Shafer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
Sam Vidlak pass to Evan Shafer for a touchdown (1 yard)
Utah Tech
Q4TD
JLJaivian Lofton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Kobe Tracy pass to Jaivian Lofton for a touchdown (23 yards)
Utah Tech
Q4TD
RJRickie Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Kobe Tracy pass to Rickie Johnson for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Sam Vidlak (Montana) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +0.60 EPA
Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 48.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
incomplete (Montana) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Rushing

Eli Gillman (Montana) — 29.0 yds · 2 TD +0.74 EPA
Nick Ostmo (Montana) — 56.0 yds · 2 TD +1.20 EPA
Ronnie Walker Jr. (Utah Tech) — 23.0 yds

Receiving

Beau Sparks (Utah Tech) — 3 rec · 15.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Jaivian Lofton (Utah Tech) — 2 rec · 77.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Rickie Johnson (Utah Tech) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Vidlak	Montana	3	100.0%	13	1	+0.20	+0.60
Clifton McDowell	Montana	4	75.0%	48	0	0.00	0.00
incomplete	Montana	3	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
incomplete	Utah Tech	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-4.84
Kobe Tracy	Utah Tech	20	55.0%	151	2	-0.25	-5.02
Boone Abbott	Utah Tech	5	60.0%	14	0	-1.07	-5.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana	Utah Tech
Plays	33	47
EPA / play	+0.016	-0.236
Total EPA	+0.52	-11.12
Success rate	48.5%	31.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.060	-0.390
Rush EPA / play	-0.003	+0.512
Yards	194	242

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	1	5	-0.00	Ended
Q1	Utah Tech	1	0	-5.36	Interception
Q1	Montana	1	4	+1.69	Rush TD
Q1	Montana	1	2	+0.55	Rush TD
Q1	Utah Tech	1	0	+0.34	Ended
Q2	Utah Tech	1	13	0.00	Ended
Q2	Montana	4	31	0.00	Ended
Q2	Utah Tech	8	15	0.00	Ended
Q2	Montana	4	24	0.00	Ended
Q2	Utah Tech	5	5	0.00	Ended
Q2	Montana	7	51	0.00	Ended
Q2	Utah Tech	3	6	0.00	Punt
Q2	Montana	1	46	+3.10	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Utah Tech	1	0	-3.16	Interception
Q2	Montana	1	2	+3.15	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Fumble (-8.56 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Boone Abbott pass intercepted (-5.36 EPA)
Q2 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Punt return touchdown (-4.96 EPA)
Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Punt (-4.74 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Rickie Johnson for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.2 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Nygel Osborne rushes for 5 yards (1st & 10) (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Jaivian Lofton for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass intercepted (-3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana Grizzlies controlled the final (43–13) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Sam Vidlak (Montana) — 13.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Montana at 0.016 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana Grizzlies vs Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Montana Grizzlies 43, Utah Tech Trailblazers 13 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana Grizzlies vs Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Montana Grizzlies won with a final score of 43–13.

Where can I find the Montana Grizzlies vs Utah Tech Trailblazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540220.

Who led Montana Grizzlies vs Utah Tech Trailblazers in passing?

Sam Vidlak (Montana) led passers with 13.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Montana Grizzlies at Utah Tech Trailblazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.