Northern Colorado Bears vs. Montana Grizzlies: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Montana Grizzlies defeated Northern Colorado Bears 40– in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears , Montana Grizzlies 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	6	6	0
Montana Grizzlies	0	6	6	12	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Keali'i Ah Yat (Montana) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.11 EPA
• Travis Benham (Montana) — 0.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -1.13 EPA
• Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 14.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -5.20 EPA

Rushing

• David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 46.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Eli Gillman (Montana) — 106.0 yds · 2 TD +0.68 EPA
• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 95.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Fontes (Montana) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Nick Ostmo (Montana) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Jamarii Robinson (Northern Colorado) — 2 rec · 40.0 yds +1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keali'i Ah Yat	Montana	14	64.3%	89	1	+0.22	+3.11
Travis Benham	Montana	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-1.13
Hank Gibbs	Northern Colorado	6	16.7%	14	0	-0.87	-5.20
Clifton McDowell	Montana	17	41.2%	63	1	-0.46	-7.84
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	21	28.6%	22	0	-0.65	-13.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Montana
Plays	54	79
EPA / play	-0.784	+0.101
Total EPA	-42.33	+7.94
Success rate	13.0%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	-1.091	-0.183
Rush EPA / play	-0.427	+0.294
Yards	176	458

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	6	10	-2.90	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Montana	5	38	-0.48	Missed FG
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	8	-1.94	Punt
Q1	Montana	8	20	-1.59	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	8	-1.38	Punt
Q1	Montana	9	47	+0.63	Ended
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	48	-8.50	Touchdown
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	32	-3.86	Ended
Q2	Montana	11	43	-1.04	Interception
Q2	Northern Colorado	7	-7	-3.32	Punt
Q2	Montana	4	40	+4.69	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	2	6	-0.47	Punt
Q2	Montana	4	23	-0.79	Ended
Q3	Northern Colorado	7	13	-4.45	Ended
Q3	Montana	7	68	+4.62	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.12 EPA)
3. Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Junior Bergen for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.93 EPA)
4. Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Clifton McDowell pass to Sawyer Racanelli for a touchdown (20 yards) (+2.77 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.73 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · David Afari rushes for a loss of 1 yard (3rd & 1) (-2.53 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Punt (-2.39 EPA)
8. Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Blocked Field Goal (45 yards) (-2.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana Grizzlies controlled the final (40–) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Keali'i Ah Yat (Montana) — 89.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana at 0.101 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana Grizzlies?

Northern Colorado Bears 0, Montana Grizzlies 40 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana Grizzlies?

Montana Grizzlies won with a final score of 0–40.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana Grizzlies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540262.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana Grizzlies in passing?

Keali'i Ah Yat (Montana) led passers with 89.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Montana Grizzlies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.