Montana Grizzlies vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated Montana Grizzlies 27–24 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Montana Grizzlies 24, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana Grizzlies	18	3	0	0	24
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	6	0	12	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Logan Fife (Montana) — -8.0 yds · -1.45 EPA/play -4.36 EPA
• Keali'i Ah Yat (Montana) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -7.97 EPA
• Simon Romfo (North Dakota) — 105.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -11.54 EPA

Rushing

• Gaven Ziebarth (North Dakota) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Sawyer Seidl (North Dakota) — 51.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Eli Gillman (Montana) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Harris (Montana) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Sawyer Racanelli (Montana) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Logan Fife	Montana	3	0.0%	-8	0	-1.45	-4.36
Keali'i Ah Yat	Montana	32	62.5%	125	1	-0.25	-7.97
Simon Romfo	North Dakota	25	44.0%	105	0	-0.46	-11.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana	North Dakota
Plays	58	72
EPA / play	-0.118	-0.008
Total EPA	-6.85	-0.58
Success rate	43.1%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.352	-0.462
Rush EPA / play	+0.238	+0.233
Yards	321	347

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	3	4	-3.04	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Montana	4	56	+4.45	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota	7	35	-3.37	Ended
Q1	Montana	2	70	+5.05	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota	5	70	+6.35	Rush TD
Q1	Montana	7	65	+4.58	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota	4	1	-4.17	Punt
Q2	Montana	9	24	-4.90	Ended
Q2	North Dakota	2	20	-4.54	Interception
Q2	Montana	8	23	-1.76	Punt
Q2	North Dakota	7	22	+0.38	Punt
Q2	Montana	9	45	-2.31	Field goal
Q3	North Dakota	10	53	+3.48	Rush TD
Q3	Montana	3	2	-2.87	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	4	38	+3.59	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass intercepted (-5.3 EPA)
2. Q1 · Montana Grizzlies · Eli Gillman rushes 63 yards for a touchdown (+4.45 EPA)
3. Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Nick Ostmo rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-4.15 EPA)
4. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Isaiah Smith rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.93 EPA)
5. Q1 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Xavier Harris for a touchdown (37 yards) (+2.97 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+2.87 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.79 EPA)
8. Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat rushes for 32 yards (4th & 1) (+2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota Fighting Hawks controlled the final (27–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Logan Fife (Montana) — -8.0 yds.
• EPA edge: North Dakota at -0.008 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Montana Grizzlies 24, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 27 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana Grizzlies vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Montana Grizzlies vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634198.

Who led Montana Grizzlies vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks in passing?

Logan Fife (Montana) led passers with -8.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Montana Grizzlies at North Dakota Fighting Hawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.