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PHOTOS: Grizzlies bound for Frisco after 2OT win over NDSU, 31-29

by CASEY KREIDER, Daily Inter Lake
| December 16, 2023 11:00 PM

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-29 double-overtime win over North Dakota State in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16.

    Grizzlies cornerback Corbin Walker (8) takes a selfie with fans on the field after he intercepted a pass in overtime against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)(
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 13-yard run in overtime against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) celebrates after a touchdown run in overtime against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Keelan White (6) catches a 31-yard reception in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies linebackers Tyler Flink (54) and Levi Janacaro (37) bring down North Dakota State running back Barika Kpeenu (8) in the second quarter of an FCS semifinal game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 3-yard run in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) scores a touchdown on a 47-yard punt return in the fourth quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies cornerback Corbin Walker (8) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in overtime against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)(
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    Grizzlies' TJ Rausch (10) celebrates after a stop on a kick return in the fourth quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    A young Griz fan meets Monte in the stands as Montana faced off against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Keelan White (6) catches a 31-yard reception in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Clifton McDowell (17) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies linebacker Tyler Flink (54) tackles North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton (9) on a run in the first quarter of an FCS semifinal at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) celebrates with offensive lineman AJ Forbes (57) after a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Keelan White (6) celebrates after a 31-yard reception in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Junior Bergen (5) fights for extra yards after a reception in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Clifton McDowell (17) rolls out to pass in the third quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Clifton McDowell (17) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton (9) scores a touchdown on 25-yard run in overtime against Montana in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton (9) scores a touchdown on 25-yard run in overtime against Montana in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Montana in the FCS semifinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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