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PHOTOS: Bergen returns two punts for TDs, Griz top Tigers 41-27

by CASEY KREIDER, Daily Inter Lake
| December 1, 2024 2:30 AM

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 41-27 win over the Tennessee State Tigers in the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against Tennessee State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) celebrates in the end zone after a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) stiff-arms a defender on a 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (14) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against Tennessee State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) scrambles for a gain in the second quarter against Tennessee State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders Hayden Harris (48) and Crishawn Gordon (9) wrap up Tennessee State wide receiver Jalal Dean (8) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Tennessee State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Tennessee State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders stop a run by Tennessee State running back Tevin Carter (21) in the first quarter of the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Tennessee State head coach Eddie George during a timeout against Montana in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies linebacker Riley Wilson (42) tackles Tennessee State running back Jaden McGill (4) in the third quarter in the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive lineman Noah Kaschmitter (69) celebrates after sacking Tennessee State quarterback Draylin Ellis (1) in the third quarter of the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Grizzlies defensive lineman Noah Kaschmitter (69) sacks Tennessee State quarterback Draylin Ellis (1) in the third quarter of the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) celebrates in the end zone after a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies linebacker Riley Wilson (42) celebrates after a tackle in the third quarter in the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive tackle Patrick Hayden (99) stops Tennessee State running back Jaden McGill (4) in the backfield in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (14) defends a pass to Tennessee State wide receiver Jalal Dean (8) in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) returns a punt 52-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies kicker Ty Morrison kicks a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Monte kicks a field goal at halftime against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Fireworks explode over Washington-Grizzly Stadium before the Montana Grizzlies matchup with the Tennessee State Tigers in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    The Montana Grizzlies run out of the Topel Tunnel before their matchup with the Tennessee State Tigers in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Malae Fonoti (7) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (14) brings down Tennessee State wide receiver Jalal Dean (8) after a reception in the fourth quarter of the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies safety Trevin Gradney (37) intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) celebrates in the end zone after a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Tennessee State quarterback Draylen Ellis (1) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Montana in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies returner Junior Bergen (5) returns a punt 52-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Tennessee State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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