Montana closed October with a 20-19 win over one-win Southern Utah, moving to 3-2 in Big Sky Conference play and 6-2 overall. Southern Utah falls to 0-6 in league play, 1-8 overall. Following the game, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, junior linebacker Marcus Welnel, senior kicker Kevin Macias and junior cornerback Justin Ford addressed the media.
Southern Utah head coach Demario Warren also gave his last statements with SUU as a Big Sky member in Missoula. The Thunderbirds are moving to the WAC next season.