N. Arizona 41, Montana 31

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Jerome Souers waited 15 years to beat Montana. On Saturday, the wait ended as Souers' Northern Arizona team rode a sparkling second-half comeback to down the Grizzlies 41-31. "We finished the game strong," said Souers, who was 0-14 against Montana since leaving Montana in 1997 to take over as Northern Arizona's head coach. "That's something we haven't been able to do in the past." Zach Bauman rushed for 253 yards and three touchdowns and the Northern Arizona defense came up with five turnovers Saturday to lead the Lumberjacks to victory and spoil Montana's Homecoming festivities. The Lumberjacks (3-1, 1-0 Big Sky) overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to get the win. "This is a stepping stone for us that has been in our way for many years," Souers said. Bauman opened the game with a bang, taking the ball on the first play from scrimmage 75 yards for a touchdown.