Montana beats Portland State 55-27

MISSOULA, MT -- Jordan Johnson was quick to attribute his four-touchdown passing game Saturday to one thing -- the Montana running attack. "With us establishing the run game, I knew it would help the pass protection and give me time to throw the ball," the Montana quarterback said. Travon Van and Jordan Canada each ran for more than 100 yards to propel a Grizzly ground game to 378 total yards rushing as Montana toppled Portland State 55-27. Johnson connected for three touchdowns with tight end Clay Pierson and once with wide receiver Cam Warren to help the Grizzlies improve to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in Big Sky Conference play. Portland State, which fell to 3-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Sky, racked up 511 yards of total offense in a game that saw both teams combine for nearly 1,100 yards of offense.