Big Sky has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 35-7 to the Glacier Wolfpack, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Wolfpack: they've now lost eight in a row.
Big Sky wouldn't let Glacier keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Big Sky can thank Colter Jensen and Tanner Davis for forcing both of them. Jensen is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Leading Glacier to victory were Jackson Presley and Kobe Dorcheus. Presley threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, while Dorcheus rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Cooper Pelc, who picked up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Big Sky's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Glacier, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Big Sky will host Helena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Big Sky's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Helena's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Glacier, they will venture away from home to square off against Sentinel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glacier is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42.8 points per game this season.
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