Excellent Defense Leads Weber State To First FCS Semifinals Appearance
Dec 13, 2019, 11:37 PM
Courtesy of Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics
OGDEN, Utah – The Weber State Wildcats advanced to their first FCS Playoffs semifinals in program history with spectacular defense in a win over the Montana Grizzlies.
The Wildcats defeated the Grizzlies in the quarterfinals at Stewart Stadium on Friday, December 13.
Weber State’s defense was amazing in the victory and forced five interceptions by Montana quarterback Dalton Sneed.
HISTORY!
Weber State wins and advances to the #FCSPlayoffs Semifinals for the first time in school history! #WeAreWeber #PurpleReign #BigSkyFB pic.twitter.com/kBl9sbBKxI
— Weber State Football 🏈 (@weberstatefb) December 14, 2019
After trailing 7-3 at halftime, the Wildcats scored a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters and held the Grizz to a field goal with just over three minutes left in the game.
The Wildcats took control of the game when Jake Constantine hit Johs Davis for an 11-yard touchdown with 9:46 left in the third quarter.
Little misdirection TD 🔁 Just how coach drew it up 🧑🎨@weberstatefb jumps to an early lead in the 3rd 😼 #FCS#FCSPlayoffs Q3 | (6) MONTANA. 7 | (3) WEBER ST. 10 pic.twitter.com/fcd7lMrFZi
— FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 14, 2019
Weber State extends its lead after Ja’Kobe Harris blocked a Montana punt an recovered the ball in the end zone.
ALL 👏 3 👏 PHASES 👏 @weberstatefb tacks on 6 with their blocked punt for a TD 🤩#FCS#FCSPlayoffs Q3 | (6) MONTANA. 7 | (3) WEBER ST. 17 pic.twitter.com/6MieryB4Gf
— FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 14, 2019
Although Montana outgained Weber State in total yardage 257-113, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome the Wildcats’ stifling passing defense and the turnovers they forced.
Wildcat defender Adam Rodriguez tied a single-game school record with 4 sacks against the Grizz.
No. 3 Weber State will face No. 2 James Madison on December 21.
