Montana Falls to Oregon State Despite Eli Gillman’s Rushing Record

Butte Bozeman, MT, September 20, 2026 —

Montana’s football team suffered a decisive defeat against Oregon State, with the final score reading 52-17 in favor of the home team. The game took place in Corvallis, Oregon.

Despite the lopsided outcome on the scoreboard, the contest marked a significant individual achievement for Montana’s running back, Eli Gillman. Gillman set a new school record for career rushing yards during the game.

The exact details of when Gillman broke the record within the game were not provided in the summary. Specifics regarding the yards gained by Gillman in this particular game, or his new total career yardage, were also not detailed.

Oregon State’s performance led them to a substantial victory. The score indicates a strong offensive and defensive showing from the Oregon State team throughout the matchup.

Further details regarding the performance of other players, coaching strategies, or the implications of this loss and record for either team were not specified in the provided summary. The contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts are not applicable to this report as the summary pertains to an athletic competition.

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