<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=07Ur1u_1FVxfXpf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=07Ur1u_1FVxfXpf00" width="897" height="578" ><figcaption>Photo of UC Davis Health Stadium provided by UC Davis Athletics</figcaption></figure>It's going to be an awesome top ten matchup at Davis this weekend. And when looking at the tale the tape between these two teams, it's eerily similar. Both are three and one with a scare against a conference opponent in week one and blowout losses to an FBS school. Montana is plus 28 point differential, while UC Davis is plus 31.Both teams have exactly 83 first downs on the season, with Montana averaging an ironic 406 yards per game on offense to UC Davis' 410. And these two teams featured the two best wide receivers in the conference, with Brooks Davis second in yards per game at 111, behind only the Aggies' Samuel Gbatu Jr. And then these two teams were preseason picks number two and number three in the polls. So it's about as even as it gets."They're an explosive team," said Griz head coach Bobby Kennedy. "I mean, they're 3-1 right now. Even if you look at the way they played against SMU, they had some big plays. They've got quality players. Obviously coach Plough is an excellent coach, I mean has been in the playoffs and has an excellent record there. I just think they're a solid team from top to bottom."It's also been an even affair when these two teams have met recently. The Aggies won in Missoula in 2024 with a stifling defensive effort, and the Griz won at Davis in 2023, behind an explosive offensive effort that really catapulted their season."You know in past years you kind of get used to that general look and kind of what they run," said Griz junior linebacker Clay Oven. "But yeah, they're always a good coached team and they have a lot of speed out there and size and just pretty much a good, well-rounded team. So it's always a good challenge to be able to prepare for them.""Well, I think we prepare the same way no matter who's on the schedule," said Griz senior tight end Titus Rohrer. "Coach says it all the time and I couldn't agree more. It's about us and our preparation and how we approach the game. So honestly, it's just another week. Obviously we know they're a good opponent. You know year in and year out they're a good team. But, just keeping it about us and preparing the way we need to prepare to go out and get a win."One thing is for sure, on Saturday night, there's going to be a lot of good players on the football field."I think their defensive front and linebackers are really good," said Kennedy. "The quarterback has obviously had some success. They put up a bunch of points. And they're wide receivers really dangerous. So they've got good players all around."Now it's going to be a game that really changes the trajectory of the season for either team. The winner, still undefeated in FCS play with a top ten win and a conference win against a team vying for the league title.The loser will be a big step behind and will need to play flawless the rest of the season to keep up in the standings and for playoff seeding. So grab your blanket and snuggle up for a great one with kickoff set for 8 p.m. mountain time.</div></body>

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It's going to be an awesome top ten matchup at Davis this weekend. And when looking at the tale the tape between these two teams, it's eerily similar. Both are three and one with a scare against a conference opponent in week one and blowout losses to an FBS school. Montana is plus 28 point differential, while UC Davis is plus 31.

Griz preview: Top 10 showdown looms in Davis

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It's going to be an awesome top ten matchup at Davis this weekend. And when looking at the tale the tape between these two teams, it's eerily similar. Both

Griz preview: Top 10 showdown looms in Davis

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