Peter Nguyen and Dan Moore combine for 250 yards as Montana Griz defeat South Dakota Coyotes 35-24

MISSOULA, MONTANA (Sept. 1, 2012) – The University of Montana Grizzlies’ two senior running backs rushed for more than 100 yards each, as the 10th/11th-ranked host Grizzlies defeated the University of South Dakota Coyotes 35-24 in the season opener for the teams Saturday afternoon in front of 25,156 partisan fans in UM’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Dan Moore had career-highs of 27 carries for 148 yards and a touchdown, while fellow UM senior halfback Peter Nguyen had 19 totes for 102 yards and a score. The Grizzlies picked up a school-record 34 first downs in the win.

Peter Nguyen also had 4 receptions for 23 yards. Nguyen and Montana next plays Appalachian State this Saturday 9/8 at 4:30 PM Mountain Time on ESPN3.com

via Moore and Nguyen combine for 250 yards as Montana Griz defeat South Dakota Coyotes 35-24.

Peter Nguyen touchdown run at the 11:50 mark,
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