1983 Montana Grizzlies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1983 Montana Grizzlies football Big Sky Conference Big Sky 4–6 3–4 Larry Donovan 4th Joe Glenn 2nd Dornblaser Field The 1983 Montana Grizzlies football team represented the University of Montana in the 1983 NCAA Division I-AA football season as a member of the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky). The Grizzlies were led by fourth-year head coach Larry Donovan, played their home games at Dornblaser Field and finished the season with a record of four wins and six losses (4–6, 3–4 Big Sky). Prior to the season, quarterback Marty Mornhinweg and fullback Joe Klucewich were suspended for academic infractions.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=F4NfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rjAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5163%2C2311305 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Montana suspends two starters June 23, 1983 5B Schedule 1983 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Mountain September 17 w Boise State Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 21–20 6,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian-grizzlies-rally-to-flip-b/158768035/ The Missoulian Grizzlies rally to flip Broncos September 18, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 1983 Portland State Vikings Portland State Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 35–19 9,042 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montana-standard-grizzlies-vanquish/158768380/ The Montana Standard Grizzlies vanquish Vikings September 25, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 1 w y Northern Arizona Walkup Skydome Flagstaff, AZ 21–17 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j1dWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6e4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5656%2C436961 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Big Sky: Montana 21, N. Arizona 17 October 2, 1083 D4 October 8 w Weber State Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 28–26 11,060 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-record-grizzlies-remain/158768438/ The Independent-Record Grizzlies remain undefeated with 28–26 win October 9, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 15 l Nevada Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 0–38 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rVdWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5u4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2487%2C192514 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Nevada-Reno slams Griz; moves to top in Big Sky October 16, 1983 D4 October 22 l y Idaho Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID Little Brown Stein 24–45 16,400 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s1dWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5u4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2166%2C3543651 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Stalwick Howie Top game: Montana (4-1) at Idaho (4-2) October 22, 1983 17 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tFdWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5u4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3245%2C3992975 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Blanchette John Unlikely heroes save the Vandals October 23, 1983 D1 October 29 l y Montana State Reno H. Sales Stadium Bozeman, MT rivalry 8–28 15,197 Bobcats boot Griz Great Falls Tribune George Geise October 30, 1983 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86327902/bobcats-boot-griz/ Newspapers.com November 5 l y Long Beach State Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 14–38 7,125 Southland Summaries The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 6, 1983 III-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9986570/southland_19831106/ Newspapers.com April 1, 2017 November 12 2:30 p.m. l y y 1983 Eastern Washington Eagles Eastern Washington Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA rivalry 26–27 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oP1LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fvkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2687%2C2548271 Spokane Chronicle Washington Games at a glance: Montana at EWU November 11, 1983 17https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fFdWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6O4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7002%2C6304632 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Stewart Chuck Late rally gives Eagles 27-26 win over Grizzlies November 13, 1983 C2 November 19 l Idaho State 17 Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT 17–31 5,755 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uYRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3780%2C1502556 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press ISU tops Montana for second November 20, 1983 3C 1983 Football Schedule https://gogriz.com/sports/football/schedule/1983 University of Montana December 25, 2025 References External links Montana Grizzlies football – 1983 media guide Montana Category:Montana Grizzlies football seasons Montana Grizzlies football