Weber State outlasts Montana 17-10 in FCS quarterfinals

Weber State outlasts Montana 17-10 in FCS quarterfinals

OGDEN, Utah (AP)-Ja’Kobe Harris blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone early in the fourth quarter and No. 3 seed Weber State beat No. 6 seed Montana 17-10 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.

Harris’ touchdown gave the Wildcats a 17-7 lead with 9:41 left in the game. The Wildcats (11-3) will visit No. 2 seed James Madison in the semifinals on Dec. 21.

The Wildcats also forced five turnovers in the game against the vaunted Grizzlies, who were held 28 points under their seasonal scoring average at Stewart Stadium.

The Wildcats are making the semifinals for the first time in school history.