The Montana Grizzlies dealt a devastating early blow to the Butler Bulldogs to kick off the college football season. The blow was not just on the scoreboard, where Montana won 35-20.
Montana safety Nash Fouch provided one of the first entries for hit-of-the-year against unsuspecting Butler wide receiver Jack Bill. Butler quarterback Bret Bushka completed a shovel pass to Bill, who managed to gain a few yards before getting steamrolled by Fouch during the fourth quarter.
You like big hits? @nash_fouch4's got you! 😵#GoGriz pic.twitter.com/J6Cja35803
— Montana Griz Football (@MontanaGrizFB) September 2, 2023
Here’s another angle of the massive hit:
Nash Fouch (@nash_fouch4) is a baaaaaaad man
Our angle of his huge hit today as he helped UM gain momentum back. One of the hardest hits I've ever seen…#GrizFB pic.twitter.com/yJBX7MtsOz
— Kyle Hansen (@khansen406) September 2, 2023
Fouch’s hit wasn’t just one for the highlight reels. It helped stymie a potential comeback from Butler, who were inching closer at that point. The Bulldogs trailed just 28-20 early in the fourth quarter. Montana previously led 21-6 at halftime.
A touchdown run from Montana backup QB Clifton McDowell on the ensuing drive put the Grizzlies up 35-20 and ultimately sealed the victory.
