MISSOULA — Montana is historically known as "Linebacker U" in the Football Championship Subdivision because the Grizzlies regularly produce nationally elite players at the position.

This year's new-look crop of linebackers has multiple transfers who've proven themselves in previous seasons but will now try to replicate that while playing in a new defense and scheme so they can add to the school's proud tradition.

Among the headlining newcomers, upperclassmen Elijawah Tolbert and Peyton Wing have already earned FCS all-conference honors in the past and have also received preseason All-America recognition heading into this season.

"It's a huge honor, but it also comes with a big role to fill," Wing said of playing linebacker for the Griz. "There's legends that played at this position, and

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