Carson Cashion

MISSOULA — As a member of a defensive unit that returned zero starters from 2024, sophomore cornerback Kyon Loud is a rare familiar face.

The Bay Area native played in 13 of Montana's 14 games as a true freshman, earning 18 tackles (12 solo) and a pair of pass breakups. In his collegiate debut against Missouri State, he registered a solo tackle.

Loud picked up where he left off in the Grizzlies' season opener , earning defensive player of the game honors from UM. He totaled five tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss and one pass breakup. Perhaps his biggest highlight from the day came when he swatted up an end zone shot from Central Washington that landed in the hands of safety Kade Boyd.

The redshirt sophomore took the ball back to the 25-yard line, shifting the mom

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