BUTTE — For the first time in program history, the Montana Tech football team is 5-0.

The sixth-ranked Orediggers built a double-digit lead and then hold off No. 25 College of Idaho for a 27-24 win Saturday at Bob Green Field.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: No. 6 Montana Tech holds off No. 24 College of Idaho, improves to 5-0 for 1st time

After a physical first quarter, Tech broke a scoreless tie early in the second when Jarrett Wilson connected with Nick Michelotti for a 7-yard touchdown pass. After the teams traded field goals, Wykece Johnson found the end zone on a 15-yard run to push the Diggers' lead to 14-3.

But College of Idaho seemed to steal some momentum just before half. Quarterback Caden Young lofted a deep ball to receiver Travis Marieiro, who came down with a difficult 39-yard c

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