FARMINGTON, Utah — Montana and Montana State dominated the 2025 Big Sky postseason awards and all-conference teams, which were announced by the league on Wednesday.

The offensive player of the year award went to Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman while the defensive MVP nod was given to safety Caden Dowler of conference champion Montana State.

MSU quarterback Justin Lamson was tabbed newcomer of the year while the Bobcats' Brent Vigen was honored as coach of the year.

Gillman led the conference in rushing with 1,261 yards and had a league-best 17 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 6.6 yards on 192 carries and 105.1 yards per game, also tops in the conference.

Gillman had six 100-yard rushing games in the regular season and scored at least one rushing touchdown in all but two games. He als

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