Inside the Den- S6- Episode 15 (Bobby Hauck/Marc Mariani/Tyler Merriam)

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Junior Bergen breaks free for a punt return touchdown, showcasing his game-changing ability in Montana's playoff win.

The episode opens with host Riley Corcoran summarizing November's successes for Montana Athletics, including soccer and volleyball championships. He details the Grizzlies' football playoff victory over Tennessee State, noting key stats like outrushing the opponent 254 to -19 yards and five sacks. Highlights include radio calls of Junior Bergen's punt return touchdowns and Eli Gillman's rushing milestones. Corcoran discusses Bergen's career achievements, such as nearing 1,000 kick return yards to join an exclusive list with Mark Mariani. A clip features Mariani declaring Bergen the greatest returner in program history. Coach Bobby Hauck is interviewed, praising special teams and defensive performance while addressing offensive turnovers. The episode shifts to previewing the quarterfinal rematch with South Dakota State, covering the Jackrabbits' top-ranked defense and quarterback Mark Gronowski. Tyler Merriam provides insights on South Dakota State's football team, including defensive standouts and special teams strategies. He also previews men's and women's basketball matchups between the schools, highlighting players like Oscar Clough and Brooklyn Meyer. The episode concludes with scheduling details for the week's games across sports.

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Montana's playoff win, a 36-4 home record for longtime seniors, and Bobby Hauck's thoughts on Brookings.

Montana's 41-27 playoff win gives this December check-in a lively start. Riley Corcoran puts the result in context: three touchdowns went for at least 50 yards, and this was the program's 28th FCS playoff appearance.

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You've seen Montana's 41-27 playoff score; hear what coach Hauck makes of the win and the next test.

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