Biermann and Jefferson Garner National POTW Honors

Montana defensive end Kroy Biermann was selected as a I-AA.org national weekly all-star for his defensive effort against Portland State.

Biermann was a catalyst on defense as Montana held off Portland State 26-20 on the road in a key Big Sky Conference game. Biermann forced a fumble, recovered two fumbles, piled up eight tackles, with one sack, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Five of his tackles were solo stops. The Grizzlies limited Portland State to 246 yards of total offense. Biermann was named the Big Sky defensive player of the week for the second time this season with the performance.

Montana State's Michael Jefferson was awarded co-offensive player of the week, according to The Sports Network.

Jefferson caught 12 passes for a career-high and school-record 239 yards and one touchdown in the Bobcats' 39-32 victory at Northern Arizona...Caught a 56- yard TD pass in the second quarter to give Montana State a 22-7 advantage...Had four catches of 20 yards or more...Notched a 24-yard reception on Montana State's gamewinning touchdown drive...12 receptions ranked sixth in Montana State history.