Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions

Etu Molden almost walked out on the Griz football program when he found himself playing safety as a redshirt freshman. Instead, he transformed into one of the most dominant wide receivers in Montana and Big Sky Conference history, finishing his outstanding career with a crescendo. As a senior in 2001, Molden caught 102 passes for more than 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns to help lead Montana to its most recent football national championship.

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Etu Molden almost walked out on the Griz football program when he found himself playing safety as a redshirt freshman. Instead, he transformed into one of the most dominant wide receivers in Montana and Big Sky Conference history, finishing his outstanding career with a crescendo. As a senior in 2001, Molden caught 102 passes for more than 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns to help lead Montana to its most recent football national championship.

What is Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions?

In 2001, the Montana Grizzlies mauled their way to the 2001 Division I-AA national championship, culminating in a 13-6 victory over No. 3 Furman on December 21 of 2001 to seal UM's second national title in seven seasons.

Montana has not won another national title, although the Griz won more games between 2000 and 2009 than any college football program had ever won in a decade.

Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions is a 20-part podcast series featuring interviews with coaches, players and observers of that historic Montana team.