Chalich to start for Griz on Saturday

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Montana football coach Bob Stitt said quarterback Brady Gustafson will miss Saturday’s homecoming game against Northern Arizona with a lower leg injury.

Gustafson was injured in the first quarter of Montana’s game at Liberty last Saturday. He was later seen on the sideline using crutches. Stitt has not said how badly Gustafson was injured.

Backup Chad Chalich, the former Coeur d’Alene High standout, completed 14 of 28 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, but was sacked seven times in the 31-21 loss.

Stitt told the Montana Kaimin that Gustafson’s injury will be re-evaluated next week.

Chalich, a junior transfer from Idaho, will start for the Grizzlies against NAU. Chalich started seven games for the Vandals in 2013 and played in four games last season.

Chalich said getting all the reps in practice this week will help his confidence.

    Information from: The Kaimin, http://www.montanakaimin.com