Fans filter into the brand new Bulldog Stadium prior to the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Fans filter into the brand new Bulldog Stadium prior to the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

The Bulldogs take the field prior to the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Bernie Bissell sings the national anthem prior to the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium. Bissell played football for the Bulldogs, primarily running back and linebacker positions, before graduating from the university in 1958.

Bulldogs and Mountaineers captains shake hands prior to the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western defensive back A.J. Ulrichs (29) intercepts a pass intended for Eastern Oregon wide receiver Malachi Spurrier (15) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Coby Tanioka (4) charges down the field during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western student Mark Doty cheers on the Bulldogs during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western defensive back A.J. Ulrichs (29) celebrates an interception with fellow Bulldogs during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western running back D.J. Kirven (26) squares off with Eastern Oregon defensive back Jason Grant (10) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Coby Tanioka (4) celebrates a touchdown with Eli Nourse (7) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Coby Tanioka (4) runs down the field to score a touchdown for the Bulldogs trailed by Eastern Oregon linebacker Jonas Waugh (53) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western's Rueso Battermann talks with Bulldogs on the sidelines during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Coby Tanioka (4) celebrates a touchdown during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Eastern Oregon tight end Tanner Sweek (11) attempts to vault past Montana Western defensive back Brady Mounts (14) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

A Bulldogs fan rings a bell during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Eastern Oregon running back Parker Robinson (1) is tackled by Montana Western linebacker Keegan Muffich (28) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Eli Nourse (7) squares off with Eastern Oregon defensive back Jason Grant (10) and linebacker Nehemiah Medrano (30) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Theodore Jackson (88) records the game from a ladder during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western kicker John Mears (32) kicks off during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western kicker/punter Matthew Kleinsmith (5) and Eastern Oregon defensive back Sosaia Raass (8) contest what resulted as an incomplete pass during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Bulldogs student section cheers during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Eli Nourse (7) jukes tackle attempt by Eastern Oregon defensive back Jason Grant (10) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western quarterback Michael Palandri (10) looks to pass the ball pursued by Eastern Oregon defensive lineman Gabriel Shukle (55) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

A hillside letter is seen during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Dylan Shipley (5) contests what results in an incomplete pass with Eastern Oregon defensive back Juan Avalos (2) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Dylan Shipley (5) celebrates a touchdown during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western cheer captain Alexis Loucks cheers on the Bulldogs during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium. In addition to being a cheer captain, Loucks is also the student body president, her classmates said.

Montana Western defensive back Braden Swank (0) sacks Eastern Oregon quarterback Quincy Glasper (6) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Eastern Oregon quarterback Quincy Glasper (6) is sacked by Montana Western linebacker Kale VanCampen (44) and defensive lineman Kenai Liua (92) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Bulldogs fans watch the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western linebacker Kale VanCampen (44) celebrates a sack with linebacker Keegan Muffich (28) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western running back D.J. Kirven (26) is pursued by Eastern Oregon defensive back Payton Howe (12) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Eli Nourse (7) scores a touchdown during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western running back D.J. Kirven (26) is tackled by Eastern Oregon defensive back Jason Grant (10) during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western defensive lineman Devin Crow (94) watches the ball during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western wide receiver Rico Figueroa (82) receives a pass during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.

Montana Western head coach Ryan Nourse celebrates the Bulldogs 59-21 win over the Mountaineers during the NAIA football game between Montana Western and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Bulldog Stadium.