Weber State's 42-14 road win over 15th ranked Northern Arizona, moved the Wildcats up to 13th in both The Sports Network and NCAA Division I FCS Coaches polls this week. The 'Cats moved up three spots in The Sports Network (sportswriters, SIDs) poll and five spots in the coaches poll.
Montana is the highest ranked team from the Big Sky Conference. The Grizzlies are ranked sixth in both polls this week. Northern Arizona, which was 15th in both polls last week, dropped to 18th in the coaches poll and 19th in The Sports Network poll.
Also on Tuesday, Weber State running back Trevyn Smith was named the offensive Big Sky Conference players of the week while teammate Beau Hadley, a safety, won the defensive award. Portland State kicker/punter Danny Urrego earned special teams honors.
Smith, a junior from Springville, rushed for 103 yards and scored three touchdowns in No. 16 Weber State's 42-14 win at No. 16 Northern Arizona.
Hadley, a junior from Taylor, Utah, tallied 11 total tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Both of his forced fumbles led to Wildcat scores.