Regardless of the opponent, though, Hauck said now is the time to shine.

"I think conference games are bigger, no matter who you play in the nonconference schedule," Hauck said. "Our goal is to win every game. But I think conference games are big. We're playing for something in terms of a championship."

DAVE DICKENSON GAME: "Super Dave" Dickenson will be in town this weekend to be honored ahead of his upcoming December induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Montana is throwing it back to 1995 and will be wearing copper and gold throwback uniforms. Replica gear can be found at various retailers: The M Store, the UM Bookstore, Universal Athletic, GoGriz.com, Bob Ward's, Scheels in Billings and Great Falls, and online at Fanatics.com. The apparel will only be available through the rest of the calendar year.

"It's going to be great to have Dave here. He's such a great guy and one of the pillars of Grizzly football," Hauck said. "With him coaching in the CFL and us coaching down here, we don't get to see as much of each other as we have over the years.

"He came to Vegas and visited us one time. I think that's the last time I saw him. We stay in touch. Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing him. I know a bunch of our coaches are. We're old friends.

"I just think it's really cool that he's able to make it work. It's significant for a head coach in the Canadian Football League to come down here for a game. That's not lost on anybody."

Amie Just covers Griz football and Missoula-area preps. Follow her on Twitter @Amie_Just or email her at Amie.Just@406mtsports.com.

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