Griz Football Players Association
He stayed. Now he's chasing history.
GFPA backs Grizzlies across generations. This campaign is one part of that work, and a chance for the brotherhood and Griz Nation to stand behind a current player while he makes his final run.
Two Montana career records in reach
touchdowns
Montana all-time leader
yards
Montana all-time leader
He begins the 2026 season within striking distance of both.
What he brings into his final season
- 2025 Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year
- 2026 Big Sky Preseason Offensive MVP
- 2025 Consensus All-American
- 2023 Jerry Rice Award
Eli Gillman is the first running back in Montana history to win Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year, and the first player in Montana history to win the Jerry Rice Award. He had every reason to leave. He stayed.
How the pledge works
Pledge once, or pledge
every time he scores
Pledge any amount for every officially credited Eli Gillman touchdown from August through the final game of the season, postseason included. Or make a one-time pledge. Any amount counts.
For every touchdown he scores.
We are already in for the season. Griz Nation, what will you pledge?
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Pick your pledge
Choose a dollar amount for every touchdown, or a single one-time amount. You set the number.
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He finds the end zone
GFPA tracks every officially credited Gillman touchdown, August through the final game, postseason included.
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We invoice at month's end
During the final week of each month your invoice arrives by email with that month's touchdown total and your amount due.
All invoices are due upon receipt. One-time pledges are invoiced once, after GFPA confirms your pledge.
Two records. One historic final run.
Stand behind him for all of it.
Pledge form
Lock in your pledge
Fill this out and GFPA takes it from there. Nothing is charged today. Your first invoice arrives by email during the final week of the month.