BUTTE — A program record number of victories (11). A never-before-achieved undefeated regular-season. An outright Frontier Conference East Division Championship. A top-three NAIA Football Championship Series seed. The NAIA’s most dynamic offensive threat (Levi Torgerson).

All that remains for Montana Tech to accomplish the 100-plus year old program’s best campaign is a deep playoff journey. Sunday, the Orediggers were tabbed No. 3 out of 20 NAIA playoff teams. That guarantees a second-round home playoff game Nov. 29, and if Tech wins, at least another hosting opportunity in the quarterfinals.

“We had the most dudes we’ve ever had here during the summer,” Tel Arthur, a senior linebacker and Tech’s leading tackler, said. “I think that’s what really started to build (this season). Just that

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