MISSOULA – Justin Roper has confirmed that he will play for the Montana Griz in 2009.
Roper was the starting quarterback for Oregon last season until he suffered a knee injury in Week 3.
Roper confirmed his decision to play for the Griz on Saturday in an interview with The Missoulian.
Roper says Montana is known for having a great program and for being a great college football state.
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly said last month that the 6-6, 204-pound Georgia native made the decision to leave that program after emerging from spring drills behind Ducks starter Jeremiah Masoli.
The Griz open their 2009 season at home on Sept. 5 against NCAA Division II Western State.