The 2024 Montana State Bobcats football team represents Montana State University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bobcats are led by fourth-year head coach Brent Vigen and play home games at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 24 | 2:00 p.m. | at New Mexico* | No. 4 | | FS1 | W 35–31 | 17,314 |
August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | at Utah Tech* | No. 4 | | ESPN+ | W 31–7 | 5,074 |
September 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Maine* | No. 3 | | ESPN+ | W 41–24 | 21,887 |
September 21 | 1:00 p.m. | Mercyhurst* | No. 3 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT
| ESPN+ | W 52–13 | 21,547 |
September 28 | 4:00 p.m. | at Idaho State | No. 3 | | ESPN+ | W 37–17 | N/A |
October 5 | 2:00 p.m. | Northern Colorado | No. 3 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT
| ESPN+ | W 55–14 | 22,007 |
October 12 | 8:15 p.m. | No. 7 Idaho | No. 3 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT
| ESPN2 | W 38–7 | 21,907 |
October 19 | 2:00 p.m. | at Portland State | No. 3 | | ESPN+ | W 44–14 | 3,121 |
November 2 | 2:00 p.m. | at Eastern Washington | No. 2 | | ESPN+ | W 42–28 | 6,258 |
November 9 | 1:00 p.m. | Sacramento State | No. 2 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT
| ESPN+ | W 49–7 | 21,987 |
November 16 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 4 UC Davis | No. 2 | | ESPN+ | W 30–28 | 13,947 |
November 23 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 9 Montana | No. 2 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT (rivalry)
| ESPN+ | W 34–11 | 22,057 |
December 7 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 23 UT Martin* | No. 1 | | ESPN+ | W 49–17 | 17,017 |
| 7:00 p.m. | No. 7 Idaho* | No. 1 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT (NCAA Division I Quarterfinal)
| ESPN | W 52–19 | 18,127 |
December 21 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 4 South Dakota* | No. 1 | - Bobcat Stadium
- Bozeman, MT (NCAA Division I Semifinal)
| ABC | W 31–17 | 20,557 |
| 5:00 pm | vs. No. 3 North Dakota State* | No. 1 | | ESPN | L 32–35 | 18,005 |
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Ranking movements
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes | Week |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Final |
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STATS FCS | 4 (1) | 3 (8) | 3 (6) | 3 (7) | 3 (6) | 3 (8) | 3 (6) | 3 (10) | 2 (16) | 2 (13) | 2 (13) | 2 (14) | 2 (15) | 1 (51) | 2 |
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Coaches | 4 | 3 (4) | 3 (2) | 3 (3) | 3 (2) | 3 (1) | 3 (2) | 3 (3) | 2 (2) | 2 (2) | 2 (2) | 2 (2) | 2 (3) | 1 (23) | 2 |
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Roster
2024 Montana State Bobcats football team roster
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Players
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Coaches
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Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
WR
|
1
|
Marqui Johnson
|
Sr
|
WR
|
2
|
Lonyatta Alexander Jr.
|
Jr
|
RB
|
3
|
Jared White
|
So
|
QB
|
4
|
Tommy Mellott
|
Sr
|
WR
|
5
|
Javonte King
|
Fr
|
WR
|
6
|
Ty McCullouch
|
Sr
|
TE
|
8
|
Rohan Jones
|
Jr
|
WR
|
9
|
Ryan King
|
Jr
|
WR
|
10
|
Jabez Woods
|
Fr
|
RB
|
11
|
Elijah Elliott
|
Sr
|
QB
|
12
|
Jordan Reed
|
So
|
QB
|
13
|
Chance Wilson
|
Fr
|
WR
|
14
|
Taco Dowler
|
So
|
QB
|
15
|
Patrick Duchien
|
Fr
|
WR
|
16
|
Zachary Dodson-Greene
|
So
|
QB
|
17
|
Thomas Buchanan
|
Fr
|
WR
|
18
|
Garrett Walchli
|
Sr
|
WR
|
19
|
Tom Carter
|
Fr
|
WR
|
20
|
Kee Christiansen
|
Fr
|
RB
|
22
|
Scottre Humphrey
|
So
|
RB
|
23
|
Adam Jones
|
Fr
|
WR
|
25
|
Jacob Trimble
|
So
|
RB
|
28
|
Colson Coon
|
Fr
|
RB
|
31
|
Unterrio Latin-Henley
|
Fr
|
RB
|
32
|
Julius Davis
|
Sr
|
WR
|
35
|
Dane Steel
|
Fr
|
FB
|
48
|
Max Murphy
|
So
|
OL
|
51
|
Dalton Noble
|
Fr
|
OL
|
54
|
Zac Nyland
|
Fr
|
G
|
55
|
J. T. Reed
|
Sr
|
G, C
|
56
|
Cole Sain
|
GS
|
OL
|
57
|
Everett Carr
|
Fr
|
OL
|
59
|
Samora Ezekiel
|
So
|
OL
|
60
|
Tommy Nilson
|
So
|
OL
|
61
|
Aiden Kaplan
|
Fr
|
OL
|
63
|
Dylan Rollins
|
Fr
|
OL
|
64
|
Burke Mastel
|
So
|
C
|
65
|
Justus Perkins
|
Sr
|
OT
|
66
|
Titan Fleischmann
|
So
|
OT
|
72
|
Connor Moore
|
So
|
OL
|
73
|
Cedric Jefferson
|
Fr
|
OL
|
74
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Jaden Perkins
|
So
|
OL
|
75
|
Braden Zimmer
|
Fr
|
OT
|
76
|
Marcus Wehr
|
Sr
|
OL
|
79
|
Jonathan Luhmann
|
Fr
|
TE
|
80
|
Luvens Valcin
|
Fr
|
WR
|
81
|
Maclain Burckley
|
Fr
|
TE
|
82
|
Luke Smith
|
Fr
|
WR
|
85
|
Aidan Garrigan
|
Jr
|
TE
|
86
|
Hunter Provience
|
Fr
|
TE
|
87
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Ryan Lonergan
|
Sr
|
TE
|
88
|
Rylan Schlepp
|
So
|
TE
|
89
|
Rocky Lencioni
|
Fr
|
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Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
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S
|
0
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Blake Stillwell
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Jr
|
DB
|
1
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Andrew Powdrell
|
So
|
S
|
2
|
Dru Polidore
|
Jr
|
DB
|
3
|
Kory Boyd
|
Fr
|
CB
|
4
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Jon Johnson
|
Sr
|
S, NB
|
5
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Caden Dowler
|
So
|
CB
|
6
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Miles Jackson
|
Sr
|
DB
|
7
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Tayden Gray
|
Fr
|
CB
|
9
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Simeon Woodard
|
Sr
|
LB
|
10
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Bryce Grebe
|
Fr
|
DE
|
11
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Kenneth Eiden IV
|
Jr
|
LB
|
12
|
Ryan Bowles
|
Fr
|
DB
|
12
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Jhase McMillan
|
Fr
|
CB
|
13
|
Jackson Harmon
|
So
|
DB
|
16
|
Brendon Ross
|
Fr
|
DB
|
17
|
Taki Uluilakepa
|
Fr
|
LB
|
19
|
Neil Daily
|
So
|
S
|
20
|
Tyson Pottenger
|
Jr
|
DB
|
22
|
Takhari Carr
|
So
|
DB
|
23
|
Seth Johnson
|
Fr
|
DB
|
24
|
Colter Petre
|
Fr
|
DB
|
25
|
Carson Williams
|
Fr
|
S, NB
|
26
|
Rylan Ortt
|
Sr
|
DB
|
27
|
Brock Steel
|
So
|
DB
|
29
|
JJ Dolan
|
Fr
|
LB
|
30
|
Danny Uluilakepa
|
Sr
|
LB
|
33
|
Mason Dethman
|
Fr
|
LB
|
34
|
Cole Taylor
|
Fr
|
DB
|
35
|
Ryan Nansel
|
Fr
|
DE
|
36
|
Zac Crews
|
So
|
LB
|
37
|
Josh Woodberry
|
Fr
|
LB
|
40
|
Cole Bullock
|
Sr
|
DE
|
41
|
Brody Grebe
|
Sr
|
LB
|
42
|
Ryan Krahe
|
So
|
LB
|
43
|
McCade O'Reilly
|
Sr
|
DE
|
44
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Jake Vigen
|
So
|
DE
|
45
|
Hunter Parsons
|
Jr
|
DE
|
46
|
Logan Fredericksen
|
So
|
LB
|
49
|
Zac Waible
|
So
|
DL
|
50
|
Zack Black
|
Jr
|
DL
|
51
|
Nicholas Korom
|
Sr
|
DT
|
55
|
AJ Tanupo
|
Fr
|
DE
|
58
|
Dominic Solano
|
So
|
DT
|
69
|
Jaren Perkins
|
So
|
DT
|
90
|
Hunter Sharbono
|
Fr
|
DE
|
91
|
Seth Brock
|
Fr
|
DT
|
92
|
Blake Schmidt
|
Sr
|
DL
|
94
|
Case Kruse
|
Fr
|
DL
|
95
|
Ryder Trujillo
|
Fr
|
DL
|
96
|
Paul Brott
|
Jr
|
DT
|
97
|
Alec Eckert
|
So
|
DL
|
98
|
Hudson Wiens
|
Fr
|
DL
|
99
|
Talon Marsh
|
Fr
|
|
Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
K, P
|
38
|
Casey Kautzman
|
So
|
K
|
39
|
Myles Sansted
|
So
|
LS
|
71
|
Tommy Sullivan
|
Sr
|
P, K
|
93
|
Brendan Hall
|
Sr
|
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster Last update: December 8, 2024
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Game summaries
at New Mexico (FBS)
Game information
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- First quarter
- (10:37) UNM – Christian Ellis 41-yard fumble return (Luke Drzewiecki kick) (New Mexico 7–0)
- (4:49) UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 45-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:13; New Mexico 10–0)
- Second quarter
- (13:45) UNM – Trace Bruckler 12-yard pass from Devon Dampier (Luke Drzewiecki kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:23; New Mexico 17–0)
- (10:36) MTST – Rylan Schlepp 5-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:09; New Mexico 17–7)
- (4:37) MTST – Ty McCullouch 17-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:43; New Mexico 17–14)
- (1:33) UNM – Devon Dampier 24-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; New Mexico 24–14)
- Third quarter
- (13:03) UNM – Noah Avinger 13-yard fumble return (Luke Drzewiecki kick) (New Mexico 31–14)
- Fourth quarter
- (1:33) MTST – Tommy Mellott 15-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:30; New Mexico 31–21)
- (1:33) MTST – Adam Jones 93-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 1 play, 93 yards, 0:37; New Mexico 31–28)
- (1:33) MTST – Scottre Humphrey 4-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 1:49; Montana State 35–31)
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Statistics |
MTST |
UNM
|
First downs |
27 |
19
|
Total yards |
567 |
324
|
Rushing yards |
47–362 |
28–152
|
Passing yards |
205 |
172
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
21–32–0 |
18–26–0
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Time of possession |
34:40 |
25:20
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
21/32, 205 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Adam Jones |
17 carries, 167 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Ty McCullouch |
7 receptions, 66 yards, TD
|
New Mexico |
Passing |
Devon Dampier |
18/26, 172 yards, TD
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Rushing |
Eli Sanders |
17 carries, 87 yards
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Receiving |
Luke Wysong |
6 receptions, 95 yards
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Entering the game, the Bobcats were double-digit favorites to win the game. It was the first time since 2013 that an FCS team was a double-digit favorite to win against an FBS opponent.[2]
at Utah Tech
Game Two – No. 4 Montana State Bobcats (1–0) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (0–0) – Game summary
at Greater Zion Stadium • St. George, UT
- Date: Saturday August 31, 2024
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. MDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 93 °F (34 °C)
- Game attendance: 5,074
- Referee: John Kellermeier
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Rod Zundel (play-by-play), Max Christensen III (color commentator)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (2:35) MTST - Adam Jones 17-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- Second quarter
- (13:13) MTST - Tommy Mellott 47-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- Third quarter
- (12:24) MTST - Rohan Jones 45-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-0)
- (7:45) MTST - Brendan Hall 28-yard field goal (Montana State 24-0)
- Fourth quarter
- (14:02) MTST - Tommy Mellott 1-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 31-0)
- (13:03) UTTU - Deacon Hill 24-yard run (Ilya Uvaydov kick) (Montana State 31-7)
|
Statistics |
MTST |
UTU
|
First downs |
25 |
6
|
Total yards |
481 |
176
|
Rushing yards |
329 |
73
|
Passing yards |
152 |
103
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
14-24-0 |
12-26-0
|
Time of possession |
44:36 |
15:24
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
14/21, 152 yards, 1 TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
20 carries, 107 yards
|
Receiving |
Rohan Jones |
4 receptions, 66 yards, TD
|
Utah Tech |
Passing |
Deacon Hill |
11/23, 104 yards
|
Rushing |
Deacon Hill |
2 carries, 25 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Fisher Jackson |
1 reception, 37 yards
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vs. Maine
Game Three – Maine Black Bears (1–0) vs No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (2–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (11:21) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 79-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- (8:33) MTST - Adam Jones 40-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- (4:39) MTST - Ryan Lonergan 4-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-0)
- Second quarter
- (14:56) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 6-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 28-0)
- (8:29) MTST - Adam Jones 19-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 35-0)
- (3:15) ME - Montigo Moss 5-yard pass from Carter Peevy (Joey Bryson kick) (Montana State 35-7)
- (0:21) MTST - Myles Sansted 24-yard field goal (Montana State 38-7)
- Third quarter
- (11:03) ME - Trevin Ewing 19-yard run (Joey Bryson kick) (Montana State 38-14)
- (3:12) MTST - Myles Sansted 31-yard field goal (Montana State 41-14)
- Fourth quarter
- (13:36) ME - Declan McKevitt 25-yard pass from Carter Peevy (Joey Bryson kick) (Montana State 41-21)
- (4:30) ME - Joey Bryson 25-yard field goal (Montana State 41-24)
|
Statistics |
ME |
MTST
|
First downs |
16 |
21
|
Total yards |
373 |
526
|
Rushing yards |
149 |
344
|
Passing yards |
224 |
182
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-31-1 |
14-21-0
|
Time of possession |
34:16 |
25:44
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Maine |
Passing |
Carter Peevy |
18/31, 224 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Tavion Banks |
8 carries, 74 yards
|
Receiving |
Montigo Moss |
5 receptions, 47 yards, TD
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
12/15, 144 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
4 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Ryan King |
3 receptions, 39 yards
|
vs. Mercyhurst
Game Four – Mercyhurst Lakers (1–2) vs No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (3–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
- Game time: 3:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (8:07) MTST - Myles Sansted 23-yard field goal (Montana State 3-0)
- (1:47) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 5-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 10-0)
- Second quarter
- (7:24) MTST - Taco Dowler 5-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 17-0)
- (5:56) MTST - Zac Crews 24-yard blocked punt return (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 24-0)
- (0:27) MTST - Adam Jones 50-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 31-0)
- Third quarter
- (8:23) MTST - Rohan Jones 16-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 38-0)
- (5:36) MERC - Adonis Marshall 43-yard fumble return (PAT failed) (Montana State 38-6)
- (3:13) MTST - Colson Coon 50-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 45-6)
- Fourth quarter
- (8:47) MERC - Joe Kerbacher 5-yard pass from Adam Urena (Nathan Nagucki kick) (Montana State 45-13)
- (3:43) MTST - Chance Wilson 5-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 52-13)
|
Statistics |
MERC |
MTST
|
First downs |
16 |
23
|
Total yards |
233 |
502
|
Rushing yards |
20 |
256
|
Passing yards |
213 |
246
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
28-44-0 |
15-19-0
|
Time of possession |
32:56 |
27:04
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Mercyhurst |
Passing |
Adam Urena |
28/44, 213 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Ayron Rodriguez |
15 carries, 42 yards
|
Receiving |
Cameron Barmore |
7 receptions, 95 yards
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
14/18, 214 yards, 3 TD
|
Rushing |
Colson Coon |
10 carries, 102 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Adam Jones |
3 receptions, 72 yards, TD
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at Idaho State
Game Five – No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (4–0) at Idaho State Bengals (2–2) – Game summary
at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID
- Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
- Game time: 4:00 PM MST
- Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (4:55) MTST - Myles Sansted 44-yard field goal (Montana State 3-0)
- Second quarter
- (14:56) MTST - Tommy Mellott 7-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 10-0)
- (4:33) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 18-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 17-0)
- (0:06) IDST - Michael Shulikov 5-yard pass from Kobe Tracy (Gabe Panikowski kick) (Montana State 17-7)
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
- (14:56) IDST - Gabe Panikowski 33-yard field goal (Montana State 17-10)
- (14:47) MTST - Rohan Jones 70-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 24-10)
- (8:58) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 6-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 31-10)
- (4:58) IDST - Jeff Weimer 16-yard pass from Kobe Tracy (Gabe Panikowski kick) (Montana State 31-17)
- (0:00) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 8-yard run (Montana State 37-13)
|
Statistics |
MTST |
IDST
|
First downs |
21 |
16
|
Total yards |
410 |
276
|
Rushing yards |
268 |
75
|
Passing yards |
142 |
201
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
10-17-0 |
20-41-1
|
Time of possession |
31:42 |
23:44
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
10/17, 142 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
27 carries, 159 yards, 3 TD
|
Receiving |
Rohan Jones |
2 receptions, 93 yards, TD
|
Idaho State |
Passing |
Kobe Tracy |
17/33, 183 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Dason Brooks |
5 carries, 25 yards
|
Receiving |
Christian Fredericksen |
6 receptions, 60 yards
|
vs. Northern Colorado
Game Six – Northern Colorado Bears (0–5) vs No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (5–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
- Game time: 2:00 PM MST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (9:56) MTST - Ryan Lonergan 9-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (PAT failed) (Montana State 6-0)
- (3:12) MTST - Rohan Jones 6-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 13-0)
- Second quarter
- (9:45) MTST - Taco Dowler 34-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 20-0)
- (6:16) MTST - Tommy Mellott 13-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 27-0)
- Third quarter
- (8:25) MTST - Ty McCullouch 50-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 34-0)
- (5:45) UNCO - Carver Cheeks 14-yard pass from Caden Meis (Hunter Green kick) (Montana State 34-7)
- (4:58) MTST - Taco Dowler 72-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 41-7)
- (2:07) UNCO - Brayden Munroe 28-yard pass from Kia'i Keone (Hunter Green kick) (Montana State 41-14)
- (0:21) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 17-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 48-14)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:14) UNCO - Hunter Green 29-yard field goal (Montana State 48-17)
- (8:58) MTST - Chance Wilson 5-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 55-17)
|
Statistics |
UNCO |
MTST
|
First downs |
20 |
21
|
Total yards |
362 |
510
|
Rushing yards |
101 |
232
|
Passing yards |
261 |
278
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-30-1 |
11-16-0
|
Time of possession |
25:20 |
34:40
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Northern Colorado |
Passing |
Kia'i Keone |
17/29, 247 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Caden Meis |
10 carries, 35 yards
|
Receiving |
Brayden Munroe |
5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
8/12, 225 yards, 4 TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
10 carries, 81 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Taco Dowler |
2 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
|
vs. No. 7 Idaho
Game Seven – No. 7 Idaho Vandals (4–2) vs No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (6–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
- Game time: 8:15 PM MST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Jay Alter (play-by-play) and Rocky Boiman (analyst)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (5:34) MTST - Tommy Mellott 65-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- (0:11) MTST - Taco Dowler 34-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- Second quarter
- (1:44) MTST - Tommy Mellott 7-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-0)
- (0:00) MTST - Myles Sansted 34-yard field goal (Montana State 24-0)
- Third quarter
- (12:48) MTST - Rohan Jones 11-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 31-0)
- Fourth quarter
- (12:44) MTST - Adam Jones 4-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 38-0)
- (0:43) IDHO - Deshaun Buchanan 9-yard pass from Jack Wagner (Cameron Pope kick) (Montana State 38-7)
|
Statistics |
IDHO |
MTST
|
First downs |
13 |
27
|
Total yards |
267 |
485
|
Rushing yards |
91 |
360
|
Passing yards |
176 |
125
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16-31-1 |
12-17-0
|
Time of possession |
22:17 |
37:43
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Idaho |
Passing |
Jack Wagner |
11/23, 134 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Deshaun Buchanan |
9 carries, 49 yards
|
Receiving |
Tony Harste |
3 receptions, 48 yards
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
11/15, 121 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Tommy Mellott |
11 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Rohan Jones |
3 receptions, 28 yards, TD
|
at Portland State
Game Eight – No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (7–0) at Portland State Vikings (1–5) – Game summary
at Hillsboro Stadium • Hillsboro, OR
- Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
- Game time: 4:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (10:20) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 7-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- Second quarter
- (9:13) MTST - Taco Dowler 57-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- (5:58) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 6-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-0)
- (1:55) MTST - Jared White 24-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 28-0)
- (0:21) MTST - Rohan Jones 48-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 35-0)
- Third quarter
- (7:38) MTST - Myles Sansted 28-yard field goal (Montana State 38-0)
- (0:30) MTST - Myles Sansted 25-yard field goal (Montana State 41-0)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:44) PRST - Deion Thompson 9-yard run (Mathias Uribe kick) (Montana State 41-7)
- (5:12) MTST - Myles Sansted 45-yard field goal (Montana State 44-7)
- (0:32) PRST - William Haskell 12-yard run (Mathias Uribe kick) (Montana State 44-14)
|
Statistics |
MTST |
PRST
|
First downs |
27 |
18
|
Total yards |
607 |
235
|
Rushing yards |
323 |
149
|
Passing yards |
284 |
86
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
19-28-0 |
14-22-1
|
Time of possession |
34:06 |
25:54
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
15/20, 239 yards, 3 TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
14 carries, 160 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Taco Dowler |
3 receptions, 78 yards, TD
|
Portland State |
Passing |
Dante Chachere |
11/18, 64 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Deion Thompson |
12 carries, 78 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Branden Alvarez |
4 receptions, 23 yards
|
at Eastern Washington
Game Nine – No. 2 Montana State Bobcats (8–0) at Eastern Washington Eagles (2–6) – Game summary
at Roos Field • Cheney, WA
- Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
- Game time: 4:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Ben Creighton, Ty Gregorak, Grace Lawrence
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (7:21) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- (7:06) MTST - Taco Dowler 19-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- (0:57) EWU - Efton Chism III 4-yard pass from Jared Taylor (Soren McKee kick) (Montana State 14-7)
- Second quarter
- (12:20) MTST - Adam Jones 20-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-7)
- (11:35) EWU - Michael Wortham 75-yard run (Soren McKee kick) (Montana State 21-14)
- (1:55) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 4-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 28-14)
- Third quarter
- (9:01) EWU - Tuna Altahir 3-yard pass from Jared Taylor (Soren McKee kick) (Montana State 28-21)
- (1:26) EWU - Tuna Altahir 11-yard run (Soren McKee kick) (Tied 28-28)
- (1:07) MTST - Tommy Mellott 76-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 35-28)
- Fourth quarter
- (3:15) MTST - Ty McCullouch 61-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Montana State 42-28)
|
Statistics |
MTST |
EWU
|
First downs |
22 |
18
|
Total yards |
497 |
393
|
Rushing yards |
316 |
225
|
Passing yards |
181 |
168
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
13-20-1 |
22-30-1
|
Time of possession |
32:04 |
27:56
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
13/20, 181 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Tommy Mellott |
6 carries, 125 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Ty McCullouch |
2 receptions, 68 yards, TD
|
Eastern Washington |
Passing |
Jared Taylor |
20/27, 144 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Michael Wortham |
2 carries, 92 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Efton Chism III |
9 carries, 78 yards, TD
|
vs. Sacramento State
Game Ten – Sacramento State Hornets (3–6) vs No. 2 Montana State Bobcats (9–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
- Game time: 3:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (11:04) MTST - Ty McCullouch 64-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- (5:41) MTST - Tommy Mellott 14-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-0)
- Second quarter
- (10:14) MTST - Julius Davis 5-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 21-0)
- (3:08) MTST - Tommy Mellott 13-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 28-0)
- Third quarter
- (13:30) MTST - Scottre Humphrey 3-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 35-0)
- (9:56) MTST - Adam Jones 57-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 42-0)
- (8:39) SAC - Curron Borders 43-yard run (Zach Schreiner kick) (Montana State 42-7)
- Fourth quarter
- (13:26) MTST - Julius Davis 1-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 49-7)
|
Statistics |
SAC |
MTST
|
First downs |
15 |
24
|
Total yards |
255 |
604
|
Rushing yards |
119 |
508
|
Passing yards |
136 |
96
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
13-30-1 |
8-13-0
|
Time of possession |
26:35 |
33:25
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Sacramento State |
Passing |
Carson Conklin |
12/27, 138 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Curron Borders |
5 carries, 57 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Danny Scudero |
7 receptions, 70 yards
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
7/10, 89 yards
|
Rushing |
Adam Jones |
5 carries, 159 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Ty McCullouch |
1 reception, 32 yards
|
at No. 4 UC Davis
Game Eleven – No. 2 Montana State Bobcats (10–0) at No. 4 UC Davis Aggies (9–1) – Game summary
at UC Davis Health Stadium • Davis, CA
- Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (8:11) UCD - Ian Simpson 1-yard pass from Miles Hastings (Winston Williams run for 2-point conversion) (UC Davis 8-0)
- (5:24) MTST - Rohan Jones 53-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (UC Davis 8-7)
- Second quarter
- (14:19) MTST - Ty McCullouch 17-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-8)
- (12:43) MTST - Taco Dowler 79-yard punt return (PAT blocked) (Montana State 20-8)
- (2:00) MTST - Myles Sansted 42-yard field goal (Montana State 23-8)
- Third quarter
- (10:22) MTST - Julius Davis 7-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 30-8)
- Fourth quarter
- (6:21) UCD - Lan Larison 1-yard run (Hunter Ridley kick) (Montana State 30-15)
- (1:45) UCD - Samuel Gbatu Jr. 4-yard pass from Miles Hastings (Hunter Ridley kick) (Montana State 30-22)
- (0:34) UCD - Chaz Davis 11-yard pass from Miles Hastings (2-point conversion failed) (Montana State 30-28)
|
Statistics |
MTST |
UCD
|
First downs |
16 |
21
|
Total yards |
333 |
416
|
Rushing yards |
159 |
92
|
Passing yards |
174 |
324
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-25-0 |
23-34-1
|
Time of possession |
33:17 |
26:43
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
18/25, 174 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Julius Davis |
13 carries, 91 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Rohan Jones |
3 receptions, 58 yards, TD
|
UC Davis |
Passing |
Miles Hastings |
22/33, 320 yards, 3 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Lan Larison |
23 carries, 112 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Chaz Davis |
4 receptions, 128 yards, TD
|
vs. No. 9 Montana (rivalry)
Game Twelve – No. 9 Montana Grizzlies (8–3) vs No. 2 Montana State Bobcats (11–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
- Game time: 12:00 PM MST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- Game attendance: 22,057
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Ben Creighton, Marty Mornhinweg, Ty Gregorak, Kyle Hansen, Grace Lawrence
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (6:01) MTST - Tommy Mellott 5-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 7-0)
- Second quarter
- (13:08) MONT - Ty Morrison 47-yard field goal (Montana State 7-3)
- (10:16) MTST - Rohan Jones 35-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 14-3)
- (1:40) MTST - Myles Sansted 27-yard field goal (Montana State 17-3)
- (0:00) MTST - Myles Sansted 49-yard field goal (Montana State 20-3)
- Third quarter
- (1:55) MTST - Adam Jones 3-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 27-3)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:02) MONT - Eli Gillman 1-yard run (Logan Fife pass to Sawyer Racanelli for 2-point conversion) (Montana State 27-11)
- (4:49) MTST - Adam Jones 2-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Montana State 34-11)
|
Statistics |
MONT |
MTST
|
First downs |
13 |
20
|
Total yards |
234 |
420
|
Rushing yards |
117 |
326
|
Passing yards |
117 |
94
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-35-0 |
6-12-0
|
Time of possession |
25:07 |
34:53
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Montana |
Passing |
Logan Fife |
18/34, 117 yards
|
Rushing |
Eli Gillman |
10 carries, 35 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Keelan White |
5 receptions, 54 yards
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
6/12, 94 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Adam Jones |
25 carries, 197 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Rohan Jones |
2 receptions, 41 yards, TD
|
vs. No. 23 UT Martin (NCAA Division I Playoff–Second Round)
NCAA Division I Playoff–Second Round – No. 23 UT Martin Skyhawks (9–4) at No. 1 Montana State (12–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday December 7, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
- Game attendance: 17,017
- Referee: Jason Perkins
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (12:24) MTST – Hunter Provience 24 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:36; MTST 7–0)
- (4:22) MTST – Taco Dowler 12 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 0:58; MTST 14–0)
- Second quarter
- (12:09) MTST – Ty McCullouch 6 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 5:47; MTST 21–0)
- (5:37) UTM – Jaren Van Winkle 37 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 56 yards, 6:32; MTST 21–3)
- (2:02) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 78 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 0:54; MTST 21–10)
- (1:10) MTST – Ty McCullouch 39 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 0:52; MTST 28–10)
- Third quarter
- (11:05) MTST – Scottre Humphrey 36 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:46; MTST 35–10)
- (6:50) MTST – Taco Dowler 29 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 5 plays, 87 yards, 2:52; MTST 42–10)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:27) MTST – Adam Jones 30 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:26; MTST 49–10)
- (3:29) UTM – Trevonte Rucker 4 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:58; MTST 49–17)
|
Statistics |
UTM |
MTST
|
First downs |
11 |
22
|
Total yards |
264 |
501
|
Rushing yards |
92 |
201
|
Passing yards |
172 |
300
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16–31–0 |
22–26–0
|
Time of possession |
30:37 |
29:23
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
UT Martin |
Passing |
Kinkead Dent |
15/29, 167 yds, 3 TD
|
Rushing |
Patrick Smith |
12 carries, 32 yards
|
Receiving |
Trevonte Rucker |
6 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TD
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
22/25, 300 yds, 4 TD
|
Rushing |
Scottre Humphrey |
11 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
|
Receiving |
Ryan Lonergan |
3 receptions, 90 yards
|
vs. No. 7 Idaho (NCAA Division I Playoff–Quarterfinal)
NCAA Division I Playoff–Quarterfinal – No. 7 Idaho Vandals (10–3) at No. 1 Montana State (13–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Friday December 13, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (10:07) MTST – Ryan Schlepp 3 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:53; MTST 7–0)
- (2:22) IDHO – Jordan Dwyer 55 yard pass from Jack Layne, Cameron Pope kick (Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:08; Tied 7–7)
- Second quarter
- (11:19) MTST – Myles Sansted 48 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 46 yards, 6:03; MTST 10–7)
- (8:22) IDHO – Cameron Pope 32 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:57; Tied 10–10)
- (3:47) MTST – Tommy Mellott 8 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:35; MTST 17–10)
- (1:15) MTST – Adam Jones 2 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:49; MTST 24–10)
- (0:08) MTST – Adam Jones 1 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 0:27; MTST 31–10)
- Third quarter
- (9:41) MTST – Adam Jones 9 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 5:07; MTST 38–10)
- (0:59) MTST – Taco Dowler 5 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 6:23; MTST 45–10)
- Fourth quarter
- (14:04) MTST – Adam Jones 2 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:12; MTST 52–10)
- (12:31) IDHO – Jordan Dwyer 25 yard pass from Jack Layne, 2-point conversion failed (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:33; MTST 52–16)
- (3:55) IDHO – Cameron Pope 43 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 5:45; MTST 52–19)
|
Statistics |
IDHO |
MTST
|
First downs |
17 |
20
|
Total yards |
407 |
457
|
Rushing yards |
143 |
283
|
Passing yards |
264 |
174
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
23-36-1 |
12-19-1
|
Time of possession |
21:09 |
38:51
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Idaho |
Passing |
Jack Layne |
20/30, 239 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Deshaun Buchanan |
10 carries, 95 yards
|
Receiving |
Jordan Dwyer |
11 receptions, 189 yards, 2 TD
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
12/18, 174 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Tommy Mellott |
14 carries, 131 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Adam Jones |
3 receptions, 66 yards
|
vs. No. 4 South Dakota (NCAA Division I Playoff–Semifinal)
NCAA Division I Playoff–Semifinal
No. 4 South Dakota Coyotes (11–2) at No. 1 Montana State (14–0) – Game summary
at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT
- Date: Saturday December 21, 2024
- Game time: 1:30 p.m.
- Game attendance: 20,557
- TV: ABC
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (11:56) MTST – Taco Dowler 34 yard pass from Tommy Mellott, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:04; MTST 7–0)
- (8:52) SDAK – Travis Theis 55 yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 5 plays, 89 yards, 3:04; Tied 7–7)
- (1:04) MTST – Tommy Mellott 5 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 2:46; MTST 14–7)
- Second quarter
- (14:51) SDAK – Charles Pierre Jr. 45 yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13; Tied 14–14)
- (8:24) MTST – Scottre Humphrey 1 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 6:27; MTST 21–14)
- (0:08) MTST – Myles Sansted 28 yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 64 yards, 5:03; MTST 24–14)
- Third quarter
- (10:30) MTST – Tommy Mellott 41 yard run, Myles Sansted kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:51; MTST 31–14)
- (2:55) SDAK – Will Leyland 46 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:11; MTST 31–17)
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
SDAK |
MTST
|
First downs |
16 |
20
|
Total yards |
371 |
356
|
Rushing yards |
135 |
222
|
Passing yards |
236 |
134
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
20-29-0 |
8-17-0
|
Time of possession |
27:56 |
32:04
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
South Dakota |
Passing |
Aidan Bouman |
20/29, 236 yards
|
Rushing |
Travis Theis |
14 carries, 110 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Travis Theis |
7 receptions, 80 yards
|
Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
8/17, 134 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Tommy Mellott |
17 carries, 125 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Taco Dowler |
4 receptions, 94 yards, TD
|
vs. No. 3 North Dakota State (NCAA Division I National Championship)
2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game
No. 3 North Dakota State Bison (13–2) vs No. 1 Montana State Bobcats (15–0)
at Toyota Stadium • Frisco, Texas
- Date: January 6, 2025
- Game time: 5:00 p.m. MST
- Game attendance: 18,005
- Referee: Matt Overton
- TV announcers (ESPN, ESPN+): Dave Flemming (Play-by-Play), Brock Osweiler (color), Stormy Buonantony (sideline reporter)
- Box score
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (7:55) NDSU – Cam Miller 2-yard run (Griffin Crosa kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:05; North Dakota State 7–0)
- (1:51) NDSU – Cam Miller 64-yard run (Griffin Crosa kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 92 yards, 3:05; North Dakota State 14–0)
- Second quarter
- (5:38) MTST – Myles Sansted 32-yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 61 yards, 11:13; North Dakota State 14–3)
- (0:12) NDSU – Bryce Lance 1-yard pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 0:47; North Dakota State 21–3)
- Third quarter
- (8:09) MTST – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:44; North Dakota State 21–10)
- (4:03) MTST – Rohan Jones 5-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (2-point conversion pass) (Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:57; North Dakota State 21–18)
- Fourth quarter
- (14:18) NDSU – Joe Stoffel 1-yard pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:45; North Dakota State 28–18)
- (11:25) MTST – Tommy Mellott 44-yard run (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:53; North Dakota State 28–25)
- (2:41) NDSU – CharMar Brown 3-yard run (Griffin Crosa kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 5:06; North Dakota State 35–25)
- (1:09) MTST – Taco Dowler 19-yard pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 1:26; North Dakota State 35–32)
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Statistics |
NDSU |
MTST
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First downs |
18 |
19
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Total yards |
401 |
393
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Rushing yards |
202 |
198
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Passing yards |
199 |
195
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
19–23–0 |
13–24–0
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Time of possession |
27:53 |
31:01
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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North Dakota State |
Passing |
Cam Miller |
19/22, 199 yards, 2 TD
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Rushing |
Cam Miller |
18 carries, 121 yards, 2 TD
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Receiving |
Bryce Lance |
9 receptions, 107 yards, TD
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Montana State |
Passing |
Tommy Mellott |
13/24, 195 yards, 2 TD
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Rushing |
Tommy Mellott |
14 carries, 135 yards, TD
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Receiving |
Ryan Lonergan |
1 reception, 53 yards
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References
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Venues | |
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Bowls & rivalries | |
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Culture & lore |
- Spirit of the West Marching Band
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People | |
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Seasons | |
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National championship seasons in bold |
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College Division / Division II | |
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I-AA/FCS |
- Northern Arizona (1978)
- Montana State (1979)
- Boise State (1980)
- Idaho State (1981)
- Montana, Idaho, & Montana State (1982)
- Nevada (1983)
- Montana State (1984)
- Idaho (1985)
- Nevada (1986)
- Idaho (1987)
- Idaho (1988)
- Idaho (1989)
- Nevada (1990)
- Nevada (1991)
- Idaho & Eastern Washington (1992)
- Montana (1993)
- Boise State (1994)
- Montana (1995)
- Montana (1996)
- Eastern Washington (1997)
- Montana (1998)
- Montana (1999)
- Montana (2000)
- Montana (2001)
- Montana, Montana State, & Idaho State (2002)
- Montana State, Montana, & Northern Arizona (2003)
- Montana & Eastern Washington (2004)
- Eastern Washington, Montana State, & Montana (2005)
- Montana (2006)
- Montana (2007)
- Weber State & Montana (2008)
- Montana (2009)
- Montana State & Eastern Washington (2010)
- Montana State & Montana (2011)
- Eastern Washington, Montana State, & Cal Poly (2012)
- Eastern Washington (2013)
- Eastern Washington (2014)
- Southern Utah (2015)
- Eastern Washington & North Dakota (2016)
- Southern Utah & Weber State (2017)
- Eastern Washington, UC Davis, & Weber State (2018)
- Sacramento State & Weber State (2019)
- Weber State (2020)
- Sacramento State (2021)
- Montana State & Sacramento State (2022)
- Montana (2023)
- (2024)
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National championships in bold |