Montana Grizzlies at Montana State Bobcats
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Jones, Mellott help Montana State run over Montana 34-11
The Bobcats (12-0, 8-0 Big Sky Conference) wrapped up the 123rd meeting in this rivalry with 420 yards, 326 on the ground.
Montana State capped its first unbeaten season and can match the school record for consecutive wins with a playoff win in two weeks. The Bobcats, ranked second in the FCS coaches poll, should be the top seed in the playoffs after top-ranked North Dakota State lost its finale to fifth-ranked South Dakota.
Montana (8-4, 5-3), ranked 10th, is expected to add to its record 27 FCS playoff appearances but will not have a first-round bye in the 24-team bracket.
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott was 6-of-12 passing for 94 yards with a touchdown in poor conditions and added 50 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He has helped the Bobcats score at least 30 points in every game this season
Mellott had a 5-yard touchdown run on MSU's first possession and Mellott found Jones for a 35-yard touchdown early in the second quarter for a 14-3 lead. Myles Sansted had two field goals in the final two minutes, including a 49-yarder as time expired for a 20-3 halftime lead.
Jones dominated the second half and scored two short touchdowns.
Eli Gillman scored on a 1-yard run for Montana's touchdown between the Jones' touchdowns. The Grizzlies had just 234 yards and went 2 of 12 on third down.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Grizzlies at Bobcats 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:01 | Tommy Mellott 5 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 13:08 | Ty Morrison 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:16 | Rohan Jones 35 Yd pass from Tommy Mellott (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:40 | Myles Sansted 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Myles Sansted 49 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:55 | Adam Jones 3 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:02 | Eli Gillman 1 Yd Run (Logan Fife Pass to Sawyer Racanelli for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:49 | Adam Jones 2 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
Statistics
 MONT |
 MTST |
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 2-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 234 | Total Yards | 420 |
| 117 | Passing | 94 |
| 18/35 | Comp/Att | 6/12 |
| 3.3 | Yards per pass | 7.8 |
| 117 | Rushing | 326 |
| 23 | Rushing Attempts | 52 |
| 5.1 | Yards per rush | 6.3 |
| 7-60 | Penalties | 2-15 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 25:07 | Possession | 34:53 |
Game Information
Location: Bozeman, MT
Attendance: 22,057 · Capacity:
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