Justin Lamson finds a home at FCS champion Montana State after making stops at Syracuse and Stanford
Justin Lamson, a quarterback from Mississippi, has found success at Montana State after transferring from Syracuse and Stanford. Once a reserve player at both Syracuse and Stanford, Lamson joined the Montana State Bobcats in 2024. Despite never playing a down at Syracuse, Lamson excelled at Stanford, rushing for eight touchdowns and establishing a program record for single-season touchdowns.
In 2025, he led Montana State to its first FCS title since 1984, completing 71.6% of his passes for 3,172 yards, with 26 touchdowns and only three interceptions. He also ran for 734 yards and 16 touchdowns, tallying two scores in the championship game against Illinois State. Lamson's success at Montana State is a testament to his determination and comfort within the program, as he highlighted his desire to trust his coaches Brent Vigen and Bobcats offensive coordinator Pete Sterbick.
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