Montana State routs Utah Tech 54-0
Montana State dominated Utah Tech with a 54-0 victory in their season and Big Sky Conference opener on Saturday night. Quarterback Justin Lamson was the star of the game, throwing for 260 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a touchdown. Dane Steel led the Bobcats' receiving corps with eight catches for 174 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown.
The Bobcats opened the scoring in the second quarter with a blocked punt returned 16 yards for a touchdown by Colter Petre, extending their lead to 17-0. Montana State finished the first half with a 26-0 lead. In the third quarter, Lamson connected with Rylan Schlepp for a 3-yard touchdown pass and also ran for a 6-yard touchdown, making the score 40-0.
The Bobcats sealed the game early in the fourth quarter with a 28-yard pick-6 by Brendon Ross. This victory marked the Bobcats' first annual payment for a one-year subscription and their 17th consecutive conference win.
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