Lamson and White lead Montana State over Northern Colorado 31-21

Quarterback Justin Lamson ran for two touchdowns and Jared White rushed for over 100 yards with a score as Montana State defeated Northern Colorado 31-21 in a Big Sky Conference game on Saturday night. The Bobcats, currently ranked second in the Stats Perform poll, maintained their one-game lead atop the conference standings by winning their fifth straight game.

Quarterback Justin Lamson scored a crucial 16-yard touchdown run just before halftime, extending Montana State's lead to 14-7. Lamson then added a 17-yard touchdown run, solidifying the Bobcats' 24-14 advantage with 11:25 remaining in the game. White contributed significantly with 112 yards on 12 carries, including a 28-yard touchdown run with just 4:05 left on the clock.

Montana State's defensive performance was supported by a strong effort from Adam Jones, who had 17 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. Northern Colorado's quarterback Brayten Silbor completed 22 of 32 passes for 242 yards and scored a 68-yard touchdown pass to Trey Olsen in the first quarter. The Bison also managed 20 yards and a touchdown to Evan Morris with 36 seconds remaining in the game, with Olsen and Morris each recording five receptions and accumulating 157 yards receiving.

The game's schedule was delayed by five hours due to travel disruptions caused by a nationwide FAA air traffic ground stop following Friday's nationwide air traffic ground stop. Montana State will face off against host Montana in the 125th edition of the Brawl of the Wild on Saturday, aiming to continue their winning streak. Northern Colorado will travel to face Northern Arizona on Saturday.