{
  "id": 7072071,
  "title": "FCS champion Montana State wins 17th straight game, knocking off Nevada 20-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/fcs-champion-montana-state-wins-17th-straight-game-knocking-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:30:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fcs-champion-montana-state-wins-063033941.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montana State's FCS program extended its record-breaking 17-game winning streak with a 20-7 victory over Nevada on Saturday night. Quarterback Justin Lamson contributed both a touchdown pass and 179 passing yards, while running back Adam Jones added 86 yards on 25 carries. Montana State, currently ranked second in the FCS Stats Perform poll, leads the nation with the second-longest winning streak in Division I, only trailing Indiana's 18-game mark. The Bobcats dominated the first half, with Lamson's 24-yard touchdown to Dane Steel setting the tone, followed by Myles Sansted's 45-yard field goal and Jones' 6-yard touchdown run, making it 17-0 at halftime. Nevada made two deep drives, but both stalled with interceptions by Luke Duncan. The Wolf Pack's final two drives concluded with an interception and a fumble. In the second half, AJ Bianco stepped in for Duncan and connected with Marshaun Brown on a 28-yard touchdown pass, extending Montana State's lead. Sansted sealed the win with a 29-yard field goal with just 1:10 left on the clock. Montana State's next game will be against Central Connecticut, while Nevada will face Middle Tennessee.",
  "summary": "Justin Lamson threw a touchdown pass and Adam Jones ran for another in the first half for Montana State, and the Bobcats beat Nevada 20-7 on Saturday night to extend their program-best winning streak to 17 games. Defending FCS champion Montana State (3-0), top ranked in the FCS Stats Perform poll, has the the second-longest winning streak in Division I, behind Indiana’s 18. Lamson threw a 24-yard…",
  "key_points": [
    "Montana State extends 17-game winning streak to 17 with 20-7 win over Nevada",
    "Quarterback Justin Lamson throws TD pass, 179 passing yards",
    "Running back Adam Jones adds 86 yards on 25 carries"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Montana State's prolonged winning streak cements its status as a dominant FCS force, underlining its credentials as a top contender in Division I, and puts pressure on other top teams to match its form.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "FCS-member Montana State wins 17th straight game, knocks off Nevada 17-7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/fcs-member-montana-state-wins-17th-straight-game-knocks-off-nevada-17",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:34:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}