Overview
- No. 2 Montana State edged Yale 21-13 as the Bobcats turned multiple interceptions into points, highlighted by a Caden Dowler pick and Adam Jones’ 107 rushing yards with a 33-yard touchdown.
- No. 3 Montana overwhelmed South Dakota State 50-29 behind Keali'i Ah Yat’s 360 passing yards and four touchdowns, with Eli Gillman adding 135 rushing yards and two scores.
- The quarterfinals are set with Montana State hosting Stephen F. Austin and Montana welcoming No. 11 South Dakota to Washington–Grizzly Stadium.
- Yale’s first modern postseason run ended in Bozeman despite Josh Pitsenberger’s late touchdown, capping his season at 1,573 rushing yards and 19 scores.
- After Montana State’s win, running back Julius Davis had a brief on-field confrontation with coach Brent Vigen and later issued a public apology on social media.