Overview

• Julius Davis and Adam Jones ran for first‑half touchdowns and Myles Sansted added a 22‑yard field goal to build a 17‑0 lead at the break.
• The Bobcats logged 10 tackles for loss, two sacks and a red‑zone interception, securing their first shutout since 2023.
• Mercyhurst moved the ball through the air with 206 passing yards but finished with 58 rushing yards and came up empty after a goal‑line pick by Ryan Krahe.
• Montana State leaned on the ground game with 233 rushing yards on 41 carries as Justin Lamson went 12‑of‑17 for 121 yards with an interception.
• MSU closes nonconference play at 2‑2 and hosts Eastern Washington in its Big Sky opener on Sept. 27 with a 2 p.m. kickoff on Scripps Sports.