Montana State Shuts Out Utah Tech 54-0 to Open Title Defense

A dominant showing across offense, defense and special teams extended the Bobcats' winning streaks and set an early tone for their season.

Overview

Montana State beat Utah Tech 54-0 in the season and Big Sky opener, with quarterback Justin Lamson throwing for 260 yards and accounting for three touchdowns.
Receiver Dane Steel had eight catches for 174 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown that sparked the Bobcats' early offensive surge.
A blocked punt by Colter Petre that Xavier Ahrens returned for a touchdown and a 28-yard interception return by Brendon Ross highlighted game-changing special teams and defensive plays.
MSU's defense shut out the Trailblazers and limited them to 227 total yards and 12 first downs while Taco Dowler set the Big Sky career punt-return yardage record.
The result extended Montana State's program and conference winning streaks, nudged coach Brent Vigen closer to the school wins record, and sends the Bobcats into a home game with Butler as Utah Tech prepares to face No. 14 BYU.