FINAL SCORE
South Dakota
11-3 (7-1)
17
Montana St.
15-0 (8-0)
31
2024 FCS Football Championship Semifinals


December 21, 2024 • Bobcat Stadium (Bozeman, Montana)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana
South Dakota (11-3; 7-1) vs. Montana St. (15-0; 8-0)
Date: 12/21/2024 • Site: Bozeman, Montana • Stadium: Bobcat Stadium
Kickoff time: 12:36 PM PST • End of Game: 03:34 PM PST • Total elapsed time: 02:58
Attendance: 20557
Temperature: 49 • Wind: 2 northWest • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
South Dakota773017
Montana St.14107031

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:56MSU - T.Dowler 34 yd TD PASS from T.Mellott (PAT KICK by M.Sansted GOOD) , 6-65 3:040-7
1st08:52USD - T.Theis 55 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 5-89 2:597-7
1st01:04MSU - T.Mellott 5 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Sansted GOOD) , 6-47 2:467-14
2nd14:51USD - C.Pierre Jr. 45 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 3-75 1:1314-14
2nd08:24MSU - S.Humphrey 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Sansted GOOD) , 12-74 6:2714-21
2nd00:08MSU - M.Sansted 28 yd FG , 15-64 5:0314-24
3rd10:30MSU - T.Mellott 41 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Sansted GOOD) , 5-80 2:5114-31
3rd02:55USD - W.Leyland 46 yd FG , 6-20 2:1117-31
Officials
Referee: James Brookhart
Umpire: Kelvin Woodburn
Head Linesman: Elgie Hill
Line judge: Sean Massingill
Field judge: John Teague
Back judge: William Majors
Side judge: Kevin Montz
Center judge: Martin Schmidt

Team Statistics
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

USDMSU
FIRST DOWNS1620
Rushing611
Passing107
Penalty02
NET YARDS RUSHING135222
Rushing Attempts2450
Average Per Rush5.64.4
Rushing Touchdowns23
Yards Gained Rushing168246
Yards Lost Rushing3324
NET YARDS PASSING236134
Completions-Attempts-Int20-29-08-17-0
Average Per Attempt8.17.9
Average Per Completion11.816.8
Passing Touchdowns01
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS371356
Total Offensive plays5367
Average Gain Per Play75.3
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-10-0
Penalties: Number-Yards5-212-5
PUNTS-YARDS4-1805-270
Average Yards Per Punt45.054.0
Net Yards Per Punt35.348.2
Inside 2000
50+ Yards14
Touchbacks11
Fair catch12
KICKOFFS-YARDS4-2486-390
Average Yards Per Kickoff6265
Net Yards Per Kickoff59.358
Touchbacks15
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD2-9-02-19-0
Average Per Return4.59.5
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD1-11-02-42-0
Average Per Return1121
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-01-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time27:5632:04
1st Quarter6:028:58
2nd Quarter3:3011:30
3rd Quarter9:345:26
4th Quarter8:506:10
Third-Down Conversions3 of 107 of 15
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 20 of 0
Red Zone Scores-Chances0 of 23 of 3
Touchdowns02
Field Goals0 of 01 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards1-152-16
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards4.0-212.0-16
Forced Three-And-Outs32
Total TDs24
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks2-24-4
Field Goals1-11-1
Points off turnovers00

Individual Statistics
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

South Dakota Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Theis1411001101557.9
C.Pierre Jr.45705714514.3
K.Jones-Logan1101011
A.Bouman2016-1600-8
TEAM3017-1700-5.7
Totals24168331352555.6

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Mellott17140151252417.4
A.Jones18715660133.7
S.Humphrey1135035183.2
TEAM302-200-0.7
T.McCullouch102-200-2
Totals50246242223414.4
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
A.Bouman20-29-02360242
Totals20-29-02360242
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
T.Mellott8-17-01341341
Totals8-17-01341341
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
T.Theis780024777
J.Galbreath668023817
C.Bell353024628
Q.Adams11501517
J.Martens18082-2
L.Phillips Jr.170712
C.Pierre Jr.1505310
J.Phelps000010
Totals2023602429139
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
T.Dowler494134610
T.McCullouch32701345
L.Alexander11301330
TEAM000000
R.Jones000010
A.Jones000010
R.Lonergan000010
Totals81341341615
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
T.Ebel418045.05601
Totals418045.05601
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
B.Hall527054.06101
Totals527054.06101
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
K.Jones-Logan00011111000
C.Bell295000000
Totals29511111000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
T.Dowler21911000000
U.Latin-Henley00024226000
Totals2191124226000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
W.Leyland3rd02:5546GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
M.Sansted2nd00:0828GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
Z.Mata42486211
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
B.Hall63906550
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
T.Theis11080000190
J.Galbreath06800068
C.Pierre Jr.57500062
C.Bell05309062
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
T.Mellott1250000125
T.Dowler0940190113
A.Jones66000066
U.Latin-Henley00420042
FumblesNo.Lost
GALBREATH,J11
FumblesNo.Lost

South Dakota Quarterback Progression
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana


Bouman, Aidan
20 - 2969%236 yds0TD0INT137.3RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1161st2nd and 9 on USD12 (Q1 11:51) C.Bell
+2-2151st2nd and 8 on USD30 (Q1 11:51) Q.Adams2
2-33rd and 9 on USD21 (Q1 05:44) J.Phelps
+3-4121st1st and 10 on USD25 (Q1 01:04) T.Theis
+4-5181st1st and 10 on USD37 (Q1 01:04) J.Galbreath2
+5-691st2nd and 4 on USD31 (Q2 08:24) J.Galbreath3
+6-762nd and 22 on USD28 (Q2 08:24) T.Theis4
6-83rd and 16 on USD34 (Q2 08:24) C.Pierre Jr.
+7-962nd and 9 on USD26 (Q3 15:00) T.Theis
7-103rd and 3 on USD32 (Q3 15:00) C.Bell
+8-11131st1st and 10 on USD41 (Q3 10:30) C.Bell
8-121st and 10 on MSU46 (Q3 10:30) C.Pierre Jr.
8-132nd and 10 on MSU46 (Q3 10:30) J.Galbreath-2
8-141st and 10 on MSU48 (Q3 05:06) J.Galbreath-3
+9-15241st2nd and 10 on MSU48 (Q3 05:06) C.Bell
9-161st and 15 on MSU29 (Q3 05:06) C.Bell
+10-17103rd and 24 on MSU38 (Q3 05:06) T.Theis
+11-1871st and 10 on USD33 (Q3 01:56) L.Phillips Jr.2
+12-19231st1st and 10 on MSU49 (Q4 15:00) J.Galbreath3
+13-2061st and 10 on MSU26 (Q4 15:00) J.Galbreath4
+14-2143rd and 17 on MSU18 (Q4 15:00) T.Theis5
+15-22124th and 13 on MSU14 (Q4 15:00) J.Galbreath6
+16-2381st and 10 on USD30 (Q4 04:46) J.Martens7
+17-24181st2nd and 2 on USD38 (Q4 04:46) T.Theis8
+18-25241st1st and 10 on MSU44 (Q4 04:46) T.Theis9
18-261st and 10 on MSU20 (Q4 04:46) J.Martens
+19-2752nd and 10 on MSU20 (Q4 04:46) C.Pierre Jr.
19-284th and 10 on MSU20 (Q4 04:46) C.Bell
+20-2901st and 10 on USD24 (Q4 01:49) J.Galbreath

Sacked 2 times for 16 yards lost
LostContext
-71st and 10 on USD40 (Q2 08:24)
-92nd and 15 on MSU29 (Q3 05:06)



Montana St. Quarterback Progression
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana


Mellott, Tommy
8 - 1747%134 yds1TD0INT132.7RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1201st1st and 10 on MSU35 (Q1 15:00) T.Dowler
+2-234TD2nd and 9 on USD34 (Q1 15:00) T.Dowler2
2-32nd and 12 on MSU35 (Q1 08:52) T.Dowler
+3-481st2nd and 5 on USD42 (Q1 03:50) T.McCullouch
+4-5281st2nd and 9 on USD33 (Q1 03:50) T.Dowler2
4-61st and 5 on USD5 (Q1 03:50) R.Lonergan
+5-7131st2nd and 4 on MSU32 (Q2 14:51) L.Alexander
+6-862nd and 7 on MSU48 (Q2 14:51) T.McCullouch2
6-91st and 10 on USD42 (Q2 14:51) R.Jones
+7-10131st2nd and 6 on MSU29 (Q2 05:11) T.McCullouch
7-111st and 10 on MSU42 (Q2 05:11) A.Jones
+8-12121st1st and 10 on USD47 (Q2 05:11) T.Dowler
8-132nd and 2 on USD27 (Q2 02:00) T.McCullouch
8-141st and 10 on USD13 (Q2 00:26) T.Dowler-2
8-153rd and 8 on USD11 (Q2 00:15) L.Alexander-3
8-162nd and 8 on MSU18 (Q3 02:55) L.Alexander-4
8-173rd and 8 on MSU18 (Q3 02:55) -5

Sacked 1 time for 15 yards lost
LostContext
-153rd and 8 on MSU22 (Q3 06:42)




Defensive Statistics
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana
#South DakotaSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
2D.Shorter6280.0-00.0-000-00-000
6J.Ganues4150.0-00.0-000-00-010
21M.Reid4150.0-00.5-200-00-000
49W.Abrams5050.0-00.0-000-00-000
54N.Gaes4151.0-151.0-1500-00-001
90M.Grace2350.0-00.5-200-00-010
0N.Ewell2240.0-00.0-000-00-000
61B.Holden3140.0-01.0-200-00-000
33G.Hardman2130.0-00.0-000-00-000
52M.Newsom1230.0-00.0-000-00-000
10G.Bryant III2020.0-01.0-200-00-000
3T.McKelvey1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
9T.White1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
50C.Dixon1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
53D.Viscum1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
1R.Tillmon0000.0-00.0-000-00-001
Totals3914531-154.0-2100-00-022

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Montana St.SoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
2D.Polidore5270.0-00.0-000-00-000
43M.O'Reilly3470.0-00.0-000-00-000
96P.Brott1560.0-00.0-000-00-000
97A.Eckert2350.0-00.0-000-00-000
7T.Gray1340.0-00.0-000-00-000
26R.Ortt2240.0-00.0-000-00-010
4J.Johnson1230.0-00.0-000-00-010
6M.Jackson1230.0-00.0-000-00-000
11K.Eiden IV2131.0-71.0-700-00-000
10B.Grebe2020.0-00.0-000-00-000
9S.Woodard0110.0-00.0-000-00-010
12J.McMillan1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
19N.Daily1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
24C.Petre0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
34C.Taylor1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
36Z.Crews1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
41B.Grebe1011.0-91.0-901-00-000
Totals2526512-162.0-1601-00-030

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

Starters
South Dakota

Pos##OFFENSE
QB2A.Bouman
RB5T.Theis
WR8J.Phelps
WR14C.Bell
TE46H.Erickson
OL55B.Henderson
OL59A.Hawkins
OL71J.Cotton
OL73J.Larsen
OL76J.Lombard
TE82J.Galbreath
Pos##DEFENSE
LB0N.Ewell
DB2D.Shorter
DB3T.McKelvey
DB4S.Barros
DB6J.Ganues
LB10G.Bryant III
DB21M.Reid
DL52M.Newsom
DL54N.Gaes
DL61B.Holden
DL90M.Grace
Montana St.

Pos##OFFENSE
WR2L.Alexander
QB4T.Mellott
WR6T.McCullouch
WR14T.Dowler
RB22S.Humphrey
OC56C.Sain
OG64B.Mastel
OT66T.Fleischmann
OT72C.Moore
OG76M.Wehr
TE87R.Lonergan
Pos##DEFENSE
CB1A.Powdrell
S2D.Polidore
S6M.Jackson
CB9S.Woodard
DE11K.Eiden IV
LB19N.Daily
S26R.Ortt
DE41B.Grebe
LB43M.O'Reilly
DT96P.Brott
DT97A.Eckert
Substitutions
South Dakota:
1 T.Michaud; 1 R.Tillmon; 3 C.Pierre Jr.; 4 Q.Adams; 6 L.Fenner; 7 K.Jones-Logan; 8 N.Dickel; 9 T.White; 10 A.Coons; 13 M.Walsh; 15 W.Leyland; 15 J.Martens; 16 K.Turner; 20 C.Denker; 24 L.Phillips Jr.; 26 M.Munn; 32 T.Ebel; 33 G.Hardman; 34 J.Clark; 39 Z.Mata; 41 J.Bunce; 49 W.Abrams; 50 C.Dixon; 53 D.Viscum; 64 B.Kohls; 68 S.Kohls; 83 J.Miller; 85 T.Boze; 89 Z.Witte; 93 W.Dunn; 95 C.Hooper;
Montana St.:
4 J.Johnson; 7 T.Gray; 8 R.Jones; 9 R.King; 10 B.Grebe; 11 E.Elliott; 12 J.McMillan; 17 T.Uluilakepa; 23 A.Jones; 24 C.Petre; 25 J.Trimble; 31 U.Latin-Henley; 34 C.Taylor; 35 D.Steel; 36 Z.Crews; 39 M.Sansted; 45 H.Parsons; 49 Z.Waible; 50 Z.Black; 55 J.Reed; 58 D.Solano; 65 J.Perkins; 85 A.Garrigan; 88 R.Schlepp; 90 H.Sharbano; 93 B.Hall;
Did Not Play
South Dakota:
0 Jacobs, Andre; 5 Reaves, Dominic; 7 Lowery, Marqui; 9 Mayfield, Nick; 11 Rosetta, Austin; 11 Streeter, Jamal; 12 Synek, Jarrett; 12 McKenzie, Caleb; 13 Cremascoli, Nevan; 14 Sechser, Dawson; 16 Bush, Beau; 17 Bounting, Troy; 18 Blackwood, Datwan; 22 Coon, Garrett; 23 Thomas, Curtis; 25 Stewart, RJ; 27 Williams, Jahiem; 28 Moore Jr., QJ; 30 DeJean, Beckett; 31 Owens, Mackenson; 34 Ellens, Julius; 35 Green, Tyler; 35 Holloway, Sam; 36 Hodge, Dreavin; 37 Heier, Crew; 38 Adams, Lincoln; 42 Rus, Reed; 43 Bell, Eric; 44 Hill, Lenard; 45 Hamilton, Ford; 47 Parks, Sam; 48 Wilsey, Ian; 51 Ryan, Beau; 56 Rons, Jack; 57 Larsen, Josh; 58 McGannon, Bradley; 60 Brands, JT; 62 Weatherby, Kaden; 65 Ellingson, Caden; 67 Crispe, Brendon; 70 Lange, Caleb; 72 Chapman, Grant; 75 Arop, Jacob; 77 Hawker, Sam; 78 Poncius, Gerrit; 79 Birge, Dylan; 81 Cowgill, Mason; 84 Williams, George; 86 Meckna, Tommy; 87 Frey, Caden; 88 Cheeseman, Jake; 91 Adams, Evan; 94 Egbuziem, Okey; 96 Hagy, Jack; 97 Sager, AuVon; 98 Lohaus, Tayeton; 99 Simmons Jr., Marcus;
Montana St.:
0 Stillwell, Blake; 1 Johnson, Marqui; 3 White, Jared; 3 Boyd, Kory; 5 Dowler, Caden; 5 King, Javonte; 10 Woods, Jabez; 12 Reed, Jordan; 12 Bowles, Ryan; 13 Harmon, Jackson; 13 Wilson, Chance; 15 Duchien, Patrick; 16 Dodson-Green, Zachary; 16 Ross, Brendan; 18 Walchli, Garrett; 19 Carter, Tom; 20 Pottenger, Tyson; 20 Christiansen, Kee; 22 Carr, Takhari; 23 Johnson, Seth; 8 Williams, Carson; 27 Steel, Brock; 28 Coon, Colson; 29 Dolan, J.J.; 30 Uliulakepa, Danny; 32 Davis, Julius; 33 Dethman, Mason; 35 Nansel, Ryan; 37 Woodberry, Josh; 38 Kautzman, Casey; 40 Bullock, Cole; 42 Krahe, Ryan; 44 Vigen, Jake; 46 Fredericksen, Logan; 48 Murphy, Max; 51 Korom, Nicholas; 51 Noble, Dalton; 54 Nyland, Zac; 55 Tanupo, AJ; 57 Carr, Everett; 59 Ezekiel, Samora; 60 Nilson, Tommy; 61 Kaplan, Aiden; 63 Rollins, Dylan; 69 Perkins, Jaren; 71 Sullivan, Tommy; 73 Jefferson, Cedric; 74 Perkins, Jaden; 75 Zimmer, Braden; 79 Luhmann, Jonathan; 80 Valcin, Luvens; 81 Burckley, Maclain; 82 Smith, Luke; 86 Provience, Hunter; 89 Lencioni, Rocky; 91 Brock, Seth; 92 Schmidt, Blake; 94 Kruse, Case; 95 Trujillo, Ryder; 98 Wiens, Hudson; 99 Marsh, Talon;

Drive Chart (By Team)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USD1stUSD1111:51KOMSU008:52 *TD5 - 892:59
USD1stUSD2005:44PUNTUSD2103:50PUNT3 - 11:54
USD1stUSD2501:04KOMSU014:51 *TD3 - 751:13
USD2ndUSD2508:24KOUSD3405:11PUNT5 - 93:13
USD2ndUSD2500:08KOUSD240:00HALF1 - -10:08
USD3rdUSD2515:00KOUSD3213:21PUNT3 - 71:39
USD3rdUSD2510:30KOMSU4606:42PUNT7 - 293:48
USD3rdMSU4805:06PUNTMSU2802:55 *FG6 - 202:11
USD3rdUSD2101:56PUNTMSU208:42DOWNS13 - 778:14
USD4thUSD3004:46PUNTMSU2002:22DOWNS7 - 502:24
USD4thUSD2401:49PUNTUSD2401:41FUMB1 - 00:08

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
South Dakota1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession6:023:309:348:509:3218:2427:56
3rd down conversions0-10-11-42-40-23-83-10
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-20-00-20-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MSU1stMSU3515:00KOUSD011:56 *TD6 - 653:04
MSU1stMSU2508:52KOMSU4505:44PUNT6 - 203:08
MSU1stUSD4703:50PUNTUSD001:04 *TD6 - 472:46
MSU2ndMSU2614:51KOUSD008:24 *TD12 - 746:27
MSU2ndMSU2505:11PUNTUSD1100:08 *FG15 - 645:03
MSU3rdMSU2013:21PUNTUSD010:30 *TD5 - 802:51
MSU3rdMSU2006:42PUNTMSU705:06PUNT3 - -131:36
MSU3rdMSU1602:55KOMSU1801:56PUNT3 - 20:59
MSU4thMSU208:42DOWNSMSU1804:46PUNT6 - 163:56
MSU4thMSU2002:22DOWNSMSU2401:49PUNT3 - 40:33
MSU4thUSD2401:41FUMBUSD260:00HALF3 - -21:41

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Montana St.1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession8:5811:305:266:1020:2811:3632:04
3rd down conversions1-34-51-31-45-82-77-15
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MSU1stMSU3515:00KOUSD011:56*TD6 - 653:04
USD1stUSD1111:51KOMSU008:52*TD5 - 892:59
MSU1stMSU2508:52KOMSU4505:44PUNT6 - 203:08
USD1stUSD2005:44PUNTUSD2103:50PUNT3 - 11:54
MSU1stUSD4703:50PUNTUSD001:04*TD6 - 472:46
USD1stUSD2501:04KOMSU014:51*TD3 - 751:13
MSU2ndMSU2614:51KOUSD008:24*TD12 - 746:27
USD2ndUSD2508:24KOUSD3405:11PUNT5 - 93:13
MSU2ndMSU2505:11PUNTUSD1100:08*FG15 - 645:03
USD2ndUSD2500:08KOUSD240:00HALF1 - -10:08
USD3rdUSD2515:00KOUSD3213:21PUNT3 - 71:39
MSU3rdMSU2013:21PUNTUSD010:30*TD5 - 802:51
USD3rdUSD2510:30KOMSU4606:42PUNT7 - 293:48
MSU3rdMSU2006:42PUNTMSU705:06PUNT3 - -131:36
USD3rdMSU4805:06PUNTMSU2802:55*FG6 - 202:11
MSU3rdMSU1602:55KOMSU1801:56PUNT3 - 20:59
USD3rdUSD2101:56PUNTMSU208:42DOWNS13 - 778:14
MSU4thMSU208:42DOWNSMSU1804:46PUNT6 - 163:56
USD4thUSD3004:46PUNTMSU2002:22DOWNS7 - 502:24
MSU4thMSU2002:22DOWNSMSU2401:49PUNT3 - 40:33
USD4thUSD2401:49PUNTUSD2401:41FUMB1 - 00:08
MSU4thUSD2401:41FUMBUSD260:00HALF3 - -21:41

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
South Dakota won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MSU will receive and USD will defend the west goal.
MATA, Zeke kickoff 53 yards from the USD35 to the MSU12 out of bounds. Receiving team has elected to spot the ball at its 35-yard line , clock 15:00.
MSU drive start at 15:00
1-10MSU35[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the right complete for 20 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD45, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD45[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD41 (GRACE, Mi'Quise).
2-6USD41[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the USD37, End of Play.
3-2USD37[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the USD35, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD35[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD34 (EWELL, Nate;NEWSOM, Mosai).
2-9USD34[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep up the middle complete for 34 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 11:56 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:56]P
0-0USD3SANSTED, Myles PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 0, Montana St. 7
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:04
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, JONES-LOGAN, Keyondray returned 11 yards to the USD11 (MCMILLAN, Jhase), clock 11:51.
USD drive start at 11:51
1-10USD11[NHSG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD12 (JACKSON, Miles;BROTT, Paul).
2-9USD12[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left complete for 16 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the USD19 and advanced to the USD28 (POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD28[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USD30 (ECKERT, Alec).
2-8USD30[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ADAMS, Quaron caught at the USD38 and advanced to the USD45 (POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD45[SG] THEIS, Travis rush to the right for a gain of 55 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 08:52 (Scoring play confirmed). [08:52]R
0-0MSU3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 7, Montana St. 7
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 89 yards, 2:59
MATA, Zeke kickoff 65 yards from the USD35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 08:52.
MSU drive start at 08:52
1-10MSU25(08:52) [NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU28 (EWELL, Nate).
2-7MSU28[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU34 (HOLDEN, Blake).
3-1MSU34[NHSG] MCCULLOUCH, Ty rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU32 (BRYANT III, Gary).
4-3MSU32PENALTY USD Offsides enforced 5 yards from the MSU32 to the MSU37 and results in a 1ST DOWN [SG].E
1-10MSU37[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU35 (GRACE, Mi'Quise;REID, Mike).
2-12MSU35[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass up the middle incomplete intended for DOWLER, Taco thrown to the MSU49.
3-12MSU35[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MSU45 (REID, Mike).
4-2MSU45HALL, Brendan punt 55 yards to the USD0, Touchback, clock 05:44. [05:44]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 20 yards, 3:08
USD drive start at 05:44
1-10USD20[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD24 (ORTT, Rylan).
2-6USD24[SG] Direct snap to THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USD26 (BROTT, Paul;EIDEN IV, Kenneth).
3-4USD26PENALTY Before the snap, USD False Start enforced 5 yards from the USD26 to the USD21.
3-9USD21[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left incomplete intended for PHELPS, Javion broken up by JOHNSON, Jon at the USD29.
4-9USD21EBEL, Tyler punt 37 yards to the MSU42, DOWLER, Taco returned 11 yards to the USD47 (VISCUM, Duncan), clock 03:50. [03:50]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 1 yards, 1:54
MSU drive start at 03:50
1-10USD47[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USD42 (GRACE, Mi'Quise;GAES, Nick).
2-5USD42[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass short to the right complete for 8 yards to MCCULLOUCH, Ty caught at the USD39 and advanced to the USD34, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD34[SG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD33 (DIXON, Chris).
2-9USD33[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the left complete for 28 yards to DOWLER, Taco caught at the USD15 and advanced to the USD5 (GANUES, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.P
1-5USD5[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass short to the right incomplete intended for LONERGAN, Ryan broken up by GANUES, Josiah at the USD0.
2-5USD5[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USD0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 01:04 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:04]
0-0USD3SANSTED, Myles PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 7, Montana St. 14
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 47 yards, 2:46
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, Touchback , clock 01:04.
USD drive start at 01:04
1-10USD25(01:04) BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right complete for 12 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the USD30 and advanced to the USD37, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD37[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the USD48 and advanced to the MSU45 (ORTT, Rylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]P
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: South Dakota 7, Montana St. 14

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota76:0214050-10-05-644-5-0-612-10
Montana St.148:5814161-30-012-374-6-0-900-0

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana
USDMSU
Score714
FIRST DOWNS56
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)5-6412-37
PASSING-YARDS (NET)6190
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-4-06-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS10-12518-127
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-11
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-110-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-37.01-55.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-100-0
Possession Time6:028:58
Third-Down Conversions0-11-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Theis564064112.855

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Mellott62902914.810
A.Jones21-2-10-0.51
S.Humphrey31101103.76

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman4-5-0610180

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
T.Mellott4-6-0901340

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Theis1120112
J.Galbreath1180118
C.Bell1160116

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Dowler3821434
T.McCullouch18018

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
T.Ebel13737.03700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Hall15555.05500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
T.Dowler111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
K.Jones-Logan111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Grace1-22.00.01.0
N.Ewell1-11.50.00.0
M.Reid1-11.50.01.0
J.Ganues1-01.00.00.0
G.Bryant III1-01.00.01.0
C.Dixon1-01.00.00.0
D.Viscum1-01.00.00.0
B.Holden1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Polidore2-02.00.00.0
R.Ortt2-02.00.00.0
J.McMillan1-01.00.00.0
P.Brott0-21.00.00.0
A.Eckert1-01.00.00.0
M.Jackson0-10.50.00.0
K.Eiden IV0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:56MSU - T.Dowler 34 yd TD PASS from T.Mellott (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-65 3:040-7
1st08:52USD - T.Theis 55 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-89 2:597-7
1st01:04MSU - T.Mellott 5 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-47 2:467-14

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10MSU45(15:00) PIERRE JR., Charles rush to the right for a gain of 45 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:51 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:51]R
0-0MSU3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 14, Montana St. 14
MATA, Zeke kickoff 65 yards from the USD35 to the MSU0, LATIN-HENLEY, Unterrio returned 26 yards to the MSU26 (WHITE, Tim), clock 14:51.
MSU drive start at 14:51
1-10MSU26[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU32 (SHORTER, Dennis).
2-4MSU32[SG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the right complete for 13 yards to ALEXANDER, Lonyatta to the MSU45 (REID, Mike), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU45[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU48 (NEWSOM, Mosai;EWELL, Nate).
2-7MSU48[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the left complete for 6 yards to MCCULLOUCH, Ty to the USD46, out of bounds.
3-1USD46[SG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD42 (GANUES, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD42[SG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for JONES, Rohan thrown to the USD20.
2-10USD42[SG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the USD34 (GRACE, Mi'Quise).
3-2USD34[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the USD29 (SHORTER, Dennis;HARDMAN, Gabriel), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD29[SG] JONES, Adam rush to the left for a gain of 13 yards to the USD16 (GAES, Nick), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD16[SG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USD13 (GRACE, Mi'Quise;HOLDEN, Blake).
2-7USD13[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the USD2 (SHORTER, Dennis), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY USD Holding enforced half the distance from the goal, 1 yards from the end of the play at the USD2 to the USD1 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.R
1-1USD1[NH] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 08:24 (Scoring play confirmed). [08:24]
0-0USD3SANSTED, Myles PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 14, Montana St. 21
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 74 yards, 6:27
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, Touchback , clock 08:24.
USD drive start at 08:24
1-10USD25(08:24) [SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USD31 (POLIDORE, Dru;ECKERT, Alec).
2-4USD31[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 9 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the USD34 and advanced to the USD40 (POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USD40BOUMAN, Aidan sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the USD33 (EIDEN IV, Kenneth).
2-17USD33PENALTY Before the snap, USD False Start enforced 5 yards from the USD33 to the USD28.
2-22USD28[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 6 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the USD22 and advanced to the USD34 (O'REILLY, McCade;GRAY, Tayden).
3-16USD34[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle incomplete intended for PIERRE JR., Charles thrown to the USD40.
4-16USD34EBEL, Tyler punt 41 yards to the MSU25, fair catch by DOWLER, Taco, clock 05:11. [05:11]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 9 yards, 3:13
MSU drive start at 05:11
1-10MSU25(05:11) [NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU29 (SHORTER, Dennis).
2-6MSU29[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the right complete for 13 yards to MCCULLOUCH, Ty to the MSU42, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU42[SG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass short to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Adam broken up by GRACE, Mi'Quise at the MSU44.
2-10MSU42[SG] JONES, Adam rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU46 (REID, Mike).
3-6MSU46[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the USD47, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD47[SG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the right complete for 12 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD35 (BRYANT III, Gary), 1ST DOWN. [02:00]P
1-10V35Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
1-10USD35[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the USD27 (GANUES, Josiah;SHORTER, Dennis).
2-2USD27[SG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the left incomplete intended for MCCULLOUCH, Ty thrown to the USD0; QB hurried by GAES, Nick.
3-2USD27[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the USD24, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD24[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USD19 (HARDMAN, Gabriel).
2-5USD19PENALTY Before the snap, MSU False Start enforced 5 yards from the USD19 to the USD24. [00:31]
2-10V24Timeout Montana St., clock 00:31. [00:31]
2-10USD24[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the USD13 (SHORTER, Dennis), 1ST DOWN. [00:26]R
1-10V13Timeout Montana St., clock 00:26. [00:26]
1-10USD13[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass up the middle incomplete intended for DOWLER, Taco thrown to the USD0.
2-10USD13[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the USD11 (SHORTER, Dennis). [00:15]
3-8V11Timeout Montana St., clock 00:15. [00:15]
3-8USD11[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the right incomplete intended for ALEXANDER, Lonyatta thrown to the USD4.
4-8USD11SANSTED, Myles field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USD18], clock 00:08. [00:08]
South Dakota 14, Montana St. 24
Drive Summary: 15 plays, 64 yards, 5:03
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, Touchback , clock 00:08.
USD drive start at 00:08
1-10USD25(00:08) Kneel down by TEAM at USD24 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -1 yards, 0:08
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: South Dakota 14, Montana St. 24

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota73:3011020-10-04-432-3-0-152-6
Montana St.1011:30731114-50-017-984-9-0-441-5

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana
USDMSU
Score1424
FIRST DOWNS717
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-10729-135
PASSING-YARDS (NET)76134
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-6-015-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-18344-269
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-11
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-111-26
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-37.01-55.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-161-5
Possession Time9:3220:28
Third-Down Conversions0-25-8
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Theis67007015511.7
C.Pierre Jr.14504514545

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Mellott13690691115.3
A.Jones842-2400135
S.Humphrey728028184

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman6-8-0690181

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
T.Mellott8-15-01341340

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
T.Theis2180212
J.Galbreath2270218
C.Bell1160116
C.Pierre Jr.0001

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
T.Dowler4941634
T.McCullouch3270413
L.Alexander1130213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
T.Ebel27839.04100

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
B.Hall15555.05500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
T.Dowler111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
K.Jones-Logan111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
U.Latin-Henley126026

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Shorter5-26.00.00.0
M.Reid3-13.50.01.0
M.Grace2-33.50.01.0
J.Ganues2-12.50.00.0
N.Ewell1-22.00.00.0
G.Bryant III2-02.00.01.0
G.Hardman1-11.50.00.0
N.Gaes1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Polidore3-13.50.00.0
R.Ortt2-02.00.00.0
K.Eiden IV1-11.51.01.0
A.Eckert1-11.50.00.0
J.McMillan1-01.00.00.0
P.Brott0-21.00.00.0
M.Jackson0-10.50.00.0
T.Gray0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:56MSU - T.Dowler 34 yd TD PASS from T.Mellott (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-65 3:040-7
1st08:52USD - T.Theis 55 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-89 2:597-7
1st01:04MSU - T.Mellott 5 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-47 2:467-14
2nd14:51USD - C.Pierre Jr. 45 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 3-75 1:1314-14
2nd08:24MSU - S.Humphrey 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 12-74 6:2714-21
2nd00:08MSU - M.Sansted 28 yd FG , 15-64 5:0314-24

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

USDMSU
Score710
FIRST DOWNS211
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)4-4317-98
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1544
Passes Att-Comp-Int3-2-09-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS7-5826-142
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-26
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-41.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-61-5
Possession Time3:3011:30
Third-Down Conversions0-14-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Theis1606066
C.Pierre Jr.14504514545

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Mellott74004005.711
A.Jones64104106.813
S.Humphrey41701714.38

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman2-3-08091

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
T.Mellott4-9-0440130

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Theis16016
J.Galbreath19019
C.Pierre Jr.0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Dowler1120212
T.McCullouch2190313
L.Alexander1130213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
T.Ebel14141.04100

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
U.Latin-Henley126026

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Shorter5-26.00.00.0
M.Reid2-02.00.00.0
J.Ganues1-11.50.00.0
G.Hardman1-11.50.00.0
M.Grace1-11.50.00.0
T.White1-01.00.00.0
G.Bryant III1-01.00.00.0
N.Gaes1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Polidore1-11.50.00.0
K.Eiden IV1-01.01.01.0
T.Gray0-10.50.00.0
M.O'Reilly0-10.50.00.0
A.Eckert0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:51USD - C.Pierre Jr. 45 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 3-75 1:1314-14
2nd08:24MSU - S.Humphrey 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 12-74 6:2714-21
2nd00:08MSU - M.Sansted 28 yd FG , 15-64 5:0314-24

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

At the start of the second half, USD will receive and MSU will defend the west goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
USD drive start at 15:00
1-10USD25(15:00) [SG] JONES-LOGAN, Keyondray rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the USD26 (POLIDORE, Dru).
2-9USD26[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the USD23 and advanced to the USD32 (ECKERT, Alec).
3-3USD32[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left incomplete intended for BELL, Carter thrown to the USD35.
4-3USD32EBEL, Tyler punt 56 yards to the MSU12, DOWLER, Taco returned 8 yards to the MSU20 (ABRAMS, Wade), clock 13:21. [13:21]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:39
MSU drive start at 13:21
1-10MSU20[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU24 (REID, Mike).
2-6MSU24[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy scrambles to the left for a gain of 26 yards to the MSU50 (MCKELVEY, Teven), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MSU50[SG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USD44 (EWELL, Nate).
2-4USD44[SG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USD41 (ABRAMS, Wade).
3-1USD41[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 10:30 (Scoring play confirmed). [10:30]R
0-0USD3SANSTED, Myles PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 14, Montana St. 31
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:51
HALL, Brendan kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USD0, Touchback , clock 10:30.
USD drive start at 10:30
1-10USD25(10:30) [SG] THEIS, Travis rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the USD32 (JACKSON, Miles;WOODARD, Simeon).
2-3USD32[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USD34 (ORTT, Rylan;BROTT, Paul).
3-1USD34[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the USD41 (DAILY, Neil), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD41[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 13 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the USD49 and advanced to the MSU46 (JOHNSON, Jon;ECKERT, Alec), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU46[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right incomplete intended for PIERRE JR., Charles thrown to the MSU46.
2-10MSU46[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for GALBREATH, JJ thrown to the MSU20.
3-10MSU46[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for no gain to the MSU46 (POLIDORE, Dru).
4-10MSU46EBEL, Tyler punt 46 yards to the MSU0, Touchback, clock 06:42. [06:42]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:48
MSU drive start at 06:42
1-10MSU20[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU21 (GAES, Nick).
2-9MSU21[NHSG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU22 (GANUES, Josiah).
3-8MSU22[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy sacked for a loss of 0 yards at the MSU22 (GAES, Nick). PENALTY MSU Intentional Grounding on MELLOTT, Tommy enforced at the spot of the foul for resulting in a 15 yard sack loss to the MSU7, penalty results in a loss of down; GAES, Nick credited with a sack on the play.
4-23MSU7HALL, Brendan punt 41 yards to the MSU48, fair catch by BELL, Carter, clock 05:06. [05:06]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -13 yards, 1:36
USD drive start at 05:06
1-10MSU48BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the left incomplete intended for GALBREATH, JJ broken up by ORTT, Rylan at the MSU20.
2-10MSU48[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 24 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the MSU38 and advanced to the MSU24 (PETRE, Colter;POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU24BOUMAN, Aidan pass short up the middle incomplete intended for ADAMS, Quaron thrown to the MSU23. PENALTY Before the snap, USD Illegal Motion enforced 5 yards from the MSU24 to the MSU29. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-15MSU29[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left incomplete intended for BELL, Carter thrown to the MSU15.
2-15MSU29[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the MSU38 (GREBE, Brody).
3-24MSU38[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short up the middle complete for 10 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the MSU35 and advanced to the MSU28 (JACKSON, Miles), clock 03:15. After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned:. [03:15]
4-14MSU28LEYLAND, Will field goal attempt from 46 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at MSU36], clock 02:55. [02:55]
South Dakota 17, Montana St. 31
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:11
MATA, Zeke kickoff 65 yards from the USD35 to the MSU0, LATIN-HENLEY, Unterrio returned 16 yards to the MSU16 (HARDMAN, Gabriel), clock 02:55.
MSU drive start at 02:55
1-10MSU16[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU18 (NEWSOM, Mosai).
2-8MSU18[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the left incomplete intended for ALEXANDER, Lonyatta thrown to the MSU48.
3-8MSU18[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass to the right incomplete thrown to the MSU18; QB hurried by TILLMON, Roman.
4-8MSU18HALL, Brendan punt 61 yards to the USD21, fair catch by JONES-LOGAN, Keyondray, clock 01:56. [01:56]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59
USD drive start at 01:56
1-10USD21(01:56) [NHSG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USD27 (BROTT, Paul).
2-4USD27[SG] PIERRE JR., Charles rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USD33 (O'REILLY, McCade;GRAY, Tayden), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD33[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 7 yards to PHILLIPS JR., L.J. caught at the USD38 and advanced to the USD40 (O'REILLY, McCade), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: South Dakota 17, Montana St. 31

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota39:3422041-40-08-205-10-0-601-5
Montana St.75:2620021-30-09-690-2-0-01-0

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

USDMSU
Score1731
FIRST DOWNS1119
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)17-12738-204
PASSING-YARDS (NET)136134
Passes Att-Comp-Int18-11-017-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS35-26355-338
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-02-19
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-112-42
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-37.01-55.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards5-212-5
Possession Time19:0625:54
Third-Down Conversions1-66-11
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Theis11920921558.4
C.Pierre Jr.25105114525.5
K.Jones-Logan1101011

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Mellott1513601362419.1
A.Jones1153-2510134.6
S.Humphrey1034034183.4

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman11-18-01200242

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
T.Mellott8-17-01191341

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
T.Theis4340412
J.Galbreath2270418
C.Bell3530524
C.Pierre Jr.0002

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
T.Dowler4941634
T.McCullouch3270413
L.Alexander1130313

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
T.Ebel418045.05600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
B.Hall315752.36100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
T.Dowler219011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
K.Jones-Logan111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
U.Latin-Henley242026

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Shorter5-26.00.00.0
M.Reid4-14.50.01.0
J.Ganues3-13.50.00.0
N.Gaes3-13.51.01.0
M.Grace2-33.50.01.0
N.Ewell2-23.00.00.0
G.Hardman2-12.50.00.0
G.Bryant III2-02.00.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Polidore5-26.00.00.0
A.Eckert2-23.00.00.0
R.Ortt2-12.50.00.0
P.Brott1-32.50.00.0
M.Jackson1-22.00.00.0
M.O'Reilly1-22.00.00.0
K.Eiden IV1-11.51.01.0
T.Gray0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:56MSU - T.Dowler 34 yd TD PASS from T.Mellott (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-65 3:040-7
1st08:52USD - T.Theis 55 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-89 2:597-7
1st01:04MSU - T.Mellott 5 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 6-47 2:467-14
2nd14:51USD - C.Pierre Jr. 45 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 3-75 1:1314-14
2nd08:24MSU - S.Humphrey 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 12-74 6:2714-21
2nd00:08MSU - M.Sansted 28 yd FG , 15-64 5:0314-24
3rd10:30MSU - T.Mellott 41 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 5-80 2:5114-31
3rd02:55USD - W.Leyland 46 yd FG , 6-20 2:1117-31

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

USDMSU
Score37
FIRST DOWNS42
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-209-69
PASSING-YARDS (NET)600
Passes Att-Comp-Int10-5-02-0-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS18-8011-69
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-8
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-16
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-51.02-51.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-51-0
Possession Time9:345:26
Third-Down Conversions1-41-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Theis52202204.47
C.Pierre Jr.1606066
K.Jones-Logan1101011

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Mellott267067133.541
A.Jones31101103.76
S.Humphrey3606024

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman5-10-0510241

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
T.Mellott0-2-0-1501

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Theis2160210
J.Galbreath0002
C.Bell2370424
C.Pierre Jr.0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
L.Alexander0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
T.Ebel210251.05600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Hall210251.06100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
T.Dowler1808

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
U.Latin-Henley116016

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
W.Abrams2-02.00.00.0
N.Gaes2-02.01.01.0
N.Ewell1-01.00.00.0
T.McKelvey1-01.00.00.0
J.Ganues1-01.00.00.0
M.Reid1-01.00.00.0
G.Hardman1-01.00.00.0
M.Newsom1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Polidore2-12.50.00.0
M.Jackson1-11.50.00.0
M.O'Reilly1-11.50.00.0
P.Brott1-11.50.00.0
A.Eckert1-11.50.00.0
B.Grebe1-01.01.01.0
N.Daily1-01.00.00.0
B.Grebe1-01.01.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd10:30MSU - T.Mellott 41 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Sansted) , 5-80 2:5114-31
3rd02:55USD - W.Leyland 46 yd FG , 6-20 2:1117-31

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-3USD40[NHSG] PIERRE JR., Charles rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USD42 (ORTT, Rylan;BROTT, Paul).
3-1USD42[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the MSU49 (EIDEN IV, Kenneth), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MSU49[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 23 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the MSU30 and advanced to the MSU26 (GREBE, Bryce), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU26[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 6 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the MSU26 and advanced to the MSU20 (GRAY, Tayden;O'REILLY, McCade).
2-4MSU20[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU17 (BROTT, Paul;ECKERT, Alec).
3-1MSU17[SG] THEIS, Travis rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU11 (GREBE, Bryce), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MSU11[SG] PIERRE JR., Charles rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU7 (JOHNSON, Jon;O'REILLY, McCade).
2-6MSU7[SG] TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 11 yards to the MSU18, End of Play.
3-17MSU18[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle complete for 4 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the MSU18 and advanced to the MSU14, End of Play.
4-13MSU14[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 12 yards to GALBREATH, JJ to the MSU2 (GRAY, Tayden); USD turnover on downs, clock 08:42. [08:42]
MSU drive start at 08:42
1-10MSU2(08:42) [NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU4 (HOLDEN, Blake).
2-8MSU4JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MSU11 (GAES, Nick).
3-1MSU11JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU13 (ABRAMS, Wade), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MSU13[SG] HUMPHREY, Scottre rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU14 (SHORTER, Dennis).
2-9MSU14[SG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU19 (ABRAMS, Wade).
3-4MSU19[SG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU18, End of Play. [04:57]
4-5H18Timeout South Dakota, clock 04:57. [04:57]
4-5MSU18(08:42) HALL, Brendan punt 57 yards to the USD25, BELL, Carter returned 5 yards to the USD30 (TAYLOR, Cole), clock 04:46. [04:46]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 16 yards, 3:56
USD drive start at 04:46
1-10USD30[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left complete for 8 yards to MARTENS, Jack caught at the USD40 and advanced to the USD38 (JOHNSON, Jon).
2-2USD38[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short up the middle complete for 18 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the USD39 and advanced to the MSU44, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU44[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the MSU41 and advanced to the MSU20 (O'REILLY, McCade), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MSU20[NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right incomplete intended for MARTENS, Jack thrown to the MSU15.
2-10MSU20[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left complete for 5 yards to PIERRE JR., Charles caught at the MSU25 and advanced to the MSU15 (O'REILLY, McCade).
3-5MSU15[NHSG] TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 5 yards to the MSU20, End of Play.
4-10MSU20[NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right incomplete intended for BELL, Carter broken up by WOODARD, Simeon at the MSU8; USD turnover on downs, clock 02:22. [02:22]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:24
MSU drive start at 02:22
1-10MSU20(02:22) [NH] JONES, Adam rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the MSU18 (HOLDEN, Blake). [02:17]
2-12H18Timeout South Dakota, clock 02:17. [02:17]
2-12MSU18[NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU20 (ABRAMS, Wade). [02:10]
3-10H20Timeout South Dakota, clock 02:10. [02:10]
3-10MSU20[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU24 (GANUES, Josiah). [02:00]
4-6H24Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
4-6MSU24HALL, Brendan punt 56 yards to the USD20, BELL, Carter returned 4 yards to the USD24 (CREWS, Zac), clock 01:49. [01:49]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:33
USD drive start at 01:49
1-10USD24[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 0 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the USD30, GALBREATH, JJ fumbled at USD30 , recovered by MSU GREBE, Brody at the USD24, returned 0 yards to the USD24, End of Play, clock 01:41. [01:41]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:08
MSU drive start at 01:41
1-10USD24TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the USD25, End of Play.
2-11USD25Kneel down by TEAM at USD26 (team loss of 1).
3-12USD26Kneel down by TEAM at USD26 (team loss of 0), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -2 yards, 1:41
3-12USD26End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: South Dakota 17, Montana St. 31

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota08:5023052-40-27-89-11-0-1000-0
Montana St.06:1010011-40-012-180-0-0-00-0

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

USDMSU
Score00
FIRST DOWNS51
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-812-18
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1000
Passes Att-Comp-Int11-9-00-0-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS18-10812-18
Fumble Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-90-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-56.5
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Penalties-Yards0-00-0
Possession Time8:506:10
Third-Down Conversions2-41-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-20-0

South Dakota

Montana St.

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Theis318018069
C.Pierre Jr.2606034

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Mellott1404044
A.Jones718-31502.17
S.Humphrey1101011

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman9-11-01000240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Theis3460324
J.Galbreath4410423
C.Bell0001
C.Pierre Jr.15015

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Hall211356.55700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Bell2905

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
W.Abrams3-03.00.00.0
B.Holden2-02.00.01.0
D.Shorter1-01.00.00.0
J.Ganues1-01.00.00.0
N.Gaes1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.O'Reilly2-23.00.00.0
B.Grebe2-02.00.00.0
B.Grebe2-02.00.00.0
J.Johnson1-11.50.00.0
T.Gray1-11.50.00.0
K.Eiden IV1-01.00.00.0
C.Taylor1-01.00.00.0
Z.Crews1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H

South Dakota Explosive Plays
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

South Dakota

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
7 Plays for 138 total yards (78% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
24
3
2nd and 10 on MSU48
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 24 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the MSU38 and advanced to the MSU24 (PETRE, Colter;POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.
24
4
1st and 10 on MSU44
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the MSU41 and advanced to the MSU20 (O'REILLY, McCade), 1ST DOWN.
23
4
1st and 10 on MSU49
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 23 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the MSU30 and advanced to the MSU26 (GREBE, Bryce), 1ST DOWN.
18
1
1st and 10 on USD37
(00:00) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the USD48 and advanced to the MSU45 (ORTT, Rylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00.
18
4
2nd and 2 on USD38
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short up the middle complete for 18 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the USD39 and advanced to the MSU44, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
16
1
2nd and 9 on USD12
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left complete for 16 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the USD19 and advanced to the USD28 (POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.
15
1
2nd and 8 on USD30
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ADAMS, Quaron caught at the USD38 and advanced to the USD45 (POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
2 Plays for 100 total yards (74% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
1
1st and 10 on USD45
(08:52) [SG] THEIS, Travis rush to the right for a gain of 55 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 08:52 (Scoring play confirmed).
45
2
1st and 10 on MSU45
(14:51) (15:00) PIERRE JR., Charles rush to the right for a gain of 45 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:51 (Scoring play confirmed).


All Plays Gain of 20+
5 Plays for 171 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
1
1st and 10 on USD45
(08:52) [SG] THEIS, Travis rush to the right for a gain of 55 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 08:52 (Scoring play confirmed).
45
2
1st and 10 on MSU45
(14:51) (15:00) PIERRE JR., Charles rush to the right for a gain of 45 yards to the MSU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:51 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
3
2nd and 10 on MSU48
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 24 yards to BELL, Carter caught at the MSU38 and advanced to the MSU24 (PETRE, Colter;POLIDORE, Dru), 1ST DOWN.
24
4
1st and 10 on MSU44
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to THEIS, Travis caught at the MSU41 and advanced to the MSU20 (O'REILLY, McCade), 1ST DOWN.
23
4
1st and 10 on MSU49
[SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 23 yards to GALBREATH, JJ caught at the MSU30 and advanced to the MSU26 (GREBE, Bryce), 1ST DOWN.

Montana St. Explosive Plays
South Dakota vs. Montana St. (Final)
12/21/2024 at Bozeman, Montana

Montana St.

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 82 total yards (90% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
34
1
2nd and 9 on USD34
(11:56) [NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep up the middle complete for 34 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 11:56 (Scoring play confirmed).
28
1
2nd and 9 on USD33
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the left complete for 28 yards to DOWLER, Taco caught at the USD15 and advanced to the USD5 (GANUES, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.
20
1
1st and 10 on MSU35
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the right complete for 20 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD45, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 112 total yards (50% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
41
3
3rd and 1 on USD41
(10:30) [SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 10:30 (Scoring play confirmed).
26
3
2nd and 6 on MSU24
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy scrambles to the left for a gain of 26 yards to the MSU50 (MCKELVEY, Teven), 1ST DOWN.
13
2
1st and 10 on USD29
[SG] JONES, Adam rush to the left for a gain of 13 yards to the USD16 (GAES, Nick), 1ST DOWN.
11
2
2nd and 7 on USD13
[NHSG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the USD2 (SHORTER, Dennis), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY USD Holding enforced half the distance from the goal, 1 yards from the end of the play at the USD2 to the USD1 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.
11
2
2nd and 10 on USD24
(00:26) [NHSG] JONES, Adam rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the USD13 (SHORTER, Dennis), 1ST DOWN.
10
1
3rd and 12 on MSU35
[SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MSU45 (REID, Mike).


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 240 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
41
3
3rd and 1 on USD41
(10:30) [SG] QB Keeper MELLOTT, Tommy rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 10:30 (Scoring play confirmed).
34
1
2nd and 9 on USD34
(11:56) [NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep up the middle complete for 34 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 11:56 (Scoring play confirmed).
28
1
2nd and 9 on USD33
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the left complete for 28 yards to DOWLER, Taco caught at the USD15 and advanced to the USD5 (GANUES, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.
26
2
0th and 0 on USD35
(14:51) MATA, Zeke kickoff 65 yards from the USD35 to the MSU0, LATIN-HENLEY, Unterrio returned 26 yards to the MSU26 (WHITE, Tim), clock 14:51.
26
3
2nd and 6 on MSU24
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy scrambles to the left for a gain of 26 yards to the MSU50 (MCKELVEY, Teven), 1ST DOWN.
20
1
1st and 10 on MSU35
[NHSG] MELLOTT, Tommy pass deep to the right complete for 20 yards to DOWLER, Taco to the USD45, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.