Montana State uses fast start to subdue Stetson in 57-20 win
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- — Scottre Humphrey ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Sean Chambers ran for two scores and Montana State dominated Stetson in a 57-20 win on Saturday.
The No. 3-FCS Bobcats (2-1) scored five touchdowns on their first five possessions and a pick-6 by the defense created a 41-6 halftime margin. Humphrey landed in the end zone on a pair of 4-yard runs and Chambers had scoring runs of 7 and 30 yards. Humphrey added a 3-yard scoring run in the third for a 51-13 advantage.
Safety Rylan Ortt intercepted Matt O'Connor and returned the ball 28 yards for a score to make it 41-3 with 5:22 before halftime.
Kaleb Costner put Stetson in the end zone for its first touchdown of the day on a 4-yard run that was set up when the Hatters' Rassie Littlejohn recovered a fumble by Bobcats' receiver Jacob Trimble, who was the recipient of a 32-yard reception by Jordan Reed before losing the ball. He had 104 yards receiving on six catches.
Kaderris Roberts ran for 67 yards on nine carries and scored a touchdown for Stetson.
The Bobcats haven't lost at home since Oct. 12, 2019 when Sacramento State beat them 34-21.
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2024 Pioneer Football League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 6-0 | 7-1 |
| Butler | 4-2 | 8-2 |
| Morehead State | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-2 | 5-5 |
| San Diego | 4-2 | 6-3 |
| Davidson | 4-3 | 6-4 |
| Dayton | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| Presbyterian | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Valparaiso | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Marist | 1-6 | 1-9 |
| Stetson | 0-5 | 2-7 |
2024 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 6-0 | 10-0 |
| UC Davis | 6-0 | 9-1 |
| Idaho | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Montana | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| Idaho State | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Weber State | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Portland State | 2-4 | 2-7 |
| Cal Poly | 1-5 | 2-7 |
| Sacramento State | 1-5 | 3-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-5 | 1-9 |
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