Montana State Bobcats vs. Idaho Vandals: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Idaho Vandals defeated Montana State Bobcats 20–17 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 17, Idaho Vandals 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	6	3	6	0	17
Idaho Vandals	15	3	0	0	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tyler Bruggman (147) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.64 EPA
• Chris Murray (147) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -0.11 EPA
• Matt Linehan (70) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -6.70 EPA

Rushing

• Chad Newell (147) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Aaron Duckworth (70) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.05 EPA
• Matt Linehan (70) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• John D'Agostino (147) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Justin Paige (147) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Mitchell Herbert (147) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Bruggman	147	28	67.9%	0	1	+0.17	+4.64
Chris Murray	147	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.10	-0.11
Matt Linehan	70	18	44.4%	0	0	-0.37	-6.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTST	IDHO
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	70	2	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	147	5	0	-2.03	Punt
Q1	70	1	0	+0.64	Rush TD
Q1	70	3	0	+1.81	Ended
Q1	147	5	0	-4.94	Interception
Q1	70	1	0	+3.58	Rush TD
Q1	70	1	0	+2.24	Ended
Q1	147	1	0	+1.84	Pass TD
Q1	147	11	0	+4.79	Ended
Q1	70	4	0	-0.95	Field goal
Q2	147	1	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	70	3	0	-0.38	Punt
Q2	147	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	147	4	0	-0.84	Ended
Q2	70	1	0	-4.50	Fumble
Q2	147	8	0	+1.22	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tyler Bruggman pass intercepted Russell Siavii return for 30 yds to the MntSt 24 (-6.89 EPA)
2. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Chris Murray run for no gain to the Idaho 32 (-4.69 EPA)
3. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Aaron Duckworth run for 7 yds to the Idaho 31 Aaron Duckworth fumbled, recovered by MntSt Grant Collins (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Isaiah Saunders run for a loss of 1 yard to the MntSt 9 (-3.58 EPA)
5. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Aaron Duckworth run for 43 yds for a TD, (Austin Rehkow KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Matt Linehan pass intercepted Tre'von Strong return for no gain to the MntSt 2 (-3.43 EPA)
7. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Devon Tandberg 41 yd FG MISSED (-2.77 EPA)
8. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Matt Linehan pass incomplete (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Idaho Vandals controlled the final (20–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Bruggman (147) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MTST at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals?

Montana State Bobcats 17, Idaho Vandals 20 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals?

Idaho Vandals won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869725.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals in passing?

Tyler Bruggman (147) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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